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Jakob Pade Frederiksen of Inspicos says a Unified Patent Court decision not to stay a revocation action while a parallel EPO opposition proceeding takes place provides another indication of the court’s fast pace

Son Thai Hoang and Linh Thi Mai Nguyen of Tilleke & Gibbins highlight the strict stance taken by the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam on assignments conflicting with trade names and join the calls for clearer guidance

The Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court has confirmed that a design’s overall appearance should be considered when determining its eligibility for patent protection, report Nuttaphol Arammuang and Tanapong Pongburanakit of Tilleke & Gibbins

Min Son of Hanol IP & Law reports on a decision that should provide improved guidance in determining whether patents or approved drugs are eligible for a patent term extension in South Korea

Ranjan Narula and Shipra Alisha Philip of RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys analyse how a US ruling could affect digital libraries, e-book licensing, and public access to knowledge in India

Emilia Zalewska and Andrzej Stelmachowski of Bird & Bird provide insights into two matters considered by the Unified Patent Court and a Polish court concerning the imminent infringement of patent rights in the pharmaceutical industry

Wu Xiaohui of Wanhuida Intellectual Property explains why a recent decision on inventiveness assessments of co-solvent compound crystals heralds a significant shift in focus by the CNIPA, with implications for pharmaceutical patent strategies

Manolis Metaxakis of Patrinos & Kilimiris reports on a notable judgment in the Zara trademark dispute, highlighting a radical provision in the relevant Greek legislation and the ruling’s alignment with EU case law

James Davies and Vishen Pillay at Adams & Adams discuss IP protection strategies and ownership considerations for AI

A case between joint authors over the film score of A Place Called Silence offers key lessons concerning copyright ownership in creative collaborations, says Steven Liao of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices

With an ever-increasing amount of information available, efficient patent searching is vital for businesses and researchers. This article, originally published by CAS, outlines five essential strategies and several advanced tools to enhance search efficacy

Dina Biagio of Spoor & Fisher explores the impact of open-source software on technology development and highlights the tension between collaborative innovation and traditional intellectual property practices that seek to protect proprietary advantages