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EPO releases Patent Index 2020: Applications stable despite pandemic, healthcare innovation soars and the US tops geographic origin of applications outside of Europe
The European Patent Office (EPO) released its Patent Index 2020 this week. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, filings remained stable
After seven years China and EU sign investment agreement
Ai-Leen Lim considers some of the highlights from the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment between China and the EU. Agreement
China’s highest court awards largest ever damages in Vanillin trade secrets case
The Supreme People’s Court (SPC) handed down its decision on February 26, 2021. Almost immediately, the business and intellectual
Swissness – recent developments in protecting the “Swiss” brand
It is no secret that Swiss products and services enjoy a great reputation both at home and abroad. They
Beijing IP Court awards Shell statutory damages
In a recent base before the Beijing IP Court, oil and gas giant Shell International received the maximum amount
China amends Guidelines for Patent Examination
In response to the latest PRC Patent Law, the CNIPA has revised the Guidelines for Patent Examination. Hai Liu
The Busines of IP – Understanding and Creating Value: Part 2 – Keeping Secrets a Secret
In this six-part series, Anders Isaksson explores some of the critical factors and motivators for why companies, small or
All eyes on Germany as UPC is resuscitated at Bundestag and Bundesrat
German ratification of the UPCA is one of the last hurdles for the Unitary Patent system. The system has
Guide: EU Trademarks after Brexit
EU trademarks will no longer be protected in the UK after Brexit. What will happen to your EUTM depends
China introduces compensation for patent terms
China’s amended Patent Law comes into force on June 1, 2021. Hai Liu from AWA Asia discusses compensation for