US bill moots new court; IEEE policy criticised; Ericsson and Nokia Q3 reports; UPC judges revealed; Big Tech weighs-in on 101 guidance; plus much more
Everything we covered on IAM over the last seven days – and all you need to know from the global IP market to set yourself up for the start of another busy week.
The Long Read
Exploring third-party claims in pharmaceutical patent cases and the rights of public healthcare providers and companies seeking damages in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, France and Norway. Read more here
MONDAY 17 October
The US Supreme Court dealt a blow to Novartis when it scrapped an injunction against copycats of blockbuster multiple sclerosis treatment fingolimod. Read more here
Thirty-one cases saw patent damages awards in the US in Q3, with the United Services Automobile Association bagging the largest award of $218.5 million. Read more here
TUESDAY 18 October
The EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal released a communication laying out its preliminary opinion regarding questions of plausibility. Read more here
Major Wi-Fi standard essential patent licensors might yet refuse to accept licensing requirements under the IEEE’s revised patent policy. Read more here
Draft US legislation, obtained by IAM, is proposing the creation of a court to serve as the exclusive mechanism for setting royalty rates for US SEPs. Read more here
WEDNESDAY 19 October
Qualcomm’s senior vice president of licensing strategy and legal counsel weighed-in on the IEEE’s amended patent policy. Read more here
Netlist CEO says its Big Tech battles show need for patent reform. Read more here
THURSDAY 20 October
The Unified Patent Court finally announced the appointment of its Presidium and 85 judges with Germany dominating the key posts. Read more here
A letter sent to the US Department of Justice seeking further review of Avanci’s platform and alleging competition concerns will likely fall flat. Read more here
FRIDAY 21 October
China’s patent office’s latest move to clamp down on fraudulent filings will probably end in “smoke” according to a local expert. Read more here
Ericsson and Nokia’s Q3 reports demonstrate the high stakes of ongoing SEP disputes. Read more here
Responding to a public consultation, Big Tech urged for major changes to USPTO examiner guidance on Section 101. Read more here
SATURDAY 22 October
EIP patent attorneys discuss the clarity UK IPO case studies offer on AI invention patentability. Read more here
