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12 May 2025 Innovation partly driven by R&D from the defence sector | China accounts for 79% of drone patents filed globally last year.
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India is bucking the global trend in IP filings and is well placed in key innovation areas, say Ashwin Julka and Bisman Kaur of Remfry & Sagar.
Rulings in patent ownership disputes have provided useful guidance on how China’s courts interpret the determination of rights, explains Ruo Cao and Mengxuan Zhang of China Patent Agent (HK) Ltd.
Startups often have a great idea but there is plenty they should know before beginning the US patent process, says Reed Risenmay of Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch.
The Scandinavian country has updated its Act to make it more accessible and in line with European practice at a time when its companies and universities are filing more patents than ever, says Maria Zamkova of Fenix Legal.
Genomic innovations involve vast amounts of research, making patents, copyrights, and trade secrets vital, explains Olusola Tunmise-Ajani of Inventa International.
With the Unified Patent Court gaining momentum, Andrew Thompson of EIP and Greg Corcoran emphasise the importance of a well-crafted patent strategy for semiconductor companies.
Despite the hype—and en banc review—the case between EcoFactor and Google does not provide the court with a robust opportunity to rethink its approach to expert testimony on damages, say Robert Frederickson and Jordan Bock of Goodwin
Rightsholders with EU-based operations should evaluate their supply chains and hedge against new vulnerabilities, say Michael Washbrook and Justyna Ostrowska-Krupa of Taylor Wessing.
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1 May 2025 Still leaving room for diplomacy, China’s innovation economy is nevertheless prepared for the trade war and has the regulatory tools to disregard foreign IP rights should it so choose, finds Sarah Speight.
1 May 2025 Tech company’s litigation head moves back to private practice, bringing decades of expertise in patent litigation and a particular focus on standard-essential patents.
30 April 2025 Global licensing platform Avanci announces addition of auto makers to growing connected vehicle programme l Volvo, Jaguar Land Rover and Ericsson also signed deals this month.
28 April 2025 Proposed patent legislation will save US innovation and counter the ‘existential threat’ that China poses to the West, hears Sarah Speight.
28 April 2025 As the EPO weighs in on a key case that could redraw the boundaries of prior art, Marisa Woutersen speaks to party counsel Neil Campbell of Dehns about its potential long-term impact.
25 April 2025 As the Canadian athleisure brand competes with Nike over running shoe patents, Lululemon's external counsel explains how a jury verdict gives his client the lead.
22 April 2025 The firm hired Brent Babcock as a partner in New York, further strengthening the firm’s capabilities in patent litigation and Patent Trial and Appeal Board proceedings.
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