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14 October 2026 The three cities received the inaugural awards for their pledges to foster innovation and creativity over the coming year, with plans including attracting technology startups, expanding practical support for intellectual property and connecting research excellence with business growth.
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7 October 2026 The US semiconductor rivals have agreed to end all legal actions, including recent complaints at the ITC, with a deal that will allow Micron to license Netlist’s technology.
6 October 2026 The new partner advises technology and life sciences companies in Section 337 investigations and related patent disputes, drawing on extensive private practice and government experience.
6 October 2026 Based in Munich, Germany, the new principal—who brings SEP licensing and trade secret expertise—will help grow the firm’s cross-border capabilities across Europe.
5 October 2026 Cerence has accused Sony of infringing five patents related to speech recognition and voice-control technology in a Texas lawsuit, following an ITC complaint and concurrent district court case filed against the electronics giant last year.
2 October 2026 Counsel for the tech startup hits back at the patent office’s “archaic thinking”, after the hearing officer insists his reasoning is aligned with the Supreme Court’s landmark artificial neural network decision.
2 October 2026 The firm adds an experienced patent litigator who acted for Dyson in a significant Unified Patent Court case, providing its Munich office with heavyweight expertise in standard-essential patent and FRAND disputes, as well as competition law.
29 September 2026 As partner and head of IP for the region, the Hong Kong-based hire brings extensive experience advising on the IP aspects of complex corporate transactions and investments.
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Navigating the AI patent landscape requires moving beyond § 101 eligibility to master the complex interplay with § 112(a) enablement, says Bradford Fritz of BSKB.
By adapting applications, using fast-track routes and managing claims, applicants can strengthen protection for inventions in Brazil, say Otto Licks, Pablo Barbosa and Rafael Tögel of Licks Attorneys.
Understanding the commercial objectives of the companies driving the filing volumes will be key to accessing significant future opportunities, says Chris Li of the Beijing International Intellectual Property Convention (IIPC).
Effective understanding and analysis of IP information can support strategic decisions on investment, budgeting and growth, explains Shinya Kinuta, managing director of Dennemeyer Japan.
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Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines—which collectively form a key production and consumption hub—are competing with one another for high-value foreign direct investment. Kin Wah Chow of Rouse firm Suryomurcito & Co explains how.
Missing an EPO deadline doesn't always mean the end of the road. Susana Rodrigues of Inventa explores when re-establishment of rights is available, and what recent appeal decisions reveal about the office’s approach.
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