PatentsEurope
New IP strategy aims to bolster UK’s science, technology, and creative sectors by enhancing the IP system and supporting innovators
The UK government has published its Intellectual Property (IP) strategy for 2024 to 2027, focusing on reinforcing the nation’s position as a global leader in science, technology, and creative industries. The strategy highlights the critical role of IP in driving economic growth, responsible innovation, and cultural ex…
AI & IPMiddle East
Gulf states seek to leverage energy resources and strategic investments to develop homegrown AI capabilities, navigating geopolitical chip restrictions and talent shortages
Saudi Arabia and the UAE are positioning themselves as emerging artificial intelligence hubs by focusing on chip design and data infrastructure. Despite challenges such as US export controls and limited local talent, the Gulf nations are investing billions and courting global AI leaders like OpenAI's Sam Altman and So…
PatentsEurope
Analysis of EUIPO data reveals significant growth in Chinese intellectual property applications in the European Union from 1996 to 2023, with notable decreases in 2022
Chinese companies and individuals have substantially increased their filings for European Union trademarks (EUTMs) and registered community designs (RCDs) since 1996, reflecting their expanding export activities. Data from the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) shows China ranking among the top countr…
LitigationUSA
Delaware Federal Court Finds NanoString Willfully Infringed Seven Patents Exclusively Licensed to 10x Genomics, Marking Third Recent Legal Victory
A U.S. District Court jury in Delaware has unanimously ruled in favor of 10x Genomics, awarding over $31 million in damages after finding that NanoString Technologies willfully infringed seven patents related to RNA and protein detection technology. This decision follows two other recent rulings against NanoString in…
PatentsGlobal
WIPO's 2022 World Intellectual Property Indicators report highlights record patent applications worldwide despite declines in trademarks and designs
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) reports a record 3.46 million patent applications filed globally in 2022, marking the third consecutive year of growth led by China and India. While trademark and industrial design filings declined, patent activity surged, underscoring the resilience of global innova…
PatentsEurope
New EUIPO publication explores how intellectual property assets influence funding opportunities for startups across Europe
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has released a detailed report examining the intersection of patents, trademarks, and startup finance. The publication underscores the strategic importance of intellectual property (IP) rights in securing investment and fostering growth for emerging companies wit…
PatentsMiddle East
Sindhri and Chaunsa mango varieties officially recognized as products of Sindh by World Intellectual Property Organization
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has formally registered the Sindhri and Chaunsa mango varieties as Geographical Indications (GIs), acknowledging their origin in Sindh, Pakistan. This recognition supports Pakistan’s efforts to protect and promote its renowned mango exports in international markets i…
LitigationUSA
Addressing patent eligibility, enforcement, diversity, and administrative challenges is critical to maintaining America’s innovation edge
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) convened experts to identify four major initiatives aimed at strengthening the U.S. intellectual property framework. These reforms focus on improving patent eligibility clarity, restoring injunctions for infringement, enhancing diversity among inventors, and re…
PatentsChina
General Administration of Customs details enforcement actions across multiple industries, emphasizing cross-border IP rights protection and cooperation with law enforcement
In April 2023, China’s General Administration of Customs released a comprehensive report on typical intellectual property protection cases from 2022. The cases span sectors including sportswear, automotive parts, electronics, and luxury goods, illustrating Customs’ active role in seizing counterfeit goods both at impo…
TrademarksUSA
Counsel from US and Canadian medical device firms highlight financial pressures, increased copycat challenges, and consumer product conflicts as pivotal factors shaping intellectu…
In-house intellectual property departments at medical device companies in North America are navigating a complex landscape marked by financial constraints, a rise in imitation products, and clashes with consumer goods sectors. Insights from legal counsel at four firms reveal how these trends are driving strategic adju…
PatentsGlobal
WIPO’s 2022 Global Innovation Index highlights sustained R&D growth despite pandemic, but flags slowing productivity and calls for impact-driven innovation
The World Intellectual Property Organization’s 2022 Global Innovation Index ranks Switzerland as the world’s most innovative economy for the 12th consecutive year, with the United States, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands rounding out the top five. China advances to 11th place, on the cusp of the top 10,…
PatentsUK
UK High Court rules MED-EL’s EP 605 patent invalid for obviousness, marking a key win for Advanced Bionics amid ongoing multi-jurisdictional disputes
The High Court of England and Wales has invalidated MED-EL’s patent EP 31 38 605 related to cochlear implant magnets, siding with Advanced Bionics in a high-stakes patent dispute. The ruling, based on obviousness over prior art, comes amid parallel proceedings in Europe, the US, Germany, and the Netherlands, underscor…
PatentsEurope
New lawsuits filed in Germany, the Netherlands, and Brazil mark a significant escalation in the global patent dispute between Ericsson and Apple over mobile communications technol…
Ericsson has initiated multiple patent infringement lawsuits against Apple in key European jurisdictions including Düsseldorf, Mannheim, and Munich, as well as in the Netherlands and Brazil. Apple has also filed a patent suit against Ericsson in Mannheim, signaling a broadening of their licensing conflict beyond the U…
TrademarksIndia
The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks reports increased IP filings, enhanced digital processes, and international cooperation amid pandemic chal…
The Office of the CGPDTM published its Intellectual Property Annual Report for 2019-20, detailing significant growth in patent, design, trademark, and copyright filings. The report underscores improvements in IP administration, digital transformation, and international collaborations, including the launch of the Paten…
PatentsAfrica
The landmark South African patent recognizing AI as inventor contrasts with rejections in UK, US, and Europe, raising critical legal and policy questions worldwide.
In a pioneering move, South Africa’s Companies and Intellectual Property Commission granted a patent listing the AI system DABUS as inventor, marking the first such recognition globally. While other jurisdictions like the UK, US, and Europe have rejected AI inventorship applications, South Africa’s lack of a substanti…
LitigationUSA
The firm recognizes leadership and expertise in real estate, intellectual property, litigation, and international tax as it expands its partner ranks in 2020
Procopio has elevated six attorneys to partner status in its San Diego, Del Mar Heights, and Silicon Valley offices. The new partners bring diverse expertise spanning real estate finance, intellectual property litigation and prosecution, corporate litigation, and international tax law. The promotions reflect Procopio’…
PolicyAfrica
Exploring the African Continental Free Trade Area's role in shaping Nigeria's IP market and fostering innovation-driven development
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) aims to integrate Africa's markets, potentially becoming the world's largest free trade zone. Nigeria, a key participant, stands to benefit significantly, especially in its intellectual property (IP) sector. While AfCFTA's Phase II negotiations on Intellectual Property…
PatentsEurope
Berlin asserts intellectual property protections are not obstructing vaccine production despite global calls for a temporary waiver
Germany has formally rejected the US-backed initiative at the World Trade Organization to temporarily waive intellectual property rights on COVID-19 vaccines. The German government emphasized that patents are not the bottleneck in vaccine manufacturing, highlighting production capacity and quality standards as primary…
