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Setting the record straight on patent infringement and damages
The time and money involved in litigation emphasizes the critical need to understand how this aspect of patent law works.
Piracy of traditional knowledge: urgent need for equitable solutions
Traditional knowledge (TK) represents the know-how passed down through generations within a community. But how does it interact with modern patent systems?
Plant patents: balancing innovation and biodiversity
Mounting pressure on Earth's natural resources means agriculture must become more efficient and adaptive, and IP rights will have an important role to play in achieving this goal.
How viable is the global patent system?
Discover what has been shaking up the IP industry and what can be done to ensure the future stability of our global patent system.
Unitary effect and European validations in view of national prior rights
It has now been over six months since the doors of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) opened, bringing numerous changes for European patent applicants and recent patentees.
Resistive forces: examining counter-influences to AI uptake in IP practice
The enthusiasm to apply AI to professional services has its place, but we must be aware of the technology's limits and risks when patents are concerned.
IP briefs: Abolition of the EPC's "10-day rule"
For the Intellectual Property (IP) system to function predictably and consistently, regulations must be set in stone. Yet that stone can still be reshaped as needed.
Spooktacular Halloween inventions
This time of year, the moon can have a strange effect on even the stalwart IP sector. So, join us as we lift the coffin lid on five eerie inventions – if you dare!
How long does it take to get a patent, and how can you speed up the process?
There is no simple answer to the question, "How long does it take to get a patent?" Jurisdictional law, office backlog and application quality all play into it.
Assessing IP sustainability with the Green Patent Indicator
The Green Patent Indicator is designed to help your organization comply with reporting obligations while directing IP strategy toward greater sustainability and long-term growth.
Intangible witness - the Intellectual Property of forensics
When it comes to crime-solving tools, the full force of the patent system is available to protect the technologies protecting the public.
Licensing regimes under the UPC: What will change?
The opening of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) on June 1, 2023, raises questions about potential changes to existing licensing regimes.
