As good as new: why IP is central to repurposed drugs Sources from the pharmaceutical industry explain why research organisations should learn about IP before trying to bring an approved drug to market By Charlotte Kilpatrick April 15 2021
Concerns raised ahead of EBoA’s VICO hearing As the EPO’s Enlarged Board of Appeal prepares to hear a case on the legality of mandatory video-conference hearings, counsel call for clarity By Max Walters April 15 2021
Road to success: in-house on the Patent Prosecution Highway Counsel at Titan Medical, Teleflex and Promerus reveal creative tips for getting the best claims possible through the PPH’s fast-track examination procedures By Rani Mehta April 15 2021
Marks & Clerk accused over ‘secret commissions’ from IP referrals The IP firm faces a group-action claim that it profited from external renewals work without clients’ knowledge By Max Walters April 14 2021
Podcast masterclass: A primer on filing IP in Africa In the first of our masterclass series, reporter Charlotte Kilpatrick talks to directors from African law firm Spoor & Fisher about IP in Africa By Charlotte Kilpatrick April 14 2021
Editorial - MIP's China Special Focus launched IP experts have come together in the 2021 China IP Focus to provide practical insight and analysis for businesses to navigate China's evolving IP landscape. By Lorraine Yardley April 14 2021
How China’s new Patent Law transforms the issuance of damages Feng Zheng of Wanhuida Intellectual Property analyses how the amendments to the law could assist stakeholders claim damages and protect their patent rights By Feng Zheng & Wanhuida Intellectual Property April 14 2021
Stronger patent rights to enhance compensation claims in China Ming Wen and Helen Zhang of Purplevine IP explains how the evolving patents law in China will give right holders a better chance to enforce their patent rights By Helen Zhang & Ming Wen & Purplevine IP April 14 2021
China emerges as a key litigation venue for standard essential patents Guanyang Yao and Xiaoning Yu of Liu Shen & Associates consider the reasons behind China’s growth as a litigation venue for standard essential patent cases and evaluate the strategies of related parties By Guanyang Yao & Liu Shen & Associates & Xiaoning Yu April 14 2021
Tracking the evolution of standard essential patents in China Shan Jiao of Lifang & Partners explores how standard essential patents litigation in China has evolved following recent developments in the area By Lifang & Partners & Shan Jiao April 14 2021
A closer look at patent licensing and the record filing system in China Yuejing Li of DEQI Intellectual Property discusses the record filing system of a license for patent exploitation in China By DEQI Intellectual Property Law Corporation & Yuejing Li April 14 2021
Algorithmic solutions in China under amended guidelines Lei Jia of Beijing Sanyou Intellectual Property Agency considers whether there is a need to separately determine whether the algorithm includes ‘technical features’ in the revised guidelines for patent examination By Beijing Sanyou Intellectual Property Agency & Lei Jia April 14 2021
A closer look at the changes to China’s design patent system Feng Xu of Panawell & Partners explains how the amendments to the Patent Law will impact the activity of domestic and foreign innovators By Feng Xu & Panawell & Partners April 14 2021
Key considerations when filing a jurisdiction objection in China At a time when the China Congress has enacted new laws to strengthen patent protection, Wei Shi and Youping Ma of Bridgeon Law Firm provide advice on preparing for a jurisdiction objection request By Bridgeon Law Firm & Wei Shi & Youping Ma April 14 2021
Opinion: Why Biden should leave Bayh-Dole alone The Biden administration should refuse proposed revisions to the Bayh-Dole Act that would scrap price protections for publicly funded research By Charlotte Kilpatrick April 12 2021
This week in IP: Google v Oracle unpacked, EUTM celebrates 25th birthday, USPTO creates... Managing IP rounds up the latest patent, trademark and copyright news, including some stories you might have missed By Charlotte Kilpatrick & Max Walters & Rani Mehta April 09 2021
Partners reveal how they hone junior litigator talent Attorneys at four firms reveal how remote working has created challenges but also opportunities to train and mentor younger associates By Rani Mehta April 08 2021
An IP guide to winning investors for biotech start-ups Biotech insiders offer advice on how start-up companies should approach patent strategy to guarantee the best chance of gaining investment By Charlotte Kilpatrick April 08 2021
Managing IP Americas Awards 2021: all the winners revealed We hosted a virtual event to celebrate the winners of the 16th annual Managing IP Awards By Patrick Wingrove & Rani Mehta April 07 2021
Litigators reveal how they get record patent damages Counsel who secured huge awards for their clients in cases including Carnegie Mellon v Marvell set out their strategies for securing big patent payouts By Patrick Wingrove April 07 2021
An introduction to intellectual property for businesses Tamara Nanayakkara of the World Intellectual Property Organization provides a rundown of what IP is, how to get it, why it’s important – and much more By Tamara Nanayakkara April 06 2021
New Fed Circuit judge could bring much-needed certainty: counsel Seven attorneys reflect on what Tiffany Cunningham’s historic nomination to the Federal Circuit means for the court and the patent bar By Rani Mehta April 01 2021
In-house reveal tips and tricks for tackling licensing valuation Sources from Uber, On Demand Pharmaceuticals and Netlist reflect on how courts and creative clauses can help companies with licence valuation By Rani Mehta April 01 2021
This week in IP: EUTM data unpacked, FTC drops Qualcomm case, Warhol infringed Prince p... Managing IP rounds up the latest patent, trademark and copyright news, including some stories you might have missed By Charlotte Kilpatrick & Max Walters & Patrick Wingrove & Rani Mehta April 01 2021
Counsel cautious despite UK’s ‘great step’ towards AI inventorship Sources from BenevolentAI and IBM say the UKIPO’s stance on possible reform shows the UK wants to be a leader in AI By Charlotte Kilpatrick April 01 2021
Lawyers bemoan FRAND uncertainty amid China appeal Sources say the fallout from the UK’s decision in Unwired Planet has created a more unpredictable litigation environment for global SEP negotiations By Charlotte Kilpatrick April 01 2021
