In a world where more assets are not patentable, how do you communicate the significance of trade secrets to your clients? In today’s landscape, deciding between filing patent applications and maintaining trade secrets is a strategic balancing act. It’s essential to weigh the benefits of patent disclosure – granting exclusive rights through publication – against […]
Last Thursday I moderated a webinar titled “German FRAND Cases: the EC’s Amicus Brief and Other Developments.” The panelists included Peter Picht and Erik Habich, who along with me edited the recently-published volume “FRAND: German Case Law and Other Developments (Edward Elgar 2024) (see previous discussion on this blog here and here); Munich Regional Court
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What is your take on SEP holders using the ITC to obtain injunctive relief, and should they factor this into their litigation strategy? We’ve seen a surge in requests to support high-stakes SEP disputes. While 3GPP standards are often in the news, we are also seeing significant activity around the Qi wireless-charging standard. Patent owners
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Last Thursday I moderated a webinar titled “German FRAND Cases: the EC’s Amicus Brief and Other Developments.” The panelists included Peter Picht and Erik Habich, who along with me edited the recently-published volume “FRAND: German Case Law and Other Developments (Edward Elgar 2024) (see previous discussion on this blog here and here); Munich Regional Court
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Claim construction refers to a set of rules that help determine the scope and meaning of a patent’s claims. These rules are essential for understanding what is and isn’t covered by a patent. Without them, writing, reading, and interpreting claims can feel frustrating and inconsistent. The good news? Once you grasp the rules, they become
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As a biotech expert, what are the key challenges associated with securing and enforcing patent rights in this space? Expecting the unexpected is a constant challenge for all practitioners. While no lawyer could possibly have predicted the not-so-long passed USPTO Section 101 amendment on patent eligibility of diagnostic claims, the ensuing pain still undoubtedly resonates
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Last Thursday I moderated a webinar titled “German FRAND Cases: the EC’s Amicus Brief and Other Developments.” The panelists included Peter Picht and Erik Habich, who along with me edited the recently-published volume “FRAND: German Case Law and Other Developments (Edward Elgar 2024) (see previous discussion on this blog here and here); Munich Regional Court
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The best mode requirement in patent law ensures that inventors disclose the most effective way of practicing their invention. However, the law doesn’t require inventors to explicitly identify the best mode. This allows you to satisfy the legal requirement while keeping competitors guessing about the true “secret sauce” of your invention. Here’s how to strike
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What has been your most memorable case to date, and why does it stand out? This was a non-SEP infringement litigation that achieved a global settlement through coordinated actions filed across five jurisdictions. Beyond my role as lead counsel for the Japanese proceedings, I participated in numerous global counsel meetings. Through this experience, I learned
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Last Thursday I moderated a webinar titled “German FRAND Cases: the EC’s Amicus Brief and Other Developments.” The panelists included Peter Picht and Erik Habich, who along with me edited the recently-published volume “FRAND: German Case Law and Other Developments (Edward Elgar 2024) (see previous discussion on this blog here and here); Munich Regional Court
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