Infringement by Equivalence in the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court The new test of patent infringement is used in the IPEC for the first time. The new test of patent infringement is used in the IPEC for the first time. Read more
Philips’ patent for GPS athletic performance monitoring device held largely invalid Several claims were found invalid due to lack of inventive step. Several claims were found invalid due to lack of inventive step. Read more
Potential Amendments to Chinese Patent and Design Law The proposed changes would theoretically make enforcing patents in China easier and more effective. The proposed changes would theoretically make enforcing patents in China easier and more effective. Read more
China introduces new IP appeals courts The IP Tribunal aims to provide a more consistent judicial process across China. The IP Tribunal aims to provide a more consistent judicial process across China. Read more
Technology on the move – a summary of the EPO’s 2018 report... The report highlights the rise of patent application for self-driving vehicle technology. The report highlights the rise of patent application for self-driving vehicle technology. Read more
Pfizer pregabalin patent held invalid by the UK Supreme Court The ruling highlights the importance of including enough information to prove the viability of an invention. The ruling highlights the importance of including enough information to prove the viability of an invention. Read more
Brexit Update: New draft withdrawal agreement published We take a look at what the Draft Agreement says about intellectual property rights. We take a look at what the Draft Agreement says about intellectual property rights. Read more
New EPO guidelines provide clarity on the examination of AI inventions The guidance will be helpful to those developing inventions relating to AI and machine learning. The guidance will be helpful to those developing inventions relating to AI and machine learning. Read more
Patent box claims increase to over £900 million We break down the key points from HMRC's annual statistical report on the uptake of the Patent Box. We break down the key points from HMRC's annual statistical report on the uptake of the Patent Box. Read more
