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Of Molecules & Medicine: A New Focus on Antibodies in 2021 Update to EPO Guidelines

Today, 1 March 2021, a whole new Guidelines section focusing on antibodies will enter into force. Of the top 10 blockbuster drugs by global sales, at least six are antibodies. Clearly antibody-based therapies are of significant importance to human health and of significant commercial importance.

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Geographical Indications – A Step Towards Harmonisation

Geographical indications (GIs) are a type of intellectual property right that provide protection for many well-known goods including foodstuffs, beverages, handicrafts, and industrial products.

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A Secret Injunction – Ericsson Granted “Anti-Interference” Injunction Against Samsung in Global SEP Dispute

The decision of the District Court in the US means that Ericsson can continue to assert its US SEPs, despite an anti-suit injunction obtained by Samsung in secret parallel proceedings held in China.

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Key Points of the New Amendments to the Chinese Patent Law

China’s National People’s Congress approved the amendments for the China Patent Law on 17 October 2020, which will come into force on 1 June 2021. Kirwin Lee summarises several key changes brought by these amendments.

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Brexit: We have it covered

The UK’s departure from the European Union may, on the face of it, have had an impact on certain IP rights and on how particular work is handled, but it is business as usual for us in terms of our service to our clients.

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A Patent for a hanger…maybe, but not today

Haseltine Lake Kempner has successfully defended Tesco against a patent infringement action brought by The Janger Limited, a UK-based garment hanger designer and manufacturer.

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Germany Moves Closer to Ratification of UPC Agreement

The Lower House of the German Parliament (Bundestag) voted on 26th November 2020 to ratify the UPC agreement.

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EPO-CNIPA New PCT Pilot Programme starts on 1 December 2020

From 1 December 2020, Chinese PCT applicants will be given the option to select the EPO as their International Searching Authority (ISA). According to the joint communiqué published on the EPO website, this scheme will be implemented as a two-year pilot programme.

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UKIPO’s Address for Service Rule Change Coming into Force on 1 January 2021

The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) yesterday announced a significant change to its address for service rules. From 1 January 2021 IP owners will be required to supply a UK address for new patent and trademark applications in addition to any new contentious proceedings.