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Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C.

CRISPR and Agriculture

Modern gene-editing technology, such as CRISPR/Cas technology, represents a ground-breaking advancement that has transformed our genetic engineering capabilities and has enormous potential for revolutionising medicine, food...more

Proskauer - Minding Your Business

Troubling Trend of “Self” Revocation In the CRISPR Space Continues in Europe

Less than two months after CVC made the surprising move to revoke two of its seminal European CRISPR patents, Sigma-Aldrich has done it too. While the facts that led to Sigma’s “self” revocation may be different than CVC’s,...more

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Balancing innovation and public health: third-party interests in the UPC's landmark ruling of Edwards Lifesciences vs. Meril

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In a landmark decision (UPC_CFI_15/2023) delivered on November 15, 2024, the Unified Patent Court's Local Division in Munich (UPC, LDM) ruled in favor of Edwards Lifesciences Corporation in a patent infringement case against...more

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European Medtech Companies: Why a U.S. Centric Patent Strategy is Essential for Long-Term Success

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As European medtech companies look to expand their presence in the U.S. market, understanding the intricacies of U.S. patent law becomes increasingly important. The U.S. market, being the largest for medical technologies,...more

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To Be Or Not To Be: Self-Revocation of Seminal European Patents Creates New Uncertainty In CRISPR IP Space

There is no shortage of surprises and twists in the decade-long fight over the control of dominant IP in the CRISPR space. The newest one is the self-revocation of two seminal CRISPR patents in Europe by the team led by two...more

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A Rollback on Referral to the EBA Regarding Adaptation of Description

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The European Patent Office ("EPO") currently requires applicants to adapt descriptions to allowable claims. This practice is risky, expensive, and not clearly grounded in the law....more

McDermott Will & Emery

Legal Lens on the Unified Patent Court | October 2024

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The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is revolutionizing the way patents are enforced in Europe, and McDermott’s intellectual property (IP) team is here to help you navigate this dynamic landscape. Our Legal Lens on the Unified...more

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2024 Amendments to India's Patent Rules: Unlocking Cross-Border IP Opportunities

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In March 2024, the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry published changes to its 2003 Patent Rules. These applicant-friendly changes include (1) a relaxation in the rules relating to the submission of information...more

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Legal Lens on the Unified Patent Court | September 2024

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The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is revolutionizing the way patents are enforced in Europe, and McDermott’s intellectual property team is here to help you navigate this dynamic landscape. Our Legal Lens on the Unified Patent...more

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Epitope Claims Live On at the European Patent Office

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While the genus antibody claim was effectively killed by the U.S. Supreme Court in Amgen v. Sanofi, it lives on in Europe despite a few recent setbacks at the European Patent Office ("EPO") and the Unified Patent Court...more

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AI Inventorship: Navigating Patent Rights Around the Globe

Recently, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) released proposed guidelines addressing the complex issue of AI inventorship. The PTO is not the only agency attempting to tackle this issue; jurisdictions...more

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Updated Guidelines for Patent Examination in the European Patent Office Create Uncertainty for Patentability of AI Technology

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On March 1, 2024, updated Guidelines for Examination (“Guidelines”) in the European Patent Office (“EPO”) went into effect. The updated Guidelines included substantive changes with broad implications for the patentability of...more

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Legal Lens on the Unified Patent Court | April 2024

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The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is revolutionizing the way patents are enforced in Europe, and McDermott’s intellectual property team is here to help you navigate this dynamic landscape. Our Legal Lens on the Unified Patent...more

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[Event] Pharma & Biotech Patent Litigation Conference in Europe - May 29th - 30th, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Hosted by C5 Group, the 17th Annual Forum on Pharma & Biotech Patent Litigation in Europe returns for another exciting year with curated programming that will provide up-to-the-minute information and strategic insights on...more

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Actualités Législatives et Réglementaires – Février 2024

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Le bureau Parisien de Hogan Lovells a le plaisir de vous adresser sa lettre d'information mensuelle qui vous présente les Actualités législatives et réglementaires du mois de février 2024. Ces Actualités législatives et...more

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Finish in Eight Months: The EPO Sets Timeline for New Accelerated Opposition Practice

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The European Patent Office ("EPO") has committed to specific timelines for its new practice of accelerating opposition proceedings....more

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Changes in the global patent litigation landscape: The impact of the UPC

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The global patent landscape shifted very significantly in June last year, with the opening of the long-awaited European Unified Patent Court (the UPC). This single, one-stop judicial framework provides, for the first time, a...more

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Unified Patent Court Publishes Its First Case Load Statistics

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The UPC, a single patent court for European Union Member States, has published the first statistics on its case load since its establishment in 2023. Between June 1, 2023, and January 31, 2024, a total of 196 cases were filed...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Legal Lens on the Unified Patent Court | February 2024

The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is revolutionizing the way patents are enforced in Europe, and McDermott’s intellectual property team is here to help you navigate this dynamic landscape. Our Legal Lens on the Unified Patent...more

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Legal Lens on the Unified Patent Court | January 2024

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The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is revolutionizing the way patents are enforced in Europe, and McDermott’s intellectual property team is here to help you navigate this dynamic landscape. Our Legal Lens on the Unified Patent...more

Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C.

Mastering the Recipe of Food Technology Intellectual Property

Patents are increasingly being used to protect innovation in the food technology space. Food technology companies should carefully decide whether to use patents or trade secrets to protect their proprietary assets. ...more

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Investing in your IP Rights: A Key Step to Attracting European Startup Funding

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A recent study by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) provides useful support for those working to develop and protect valuable IP rights. It reveals that European...more

Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP

[Webinar] 180 Days of UPC: How It Started… How It’s Going… - November 29th, 9:00 am - 10:00 am PST

Please join Fitch Even for a free webinar, “180 Days of UPC: How It Started… How It’s Going…,” on Wednesday, November 29, at 9:00 a.m. PST / 10:00 a.m. MST / 11:00 a.m. CST / 12 Noon EST. The Unified Patent Court (UPC)...more

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UPC: Better comply with UPC judgments – first penalty payment ordered

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On 18 October 2023, the Düsseldorf local division of the UPC in myStromer vs. Revolt Zycling (UPC_CFI_177/2023) imposed a EUR26,500 penalty on Revolt for breaching a preliminary injunction. This is the first penalty payment...more

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The EPO Adopts a Patentee-Friendly Approach on Assessing Formal Priority Entitlement

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The Background: There has been a growing trend to invalidate European patents by challenging their formal priority and using intervening prior art. The Technical Boards of Appeal of the European Patent Office ("EPO") referred...more

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