Region: Asia-Pacific

LG Energy shifts patent strategy up a gear against infringing “industry latecomers”

The battery giant is developing a pool for licensing out but will pursue litigation where needed under new “firm stance”, Han Sun Lee tells IAM

16 May 2024

China’s SEP pool creation efforts require overseas input

Saturday Opinion: China needs to look beyond domestic subsidies for joint licensing of essential patents to really take off

11 May 2024

China worries loom in wake of US non-compete clause ban

While the move has been applauded for its benefits for low-wage workers, it potentially leaves the US vulnerable on the international stage

10 May 2024

Chinese government encouraging companies to dip toes in home-grown SEP pools

However the latest efforts to spur the commercialisation of IP have been met with reluctance

10 May 2024

Amendments to Trademark Act impose stricter restrictions on trademark agents and introduce accelerated examination system

Anticipated changes to Taiwan’s trademark legislation have now come into force, requiring potential agents to register with the IP office and allowing applicants that meet certain criteria to file for accelerated examination in urgent cases.

08 May 2024

Time for CRISPR Cas9 patent enforcement approaching, says IP licensing chief on CVC side

ERS Genomics seeking to educate market on need to take a licence, says Michael Arciero, but litigation may soon be necessary

06 May 2024

Visiting Washington DC patent people filled me with optimism

Saturday Opinion: US Congress sentiment on patent reform has been swayed by national security concerns, Big Tech probes, and innovation stories that combat “patent troll” talk

04 May 2024

Case Spotlight: Motorola’s pursuit of Hytera underscores complexity of enforcing trade secrets beyond borders

Seventh Circuit’s strict wording in a recent order indicates patience is running out with the Chinese defendant’s “litigation misconduct”

03 May 2024

Dolby sues Indian smartphone maker over AAC, USAC SEPs

Dolby’s latest multimedia codec dispute comes as it reports below-expected revenue for Q2 2024

03 May 2024

Qualcomm pursuing negotiations with Huawei over expiring patent licence

The San Diego-based chipmaker is also continuing negotiations with a “growing, China-headquartered OEM that sells primarily in developing regions”

02 May 2024