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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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如何加快专利申请过程,提升申请的效率?

“获得专利需要多长时间?”这个问题没有简单的答案。 管辖法律、办公室积压和申请质量都会影响其中。

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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.

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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.

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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.

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IP takes flight: inventing the future of aviation

Discover some sustainable innovations that promise to make air travel more environmentally friendly for future generations.

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What does "patent pending" mean (and can it protect inventions)?

Using the term "patent pending" signals that an invention is currently seeking patent office approval, but its actual legal weight is not always as obvious.

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Cleaning the world's oceans – one patent at a time

Take a closer look at some remarkable inventions helping to clean up our world's oceans and waterways.