17 October 2024   As AI tools gain traction in private practice, corporate counsel can see the benefits but remain wary of full integration themselves, finds Marisa Woutersen at TPN North America.

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More AI patents are being allowed due to revised guidelines introduced this year that set out specific criteria, says Hengwei Zhou of CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office.
Trademarks
Developments in branding and new regulations are placing a multitude of demands on in-house lawyers, says Frédéric Blanc of Dennemeyer.
Patents
The Beijing IP court’s decision to revive a key semaglutide patent based on experimental data has far-reaching legal and economic implications, says Jennifer Che of Eagle IP
Patents
Dedicated IP courts and a heightened focus on patent law have transformed the handling of disputes in the country, say Abel Gomes and Liliane Roriz of Licks Attorneys
Jurisdiction reports
The pan-Eurasian system covers eight states and offers uniform patent protection, and swift, predictable examination, says Erik Viik of Papula-Nevinpat.
Trademarks
Companies with trademarks for limited-edition products must take special care in ensuring that they can maintain and demonstrate adequate use, says Joana Fialho Pinto of Inventa
Patents
For the first time in its 127-year history, the AIPPI World Congress will be hosted in China. WIPR talks to the association’s Chinese Group leadership to find out more.
Trademarks
A ruling from the Portuguese Supreme Court on a local delicacy serves up an important reminder about the scope of protected geographical indications, says Diogo Antunes of Inventa.
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Unified Patent Court
10 October 2024   Value-for-money UPC is worth it say senior corporate IP leaders | Court offers alternative to costly US litigation | GSK corporate counsel says UPC offers “strategic plank” in Europe | Advantage goes to ‘whoever can access the CMS first’.
Patents
10 October 2024   DoJ questions application of Noerr doctrine in Realtek v Mediatek I Chipmaker accused larger rival of ‘hiring patent trolls as litigation hit men’ | Move to discovery will ‘bring sunlight to patent trolls’ abusive practices’ says Realtek.
Unified Patent Court
9 October 2024   Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys annual congress takes place this week I Event will explore the impact of the UPC | UK firms that have concentrated on European patent applications and oppositions are 'in a really strong position’ says CIPA president.
Unified Patent Court
9 October 2024   UPC judges 'like to test you' says CIPA Congress panel | Experienced court players from HGF, Bardehle Pagenberg, Taylor Wessing share advice and anecdotes in Edinburgh | Clients ‘ask four things of the fledgling court’.
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9 October 2024   US appeals court orders Crocs to face false advertising claims | Rival is ‘laser-focused on making this trial the beginning of the end of Crocs's audacious lies’ | Ruling targets misleading assertions of patented footwear technology.
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