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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.
22 April 2025
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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.
Protecting trade secrets is more than ever a global, board-level concern, but how to decide on what to guard, and how? Ellen Keenan-O’Malley and Matt Lawman of EIP explain.
The UK Court of Appeal is considering—for the first time—the way FRAND licences are calculated in a SEP dispute that stands out for its unique focus on valuation methodologies, finds Sarah Speight.
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16 April 2025 Prompter patent issue will provide earlier protection for inventions and could avoid need for Quick Path Information Disclosure Statements, says USPTO.
14 April 2025 Latest US action follows European and US district court lawsuits | Nokia targets alleged infringement of video processing patents | Action comes weeks after Nokia resolves similar dispute with Amazon.
14 April 2025 The effects of the European Court of Justice's landmark decision are already being felt in decisions at the UPC, write Florian Schmidt-Bogatzky and Rachel Montagnon of HSF.
14 April 2025 The firm has appointed Christa Anderson, a veteran litigator known for handling complex patent, copyright, and trade secret cases, to its global disputes team in Washington DC.
14 April 2025 Mingming Yang, partner at Wanhuida, shares guidance on developing strong IP strategies in China, including enforcement through administrative and judicial channels.
11 April 2025 Court dismisses allegations that former Tesla employees stole proprietary flexible circuit manufacturing methods | Decision rejects claims CelLink inventors contributed to Manaflex patents | Judge gives CelLink 21 days to amend complaint.
11 April 2025 Former PTAB vice chief judge Melissa Haapala has joined the firm as counsel, bringing more than a decade of experience in post-grant proceedings, patent litigation, and portfolio strategy.
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