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Sponsored by Wanhuida Intellectual PropertyRevised examination guidelines and evolving technology have driven a surge in smart medicine patent filings and grants. Jie Zhao of Wanhuida Intellectual Property examines several examples of significance for foreign applicants -
Sponsored by Berken IPEmilio Berkenwald of Berken IP says that although the move potentially eases prosecution, several issues – particularly concerning second medical use claims – remain
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Sponsored by InspicosNils Byg Jørgensen of Inspicos says a recent EPO decision addresses the extent to which the description and drawings shall be consulted when interpreting claims under European Patent Convention provisions other than patentability
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Sponsored by Remfry & SagarNeeraj Raina and Aditi Manhas of Remfry & Sagar analyse global patent trends in vehicle-to-everything technology as Indian filings and deployment momentum accelerate
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Sponsored by IPSILONAn outdated and fragmented framework is creating growing operational risk amid heightened geopolitical tension and accelerating dual-use innovation, says Dirk Pieters of IPSILON Belgium
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Sponsored by Gün + PartnersA Turkish case highlights the importance of Article 138(3) when patent claims are amended during an invalidation action, say Selin Sinem Erciyas, Aysel Korkmaz Yatkın, and Bengü Şen Gürakan of Gün + Partners
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Sponsored by Hechanova GroupThe proposal clarifies what constitutes proof of commercial use of a trademark in the country, report Editha R Hechanova, Noemi P Rivera, and Lance Freidrich Phillipe M Asido of Hechanova Group
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Sponsored by InspicosJakob Pade Frederiksen of Inspicos provides a status update on the pending case in the lead-up to oral proceedings before the EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal on May 8 2026
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Sponsored by HANOL ClassHankyul IP & LawMin Son of Hanol IP & Law analyses a Supreme Court ruling clarifying that prosecution history in a parent application can later limit the scope of divisional patent claims
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Sponsored by INLEXIgor Charles and Fatima Chirazi of INLEX report on the rejection of Decathlon’s design, unfair competition, and parasitism claims over snorkelling masks, confirming a narrow scope of protection where design freedom is constrained
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Sponsored by INLEXSocial media-fuelled demand for luxury counterfeits such as the ‘Takealot Tirkin’ is reshaping consumer culture across Africa and raising pressing questions for brands. Haadya Mosafeer of INLEX finds a potential answer in Mauritius’ response
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Sponsored by ZaccoPeter Gustav Olson of Zacco draws on recent case law to consider whether the EUIPO is changing its approach to enforcement as AI drives a rapid software evolution
