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The licensing and royalty disputes between Samsung Electronics Co. and Ericsson Inc. have turned into a major legal fight across several jurisdictions. Each side has taken action in its bid to gain the upper hand. Analysts believe that this will even… Read More

In January, the US Patent Office (USPTO) issued binding guidance that aligns the approach taken by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) with the approach of the federal courts on the issue of indefiniteness. 35 U.S.C. § 112(b) provides: The [pat… Read More

Biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies spend billions of dollars annually in acquisitions, collaborations, and IP licensing agreements. These agreements lead to more innovations in terms of therapies and technologies to treat various illnesses an… Read More

Current advancements in 3D printing make it possible to duplicate almost any object, with or without authorization from rights holders. This can have legal consequences in light of the intellectual property (IP) protection granted to original works.… Read More

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a new report on how Chinese government subsidies and other non-market factors may be influencing the high rate of Chinese patent and trademark filings in the United States. As the repor… Read More

Research in blockchain technology continues to expand with Chinese companies dominating the number of patents filed for applications in 2020. Blockchain technology has been used in financial technology, the Internet of Things (IoT), digital property,… Read More

The global pandemic and the US elections obviously dominated the news in 2020, but there were also a number of developments in the area of intellectual property law. Here are some highlights: Moderna Waives Its Patent Rights to Fight the Pandemic As… Read More

In 2007, the US Supreme Court ruled that a patent licensee could challenge the validity of a patent without violating the patent license. MedImmune, Inc. v. Genentech, Inc. involved a dispute between two parties that had entered into a patent license… Read More