The IP Tribunal in Zimbabwe, a specialised division of the High Court, handed down its first judgment recently in the matter of Lion Match Proprietary Limited v Lion Match Zimbabwe Limited IPT 01/16.
In the present decision, the German Federal Patent Court dealt with the question of which point in time is decisive when considering advantages and technical effects of a claimed technical teaching. This question can be of importance both in the context of inventive step discussions in nullity cases and in the context of the technical-functional interpretation as applied by the infringement courts.
In its decision dated January 31 2019, the General Assembly of Civil Chambers of the Court of Cassation concluded that the plaintiff and defendant having business activity in the same sector is sufficient to satisfy the requirement of legal interest in actions concerning a trademark revocation request based on non-use.
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (INPI) does not have to be the final stop. Going to court has become, more than ever, a viable option to challenge the INPI's decisions.
Matthew Werdegar of Keker, Van Nest & Peters examines current US efforts to curtail China’s theft of trade secrets and considers whether and what additional steps companies should take to protect themselves
Despite being criticised as contradictory and confusing, the Federal Circuit’s Section 101 case law since Alice provides some clear guidance that will assist practitioners, say Michael Kiklis, Shu Chen and Matthew Zapadka of Bass, Berry & Sims
The evening will celebrate the advancement of women in the legal profession throughout the region. During the evening, there will be rewards for individuals in practice area categories and firm awards highlighting the best initiatives for gender diversity, innovation, work-life balance, pro-bono work and talent management.
Blockchain, EU-wide enforcement, and the inner workings of in-house were just some of the key themes discussed at the European Patent Forum 2019 in Paris
During M&A, the importance of due diligence into a target’s IP cannot be overstated, say Katie McConnell, Emily Sharkey and Penelope Thornton of Hogan Lovells, who provide 10 top tips for investors
