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Book Review: Intellectual Property Law in China, 2nd Edition

The IPKat

The first edition of Intellectual Property Law in China (IPLCN) was the first of a bunch of goodies this Kat enthusiastically gathered from the incomparable IP library of the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition (MPI). However, the authors aimed higher.

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Upcoming Events

Patently-O

I have several public events coming up over the next few months that I’m looking forward to. I always enjoy the opportunity to connect with old friends and meet new people who are ready to dig into the details of intellectual property law. This year we’re limiting the focus to patent law & trademark law.

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ERA IP-focused events and courses return with 25% discount for IPKat readers

The IPKat

Over the next few months, the following will take place and IPKat readers will have an opportunity to enroll with a 25% discount in the registration fees: Summer Course on European Intellectual Property Law Trier, 1-5 July 2024 This course will provide a thorough introduction to European intellectual property law.

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Forthcoming ERA IP events with IPKat readers’ special discount

The IPKat

Annual Conference on EU Law in the Pharmaceutical Sector 2022 (Brussels/online) The first event is the Annual Conference on EU Law in the Pharmaceutical Sector 2022 , which will take place in hybrid format (Brussels and online) on 17 and 18 March 2022.

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Anticipation and Obviousness in Patent Law: An Analysis of Recent IPR Decisions

Intellectual Property Law Blog

The Federal Circuit disagreed and noted that in any event, a reference does not teach away if it merely expresses a general preference for an alternative invention but does not criticize, discredit or otherwise discourage investigation into the invention claimed (citing UCB, Inc.

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Sunday Surprises

The IPKat

With rising temperatures and spring in the air in Europe, here come the latest Kat news, events and more. Events 18-19 April 2024: AIPPI Trilateral Seminar The Polish, German and French Groups of AIPPI organise the traditional joint seminar on IP related issues. It is one of the most-used patent law resources.

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HOW INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW CAN SOLVE LITIGATION SURROUNDING THE HATCH-WAXMAN ACT BROUGHT BY THE COURT’S DECISION IN BRAEBURN V. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION

JIPL Online

In fact, over the centuries, patent law has developed a formal approach for evaluating a product’s “innovation.” The FDA can find comfort knowing that the law, particularly intellectual property (IP) law, has already defined “innovation.” Intellectual Property Law: Cases & Materials 124 (5th ed.