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- Applications of Generative AI in Drugs Development and Materials Discovery: IP Considerations
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This article reviews some genAI applications in these fields and dives into associated intellectual property (IP) issues.
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- Why Filing German Patents is a Strategic Advantage for Chinese Applicants
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This article explores why the DPMA should play a role in the European patent strategies of Chinese applicants and how it can serve as a gateway to success in the European market.
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- Protection of Inventions and Utility Models in Russia
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Part IV of the Russian Civil Code governs legal protection of inventions and utility models. Russia is a member of the World Trade Organization, the World Intellectual Property Organization, the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), the Patent Law Treaty,...
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- AI and Patents——Innovative Turn or Risk to Innovation？
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In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved very rapidly in terms of performance and has revolutionized numerous fields, from medicine to finance, from industrial production to artistic creativity.
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- Obtaining Design Protection in Russia
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There are three main ways to obtain registration for an industrial design in Russia, namely: National Russian Design Patent,International Design registration (Hague system) designating Russia and Eurasian Design Patent.
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- Patent Litigation Strategies for Chinese Enterprises in Germany
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Germany is by far one of China’s most important trading partner in Europe. Conversely, China is Germany’s number one economic partner country in Asia. Due to this interdependence, IP disputes involving Chinese companies are commonplace in Germany. This article will provide examples of patent litigation strategies for Chinese companies and focus on some key aspects of first instance proceedings, as well as provide salient suggestions.
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- James Lacey: RWS Empowers the Local Impact of Global IP Strategies
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In 2023, RWS China's IP Solutions team was recognized as one of the "2023 Outstanding IP Service Teams in China" by China IP. We were honored to have an interview with James Lacey, Senior Vice President, Product & Operations of IP Services of RWS, who shared his insights on RWS's full life-cycle IP solutions.
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- Chinese courts have jurisdiction over global SEP rate disputes involving foreign patent pools
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In a landmark decision, China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) recently ruled that Chinese courts have jurisdiction over global SEP rate disputes involving foreign patent pools. This marks a significant development in the enforcement of fair licensing practices in intellectual property.
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- A Statistical Model for Analyzing the Lifetime Cost of Chinese Patents
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The author has conducted a study investigating how a company's internal reviews and CNIPA examinations affect the lifetime cost of Chinese patents. A statistical model based on the Lognormal distribution of patent value and supported by empirical data was proposed to analyze the influences. The study considers all costs incurred throughout the innovation stage to the end of patent life. The findings suggest that the lifetime cost of a good patent can be minimized by a particular combination of the internal pass rate and the official grant rate.
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- China’s top court released the top 10 intellectual property cases——Administrative Dispute over Invalidation of "Face Recognition" Invention Patent
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This case clarifies the requirements for the extent, manner, and purpose of claim modifications in administrative procedures for patent invalidation. It provides significant reference for understanding the legal standards for "further limited" modifications in these procedures.
