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Recent PTAB rulings on ‘settled expectations’ have left legal practitioners guessing. Andrew Zappia of Troutman Pepper Locke breaks down the conflicting case law and outlines what clients must do to survive this shift in discretionary denial practice.
The new patent-focused platform from Toppan Digital IP offers AI-driven translation and portfolio analytics. SVP Neil Simpkin explains how it’s helping the C-suite to manage portfolios.
Quantum computing is entering mainstream R&D—and establishing an IP strategy from a position of understanding the technology is key, says Gregory Aroutiunian of Bird & Bird.
From determining who will own newly developed IP, to confidentiality and regulatory issues, Ana Neves of Inventa discusses what to consider when establishing partnerships.
Parties impacted by exclusion orders need to carefully weigh their options for seeking clarity or rulings on redesigns, explain Daniel Muino and Charles Provine from Morrison Foerster.
The country’s computer related inventions guidelines are the most ambitious so far, providing clarity on patenting computer-related inventions and possibly representing a watershed moment for startups, says Pankaj Soni of Remfry & Sagar.
Analysis of foreign entities in patent filings from 2020 to 2024 shows US companies have a keen interest in the country, says Pedro Moreira, patent consultant.
Silicon Valley and the R&D corridors of Europe are not the only places where bright ideas begin—it’s time to invest seriously in African science, design, and engineering, writes Miguel Bibe of Inventa.
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19 November 2025 Samsung, LG, Electrolux and others are targeted in proceedings filed at the ITC and in US federal courts, alleging the competitors stole its “exclusive” microwave design.
19 November 2025 With “deep connections” in the US and Asia and life sciences patents in his name, the new partner joins the firm at a time of IP practice expansion.
17 November 2025 A co-counsel victory for an owner of OLED display tech patents could set a precedent for others to “expose Samsung” for “leveraging others’ foundational technology”, a member of the trial team tells WIPR.
17 November 2025 A federal jury finds Apple infringed Masimo’s pulse oximetry patent, while the ITC has opened a new proceeding to review Apple's redesigned smartwatch.
14 November 2025 In-house counsel from AstraZeneca, BAT and Novartis say that investing in AI now will pay off in time saved, but warn that tools remain prone to ‘confident’ errors, writes Marisa Woutersen.
10 November 2025 The “distinguished litigator” rejoins six former colleagues at the new firm, bringing expertise in high-stakes disputes representing global tech and life sciences clients.
7 November 2025 WIPR’s China Patent Rankings detail the firms and individuals most capable of handling patent matters in the country, from litigators with winning streaks to global strategists.
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