In-house roundup: UPC report creates 'legal difficulty' for UK; auto embarks on patent strategy overhaul; Novartis chief wants IP system reform

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In-house roundup: UPC report creates 'legal difficulty' for UK; auto embarks on patent strategy overhaul; Novartis chief wants IP system reform

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UPC: report creates ‘point of legal difficulty’ for UK membership

Attorneys say ambiguity persists after a European Parliament report said UK membership of the UPC is a legal possibility after Brexit if the EU’s highest court maintains some jurisdiction over patent law. Read more... 





Tech convergence drives auto to overhaul licensing and litigation strategies

The new market dynamics in driverless cars are pushing car makers and suppliers to overhaul their patent strategies by building up portfolios and better positioning themselves for licensing negotiations and a potential patent war. Read more..



Novartis chief wants industry balance and IP system reform

In an exclusive interview with Patent Strategy, IP head Galit Gonen-Cohen reveals her goals to better protect cell and gene therapies, ensure access to medicine and drive use of digital IP tools. Read more... 







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