Standard essential patents have long been a hot topic in China. Hou Guang and Jia Hongbo of Liu Shen & Associates explain the history and analyse recent developments
Germany and the UK both offer brand owners the means to protect unregistered IP rights. Angela Fox and Michael Nielen of Maucher Jenkins outline the similarities and differences between the rules in the two countries
Some IP owners doubt that software can be protected in Europe. David Robinson and Mike Williams of Marks & Clerk explain why they are wrong, and what owners of computer-implemented inventions can do to maximize their chances of securing a patent
Technological changes to the way that plants are developed and grown pose challenges to the way that plant breeders’ rights are protected. Ylva Skoglösa and Isabel Cantallops Fiol of Valea outline the problems and offer potential solutions
Multinational companies and SMEs will need to think carefully about whether using the Unitary Patent and the UPC will save them money. Micaela Modiano and Alessandro Sanchini of Modiano outline the factors they need to take into account
The UK referendum result has created confusion over the future of the Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court. Marianne Schaffner of Dechert argues that EU member states must push ahead with the plan
