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The Long Read
Life sciences companies are frequently on the front line when it comes to being flexible on IP and pricing, says Ben Bourke of Womble Bond Dickinson. The most recent example of this is Moderna Therapeutics’ promise not to enforce patents relating to its approved covid-19 vaccine. Such a response makes sense and should be favoured over government-led initiatives to circumvent IP rights. Read more here
MONDAY 5th April
A look at Chinese companies’ semiconductor patent holdings suggests that their best bet for gaining globally relevant IP in the space is to acquire it. However, that leaves them with a big problem. Read more here
A new starting point for calculating cost awards in complex disputes could help to deter lengthy or unnecessary patent proceedings in Canada. Read more here
Aon launches $400 million fund designed for companies that have already been through their initial rounds of financing. Possession of a strong IP portfolio is one of the key assessment criteria. Read more here
TUESDAY 6th April
Acer does not have a track record of working with NPEs, but a recent assignment to Rock Creek Networks LLC has lit the fuse on a new assertion effort in the Western District of Texas. Read more here
Pharma companies must factor tough standing requirements into their IPR strategies at the USPTO after the Supreme Court declined to hear Argentum Pharmaceuticals v Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Read more here
In an exclusive interview, Thom Tillis, the Republican’s IP lead in the US Senate, reveals his USPTO director red lines and explains why Tiffany Cunningham is the right CAFC pick. Read more here
WEDNESDAY 7th April
Nokia and Lenovo have agreed a multi-year, multi-technology, patent cross-licence deal that will also see the Chinese company make a net balancing payment. Read more here
Apple has acquired at least 65 US patent assets from Panasonic, just weeks after picking up 24 more from the NPE Sun Patent Trust. Read more here
In an exclusive interview with IAM, former USPTO head Andrei Iancu amplifies his message that the US needs a national innovation policy and that policymakers need to wake up to SEPs. Read more here
THURSDAY 8th April
Despite well-documented problems with India’s Intellectual Property Appellate Board, its sudden closure by the government has drawn protests from IP practitioners. Read more here
A deal struck between BridgeBio Pharma and Helsinn Group is the latest evidence of the new opportunities for IP monetisation provided by hub-and-spoke life sciences companies. Read more here
With the semiconductor industry facing a supply crunch, Netlist has used recent courtroom gains to agree a purchase deal as well as a patent licence with long-time litigation opponent SK hynix. Read more here
FRIDAY 9th April
IAM has learnt that multiple Chinese companies have been approached by brokers offering to sell smartphone-related patents from LG. Read more here
Sony’s creative use of patents over the years has enabled multiple acquisitions and helped underpin a major business transformation. Read more here
The Fortress IP Group is back in the market for fresh capital and is seeking to build a fund that could reach a value of $900 million. Read more here
SATURDAY 10th April
In a split Senate, Thom Tillis’ determination to prevent any dilution of Andrei Iancu’s USPTO reforms will matter – a lot. Read more here
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