Kingsoft, Xiaomi Establish New IP Investment Fund
Kingsoft and Xiaomi have set up a USD 35 million fund to invest in intellectual property in China. The initiative is a response to regulatory changes affecting tech…
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IEEE amends it’s IP policy related to Standard Essential Patents
IEEE has amended its IP policy for Standard Essential Patents, requiring RAND licensing and setting limits on injunctions. The clarified definition of reasonable terms is expected to reduce…
Patent: Patents are Forever; What Jobs teaches you from the Grave!
The post discusses how inventors like Steve Jobs continue to receive patents even after their death through legal processes and estate actions. It analyses the implications for intellectual…
Is Criteria to Determine Obviousness in Patent Still Ambiguous?
The post discusses the persistent ambiguity in the legal criteria for determining obviousness in patent matters. It assesses recent judicial trends and the impact of landmark cases like…
New Intellectual Property Rights to ease Patent filing
The new Intellectual Property Rights policy in India seeks to make patent filing more accessible to Indian innovators. The policy highlights the need for legal reforms and targeted…
True Position Inc.’s Device Locator Patent Invalidated
The USPTO’s PTAB has invalidated True Position Inc.’s device locator patent 7,783,299 on grounds of anticipation and obviousness based on prior art. Polaris Wireless successfully challenged the patent’s…
What makes Samsung want to buy Blackberry?
Samsung’s reported interest in acquiring Blackberry highlights the value of Blackberry’s patent portfolio and strategic assets. The potential deal faces regulatory scrutiny in Canada and could impact competition…
‘Killead’s Patent Application Killed by the Indian Patent Office!
Gilead’s patent for Sofosbuvir was rejected by the Indian Patent Office on grounds of insufficient therapeutic efficacy. This landmark decision enables wider access to affordable generic Hepatitis C…
Roche’s backbone rendered brittle by Indian Patent Office
The Indian Patent Office has revoked Roche’s patent on Bonviva after Cipla challenged its validity, citing a lack of inventive step and patentability. This decision highlights critical aspects…
Weekly IP Warm-UP!
Weekly IP Warm-UP covers notable intellectual property law updates, including copyright and patent litigation, music industry developments, and trade secrets cases. The post analyses recent legal changes and…