SpicyIP

MARCH 21, 2024

Pre-Grant Opposition The first proposal relates to amending the pre-grant opposition mechanism, which allows patent applications to be opposed before the Patent Office officially “grants” the patent. From a policy perspective, pre-grant oppositions are excellent policy.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 21, 2022

Huawei and Verizon settle their FRAND patent dispute concerning the infringement claims in Texas, which was done shortly after the start of the trial. Through the settlementwhich was under confidential terms, the parties settle their patent dispute and lawsuits. Image Source: gettyimages]. Chinese market.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

In our new paper, The Truth About Design Patents , we debunk three widely held—but incorrect—views about U.S. design patents. Taken together, these myths paint a grim picture of design patents: Half of all design patent applications are rejected. Most asserted design patents are invalidated in litigation.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

Highlights of the Week Hot-Tubbing in Indian IP Litigation: Delhi High Court Issues Directives in High-Stakes Patent Infringement Case Image from [link] here Recently, the DHC issued directives regarding expert evidence in the Perjeta patent litigation. Anything we are missing out on? Please let us know in the comments below.

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