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Companies with IP generate at least 23.8% more revenue according to latest EU report

The report ‘The Intellectual Property Rights and Firm Performance in the European Union’ was published last month and analyses

European Commission reports show misuse of divisionals can in itself contravene EU law

In November last year, I was interviewed about the European Commission’s €462.6 million fine against pharmaceutical giant Teva and

IP Enforcement Strategies: Combating Counterfeiting in Southeast Asia and China

Counterfeiting remains among the most significant threats to intellectual property rights globally, particularly in Southeast Asia and China. These

How foreign applicants can take advantage of China’s updated patent regime

China implemented the fourth amendment to its Patent Law, which came into effect on 1 July 2021. The amended

CNIPA releases detailed guidelines on trademark licences

China’s Trademark Law stipulates that, when granting others the right to use registered trademarks, the licensor must record the

Interview: Will patent filers have to change practices after European Commission’s €462.6 million fine against big pharma’s Teva?

New rules for medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices

In recent years, several new and amended requirements have been introduced for medical devices and in vitro diagnostic devices

Danish Copyright Act – You may (still) lawfully use copyrighted works for parody purposes

An amendment to the Danish Copyright Act will enter into force on July 1, 2024. The amendment codifies a

Media Vs. Technology – More U.S. Newspapers sue OpenAI and Microsoft

In a significant turn of events, in December 2023, the New York Times took legal action against OpenAI and

Sweden’s Proposed Patents Act

On 11 April 2024, the Swedish Council on Legislation was presented with a new Swedish Patents Act proposal. The