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The Taiwan Patent Act was amended on December 21, 2021 with the addition of Article 56. Article 56 stipulates that 'the scope of a patent, of which a term extension [...]

The statute of limitations for claiming damages for infringement of intellectual property rights is, in principle, two years, with a maximum of ten years (Paragraph 1, Article 197 of the [...]

Under the Copyright Act, works are generally deemed protected when they embody both the expression of thoughts or emotions and a degree of originality. The threshold for originality under the [...]

In Matco Tools Corporation v. Canada (Attorney General), 2025 FC 118, the Federal Court set aside a decision by the Commissioner of Patents that refused to reinstate Matco's Patent Application [...]

Canada's patent term adjustment (PTA) regime came into force on January 1, 2025. Under the new regime, patentees may be entitled to a longer patent term if they experienced unreasonable [...]

Patenting AI-based inventions can be challenging in many jurisdictions. In recent years the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has gained a reputation for being less friendly to AI-based inventions. Up [...]

In Bearbox LLC v. Lancium LLC, No. 2023-1922 (Fed. Cir. January 13, 2025), the Federal Circuit affirmed, among other things, the district court's (1) determination that BearBox had not met [...]

The IP Court of the SPC Clarifies Criteria for Considering Commercial Success when Determining Patent Validity Date: 27 November 2024 The Intellectual Property Court (IPC) of the Supreme People's Court [...]

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation v. Torrent Pharma Inc., No. 23-2218 (Fed. Cir. 2025) - On January 10, 2025, the Federal Circuit reversed the district court's opinion that claims of a Novartis [...]

What led you to a career in IP? Marie-Alexis Mezin, one of our trainee patent attorneys, shares how she found a career in patent law and why it is a [...]

Digital twins are increasingly used in a wide range of industries. But to what extent can they be protected by patents? The concept of digital twins dates back to the [...]

Summary: Indian law excludes from patentability 'essentially biological processes' under Section 3(j) of the Patents Act, but does not explain what degree of human intervention can shift an invention away [...]

1. Key takeaways No action for revocation despite objection of nullity If the allegation is made in the proceedings that the patent is invalid, the statement of defence must contain [...]

A Standard Essential Patent (SEP) is a patent that claims an invention that is necessary to comply with a particular technical standard. These types of patents are in a variety [...]

Oral proceedings before the Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBoA) of the European Patent Office (EPO) in the case G 1/24, have now been scheduled for 28 March 2025. G 1/24 [...]

The rapid development and integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the life sciences sector is providing life changing advancements in medical practices, therapeutics, diagnostics, and personalized medicine. However, obtaining patent [...]

In Hybir, Inc. v. Veeam Software Corp., No. 1:20-cv-10329, Judge Talwani granted Defendant's motion to dismiss. The asserted patent is directed to a more efficient method and system of file [...]

On January 1, 2025, a new Patent Act entered into force in Sweden. The new act codifies the longstanding adherence of the Swedish Patent Office and patent courts to the [...]

In Crown Packaging Technology, Inc. v. Belvac Production Machinery, Inc., No. 2022-2299 (Fed. Cir. December 10, 2024), the Federal Circuit reversed the district court's summary judgment ruling and remanded for [...]

The new Implementation Rules of the Patent Law (hereinafter referred to as the new Rules) were promulgated on December 21, 2023, and are set to come into effect on January [...]

Proposed amendments to the Patent Rules implementing patent term adjustment are scheduled to come into force on 1 January 2025. These amendments were first published for consultation in the Canada [...]

The intersection of the Patents Act and the Competition Act has been a subject of debate since long. While patent laws grant inventors exclusive rights to exploit their inventions for [...]

RenovoRx Holds a Strong IP Portfolio with 18 Issued Patents and 13 Pending Patents as it Moves Forward with Commercialization and Clinical Trial Plans in 2025 New Patent Filing Anticipated [...]

Stockholm: Ascelia Pharma AB has issued the following news release: Ascelia Pharma AB (publ) (ticker: ACE), a biotech focused on improving the life of people living with rare cancer conditions, [...]

With the rapid rise of AI and other innovative technologies, patent offices worldwide are grappling with clear and actionable guidelines for patenting software inventions. For foreign-owned companies looking to expand [...]

What are the procedures for filing a patent application in India? The patent filing procedure in India involves several steps, starting from conducting a comprehensive patent search to ensure the [...]

How to file a patent correctly in India? Filing a patent is a critical step for inventors to protect their intellectual property. Filing a patent in India requires a meticulous [...]

Introduction In Crown Packaging Technology, Inc. v. Belvac Production Machinery, Inc., 2022-2299, 2022-2300 (Fed. Cir. Dec. 10, 2024) ('Decision'), the Federal Circuit examined a 'quotation' letter under pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. [...]

INVENTIVENESS (NON-OBJECTIVENESS): Inventiveness also known as non-obviousness is an important characteristic in patenting, which determines that if the invention does involve an inventive step or goes beyond what that person [...]

Introduction IPRs now form the most crucial assets determining the value and strategic orientation of innumerous global enterprises. With innovation having become a necessity for the ICT industry, patents encourage [...]

Quantum computing companies regularly file patent applications, but will the patents that result expire before they are commercially relevant, or could they skyrocket in value in a few years? As [...]

The company has been assigned a patent for an invention entitled 'Synergistic Pesticidal Composition' Best Agrolife has been assigned a patent by the Indian Patent Office-Government of India for an [...]

The Madras High Court has quashed the Order passed by the Deputy Controller of Patents and Designs refusing to grant patent in respect of a Divisional Application on the ground [...]

This blog was prepared by: Jennifer Cox, Manager of Communications, EMILI When MLT Aikins lawyers Danielle Graff and Nicolas Joubert were asked to provide a legal perspective on ag innovation [...]

In today's dynamic and innovation-driven economy, intellectual property rights (ôIPRsö) like patents play a pivotal role in fostering innovation and protecting investments. However, the interplay between patents and competition law [...]

M2 PRESSWIRE-December 5, 2024-: Obrist Group: Methanol as the Ideal Fossil Fuel Replacement for Key Industries; Key Industries for Methanol: Automotive, Shipping, Aviation, Energy, and Chemicals (C)1994-2024 M2 COMMUNICATIONS RDATE:05122024 [...]

Original Press Release: Dec. 23 -- Ascelia Pharma AB issued the following news release: Ascelia Pharma AB (publ) (ticker: ACE), a biotech focused on improving the life of people living [...]

Stockholm: DUG Foodtech AB has issued the following news release: The Swedish Patent and Registration Office has notified DUG Foodtech AB that they intend to approve the patent application 'Meat [...]

Stockholm: DUG Foodtech AB has issued the following news release: The Swedish Intellectual Property Office has notified DUG Foodtech AB that they intend to approve the patent application 'Meat analogue' [...]

Catalyzing Innovation and Strengthening Patent Protection Introduction In early September 2024, China announced two significant policy changes aimed at further opening its healthcare and biotechnology sectors to foreign investment. These [...]

Chicago: Seyfarth Shaw LLP has issued the following press release: Attention, inventors, in-house counsel, and anyone with a vested interest in the world of intellectual property: the USPTO just issued [...]

Listen to this post Miller Mendel Inc. filed a lawsuit against the City of Anna, Texas ('the City'), in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, alleging [...]

A planned vote in the Judiciary Committee on the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA) was recently delayed in the Senate. The bill was introduced by Sens. Chris Coons, D-Del., and [...]

WURTLAND, Ky. -- Portable Solutions Group (PSG), the industry leader in modular and custom job site solutions, is proud to announce the filing of a provisional patent for an enhanced [...]

Imagine that for years, you have been using a secret process to create the best widgets in the world. No other widgets compare to yours in quality or durability. But [...]

Issuance of Patent Protects Claims of T+Aiwith Sustained, Multi-Phasic Release Profiles BOULDER, Colo. -- Havah Therapeutics today, announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted a [...]

Agricultural innovation, often termed agri-tech or agtech is critical to the future of farming. From genetically modified plants and foods to sensors and robots, new technologies will drive improved productivity [...]

The annual list ranks the firm high in seven practice areas LINCOLN, Neb. -- Hilgers Graben has been named to the list of Best Law Firms for 2025 by the [...]

The Swedish Riksdag has approved the government's proposal for a new patent law, including related amendments to other legislation. The changes address what types of inventions may be patented and [...]