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A review of 11 cases shows that pharmaceutical patents in Russia are being upheld despite having been invalidated in Europe. Yana Lipatova says companies should carefully review the grounds in each case -
In-house counsel tell Simon Crompton how their IP outsourcing to India has grown, to encompass everything from docketing to patent drafting. And a survey of the top providers compares their services
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David Ehrlich reveals some lesser-known uses of US trade marks that could keep foreign trade mark owners from having their US rights wiped out
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Last year’s European Patent Office rule changes are playing out better in practice than many feared. Richard Howson cautiously predicts that the office is becoming more user-friendly
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Edward Kelly and Franck Fougère debate the merits of Thailand’s programme of compulsory licensing for pharmaceutical patents.
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The Court of Justice of the EU has become increasingly important to patent law in Europe. Businesses need to be aware how this will shape European patents in the future, say Katie Hutchinson, Simon Llewellyn, Rachel Mumby and Steven Willis
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Editha R Hechanova and Timothy J David of Hechanova Group outline the guidelines from the Philippine Supreme Court, which expand virtual hearings nationwide while introducing procedural safeguards, public access rules, and overseas participation provisions
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Inês Monteiro Alves of Inventa analyses the trademark implications resulting from the acquisition of the fact-checking TV programme from the broadcaster SIC
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M Talal Farrukh Irfan Khan of United Trademark & Patent Services explores the UAE’s evolving approach to AI regulation, combining federal and sector-specific legislation, free zone frameworks, and national policy initiatives
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A landmark case involving the remodelling of luxury brand bags at the owner’s request has established legal principles on the trademark implications of such services, explains Min Son of Hanol IP & Law
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Maria Kilimiris of Patrinos & Kilimiris explains a recent decision regarding how genuine use is assessed for trademarks registered across broad categories of goods and their subcategories
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María Aurora García of Berken IP examines how Argentine courts are using dynamic injunctions to tackle illegal sports streaming, particularly in the context of major events such as the football World Cup
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Annika Lückemann and Jan van Dieck of Bird & Bird analyse the Unified Patent Court’s opening ruling concerning a supplementary protection certificate, highlighting procedural peculiarities, urgency considerations, and possible implications for pharmaceutical originator-generic disputes
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Ranjan Narula and Parth Bajaj of RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys analyse new obligations concerning synthetically generated information, accelerated takedown provisions, and safe harbour implications amid rising SGI-driven scams
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Loc Xuan Le of T&G Law Firm LLC (TGVN), the local associate firm of Tilleke & Gibbins, outlines key amendments to Vietnam’s Law on Intellectual Property concerning AI use of protected IP objects
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Wiramrudee (Pink) Mokkhavesa and Tanapong Pongburanakit of Tilleke & Gibbins say Thai courts’ evolving approach to criminal intellectual property damages enables brand owners to enhance return on investment in raids and avoid civil litigation