This week in IP: Sisvel ruling unpacked, CJEU kicks out Neurim, new PTAB opinion Managing IP rounds up the latest patent, trademark and copyright news, including some stories you may have missed By Patrick Wingrove July 10 2020
Germany: Distinguishing between a technical feature and a representation of information By Maiwald & Managing IP Correspondent July 09 2020
German Sisvel ruling levels the FRAND playing field In-house counsel from Sisvel, Nokia and a German carmaker explain how the Federal Court of Justice’s decision changes the rules of the FRAND negotiation game By Charlotte Kilpatrick July 09 2020
Eeva Hakoranta: my vision as InterDigital’s new CLO The former head of IP for Nokia speaks out about virtual licensing negotiations, implementing a global culture, and China By Patrick Wingrove July 09 2020
Interview: WIPO’s Gurry hits out at ‘fake news’ Addressing past allegations, the departing WIPO chief says those making accusations should be more accountable By Max Walters July 07 2020
5G standards crisis: US firms need more leeway with China US companies are thrilled to work with Huawei again – and while they appreciate national security needs, they want limits lifted with more Chinese firms By Patrick Wingrove July 03 2020
LGBTQ students reveal diversity policies they want from firms A law firm’s reputation for LGBTQ equality is an important factor, and diversity should start in the recruitment process By Rani Mehta July 02 2020
Why IP heads change jobs Four senior in-house counsel – at Novartis, Volvo, ThermoFisher and BMS – say satisfaction and career advancement were key drivers in past job moves By Patrick Wingrove July 02 2020
Lessons on tech transfer from five universities Tech transfer departments from Harvard, Stanford, Oxford and others explain the unique challenges they face protecting their universities' IP By Charlotte Kilpatrick July 02 2020
What mice can teach patent attorneys about sufficiency Kymab’s win over Regeneron at the UK Supreme Court has lessons for pharma innovators on sufficiency, and could lead companies to reconsider trade secrets By Charlotte Kilpatrick July 02 2020
Opinion: Reasons to celebrate on British IP Day To mark British IP Day, UKIPO chief Tim Moss hails the work of his IP attachés worldwide, but says a refresh is needed to maximise business opportunities By Tim Moss July 01 2020
