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Kerstin Wolff of Maiwald Intellectual Property examines the EU’s winding path towards the regulation of new genomic techniques, with a proposed patent ban remaining a key source of contention
July 18, 2025
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Mark Anderson of Anderson Law provides an overview of IP monetisation and explains why it’s not suited to the under-capitalised amateur -
Jeff Roy of Clarivate analyses the latest edition of the index and explains how efforts to build a stronger global innovation ecosystem can be accelerated by helping organisations unleash IP’s full potential
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Antony Craggs of Lewis Silkin and Emily Drea of Pelion examine how the IoT company manages its IP portfolio and realises value from it
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Thinking big is vital for small businesses, but, when you’re big, you can afford to think small, says Vincent Brault of Anaqua
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To ensure designs are adequately protected in the UK and the EU, designers should obtain registered protection in both jurisdictions, say Nick Bolter and Martin Whittle of Morgan Lewis
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Rebecca Unruh of Western Digital lays out the effects of the Western District of Texas case rise and NHK-Fintiv, and what counsel can do about these changes
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Editha R Hechanova, Brenda P Rivera, and Maricris V Faderugao of Hechanova Group examine new trademark and patent representative rules aimed at professionalising intellectual property services and aligning with global standards
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RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys
Ranjan Narula and Parth Bajaj of RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys consider the potential impact of two US cases on Indian jurisprudence and what constitutes fair use of copyrighted material in training AI models
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Tilleke & Gibbins
The measures represent a ‘strategic leap’ for Vietnam’s intellectual property landscape, say Thuy Thi Ngoc Huynh and Yen Thi Hai Pham of T&G Law Firm LLC (TGVN), the local associate firm of Tilleke & Gibbins
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Min Son of Hanol IP & Law analyses a ruling that clarifies the scope of patent infringement, territoriality limits, and research exemptions in a cross-border dispute over Pfizer’s pneumococcal vaccine
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Julia Y M Hung of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices explains the implications of a ruling confirming that assignees inherit both rights and defects, even in cases involving an unsettled distributorship dispute
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David Cochrane of Spoor & Fisher South Africa explains the key updates under the act, which strengthens breeder protections while supporting vulnerable farmers and aligning with international norms
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Peter Koefoed of Inspicos examines an Enlarged Board of Appeal decision on whether the internal structure of a commercially available but undisclosed product can form part of the state of the art
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Ranjan Narula and Shakti Priyan Nair of RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys examine how Indian law and recent court rulings have shaped comparative advertising and trademark disparagement in an increasingly competitive marketplace
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Hanol IP & Law
Min Son of Hanol IP & Law summarises a Korean Supreme Court ruling on when consumer surveys are admissible in trademark litigation and outlines key takeaways for ensuring survey credibility and evidentiary value
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Gün and Partners
Uğur Aktekin, Selin Bilik, and Bilge Ayperi Kemer of Gün + Partners examine a ruling confirming that trademark distinctiveness and reputation can prove bad faith under Turkish law