In-house IP roundup – Eligibility test stalls US innovation, connected car tech licensing and litigation tensions

Patrick Wingrove

March 08 2019

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Patent eligibility test stalls US pharma innovation

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Deputy managing editor Managing IP

Patrick assists with editorial agenda management, and regularly reports on patent-related issues, including FRAND, supplementary protection certificates and patent eligibility, as well as trade secrets. He also chairs industry events and produces conference newspapers.

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