In a recent decision the Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office (EPO) has for the first time addressed the use of AI to support arguments on claim interpretation, in this case deciding that ChatGPT cannot be used as a...more
Recent European Commission (Commission) proposals, including a broadening of the so-called ‘Bolar exemption’, would substantially change various incentive schemes related to medicinal product approvals, with the stated goal...more
'Go live’ of Unitary Patents and the corresponding Unified Patent Court (UPC) system in the EU is imminent. The UPC system has particular relevance to life sciences and technology transactional and commercial contracts where...more
In the competitive world of FinTech, developing an effective Intellectual Property (IP) strategy early on is key. We have developed the Hogan Lovells IP FinTech Guide to assist you with key questions on this essential...more
Hogan Lovells has secured an important victory for its client HTC against IPCom in a long-running patent litigation battle. In its judgment handed down yesterday, the UK Patents Court has struck out a claim that damages for...more
Netherlands -
Proceedings on the merits in the Netherlands are continuing as normal as possible. This means that new cases can be filed and the exchange of written submissions continues as usual. Oral hearings are for the...more
The Hogan Lovells IP & Media Technology team is closely following the impact of COVID-19 on the operation of Courts around the world and what this means in practice for clients engaged in or contemplating litigation, with...more
Japan -
On 7 April 2020, the Japanese government declared a state of emergency in seven prefectures, due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. Subsequently, on 16 April 2020, the Japanese government declared a state of...more
4/27/2020
/ Administrative Hearings ,
Administrative Proceedings ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Deadlines ,
EU ,
INPI ,
Intellectual Property Litigation ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Japan ,
Judicial Proceedings ,
UK
China -
In February, during the peak of the COVID-19 epidemic in China, the Supreme People’s Court issued a statement that courts at all levels were to assist parties in litigation to file cases or mediate disputes online,...more
The Daily Report is a compilation of COVID-19 (coronavirus) news briefs from around the world to help life sciences and health care companies stay current in this challenging time.
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4/9/2020
/ Duties ,
EIOPA ,
EU ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Imports ,
Life Sciences ,
Medical Devices ,
Medical Supplies ,
Moratorium ,
Over The Counter Drugs (OTC) ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Relief Measures ,
Tariffs ,
Value-Added Tax (VAT)
As the spread of COVID-19 accelerates across the globe, everyone wants to find a way to tackle the pandemic, from Governments asking manufacturers to urgently make vital equipment to inventors creating innovative solutions. ...more
China -
In February, during the peak of the COVID-19 epidemic in China, the Supreme People’s Court issued a statement that courts at all levels were to assist parties in litigation to file cases or mediate disputes online,...more
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) -
The CJEU has announced? temporary changes to its working arrangements. Judicial activity will continue, but priority will be given to those cases that are particularly...more
3/30/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ,
France ,
Germany ,
Intellectual Property Litigation ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Japan ,
Judicial Proceedings ,
Mexico ,
Netherlands ,
Spain ,
UK
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) -
The CJEU has announced? temporary changes to its working arrangements. Judicial activity will continue, but priority will be given to those cases that are particularly...more
France -
By an implementation regulation issued on 16 March 2020, the Ministry of Justice has declared the closure of the courts, except for criminal and civil emergency services. This measure involves both the suspension of...more
3/23/2020
/ China ,
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ,
EU ,
Germany ,
Italy ,
Japan ,
Mexico ,
Netherlands ,
Spain ,
UK ,
USPTO ,
WIPO
Netherlands -
Proceedings on the merits in the Netherlands are continuing as normal as possible. This means that new cases can be filed and the exchange of written submissions continues as usual. Until 6 April, oral...more
3/18/2020
/ Administrative Proceedings ,
China ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Crisis Management ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Intellectual Property Litigation ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Judicial Proceedings ,
Jurisdiction ,
Netherlands ,
Pending Litigation ,
Public Health ,
UK
Netherlands -
Proceedings on the merits in the Netherlands are continuing as normal as possible. This means that new cases can be filed and the exchange of written submissions continues as usual....more
3/18/2020
/ Business Litigation ,
China ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Crisis Management ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Intellectual Property Litigation ,
International Litigation ,
Judicial Proceedings ,
Netherlands ,
Pending Litigation ,
UK
From wristbands that count your steps, to skin patches that measure your sun exposure, a wide range of products are entering the wearable-technology market and raising new questions about intellectual property (IP) claims and...more
4/23/2018
/ Connected Items ,
Copyright ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
IP License ,
Non-Practicing Entities ,
Patent Applications ,
Patent Infringement ,
Patent Portfolios ,
Patent Registration ,
Patents ,
Technology Sector ,
Wearable Technology
On 17 October 2017, Hogan Lovells, London hosted its annual ‘Intellectual Values’ seminar which this year focused on the ‘connected world’. Katie McConnell, a Counsel in our IPMT team, gave a snapshot of the issues arising...more
The UK government’s draft EU Withdrawal Bill (the “Brexit Bill“) aims to incorporate EU directives and regulations into UK domestic law in their current form immediately following Brexit (“Retained EU Law“). This article...more
11/15/2017
/ Biotechnology ,
EU ,
European Patent Convention ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Inventions ,
Member State ,
Patent Exhaustion ,
Patents ,
Pending Legislation ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Referendums ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Supplementary Protection Certificate ,
UK ,
UK Brexit ,
Unified Patent Court ,
Unitary Patent