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Munich Appeals Court Reinforces Security-Centric FRAND Framework in SEP Dispute

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Standard-essential patent (SEP) licensing remains a critical issue in Europe, where political bodies and national courts at times diverge in the interpretation of fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) licensing...more

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Navigating the UPC’s evidence minefield: when confidentiality issues clash with procedural deadlines

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In July 2024, the UPC Court of Appeal (CoA) clarified its procedural rules surrounding evidence preservation and confidentiality. It confirmed that the deadline for bringing an action on the merits only starts to run after...more

Volpe Koenig

Designs on Trial: Comparing U.S. and EU Design Protections Post-LKQ

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The landscape of design protection has seen significant developments on both sides of the Atlantic, with the U.S. undergoing a pivotal shift in design patent law following the Federal Circuit’s decision in LKQ Corporation v....more

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Brussels enterprise court clarifies requirements for SPC manufacturing waiver

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In a judgment of 23 December 2024, the Dutch-speaking Enterprise Court of Brussels followed the reasoning of a Dutch court earlier in 2024, ruling that (i) manufacturers are not obliged to provide the reference number of...more

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

How the U.S. Compares to Europe on Biosimilar Approvals and Products In the Pipeline – Updated January 13, 2025

Biosimilars, once a niche segment in the pharmaceutical industry, are now making a significant impact on global healthcare. These products are highly similar to an already-approved reference product, offering a more...more

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UPC ruling on Panasonic v. Oppo: A landmark decision on SEPS and FRAND

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On November, 22, 2024, the Mannheim Local Division of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) delivered a landmark ruling in Panasonic v. Oppo, setting a significant precedent in the realm of Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) and...more

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