Standards-essential patents and emerging technologies
07 Dec 2022
The topic of standards-essential patents (SEPs) was the subject of one of the workshops at FICPI’s World Congress in Cannes in September 2022.
The purpose...
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Knock, knock: Who’s there? A discussion of “Straw Person” proceeding
05 Dec 2022
Several jurisdictions permit inter partes proceedings like oppositions and invalidity or expungement suits to be brought by “any person”.
This opens the possibility of initiating...
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Recent developments within the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office
12 Oct 2022
- Service by publication has come into effect
- Turkish Patent and Trademark Office put discussions over well-known trade mark registry on its agenda
- Turkish...
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Statement of Working for patents in India - deadline 30 September 2022
17 Aug 2022
The due date of September 30, 2022 to file the Statement of Working for the patents granted in India on or before March 31,...
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Important information on trade marks in Yemen - Sana’a and Aden jurisdictions
03 Aug 2022
Important update concerning trade mark registration in Aden and Sana’a...
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Changes to Singapore patent practice with effect from 26 May 2022
21 Jun 2022
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (“IPOS”) has announced certain changes to IP practices, as well as a general increase in official fees. The...
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