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  • The EU directive to introduce a US-style Bolar provision promised to harmonise the law on clinical trials. But, says Marina Barnden, inconsistent application has led to uncertainty
  • The scope and importance of discovery during US patent trials cannot be underestimated. Jack Griem explains how the process works, and highlights the best way to get the most of the system
  • The General Court has ruled that a mark cannot be registered as a Community trade mark if it is contrary to public policy and morality, even in just one member state
  • The Italian Council of Ministers has recently approved the bill ratifying the deed of revision of the European Patent Convention 2000 (EPC 2000). The bill is now being examined by the Italian Parliament and its approval is expected by the date that the Convention comes into force.
  • On September 15 2009, the Ministry of Finance issued the Provisional Measures on the Administration of Special Patent Funds for Subsidizing Filing Patents Abroad. These detail how China provides financial support in an attempt to encourage domestic parties filing patent applications abroad.
  • ? China: The State Council unveiled a new statute on copyright protection of computer software on January 11. The new legislation, which runs to 33 articles, states that an individual software developer shall retain his copyright throughout his life and for 50 years after his death.
  • ? China: The State Council unveiled a new statute on copyright protection of computer software on January 11. The new legislation, which runs to 33 articles, states that an individual software developer shall retain his copyright throughout his life and for 50 years after his death.
  • US patent case filing in district courts dropped in the first quarter, down 39% on the fourth quarter and 34% on the first quarter last year, according to Unified Patents. An analysis of Eastern District of Texas filing reveals a disproportionately large drop in the district
  • The USPTO unveiled the long-awaited redesigned patent cover at the South by Southwest festival in Austin in March. It will replace the patent cover that has been in service for more than 30 years when the 10 millionth patent is granted, which is expected to happen this summer.