Pilot Program Introduced by the ITC for Interim Initial Determinations in Section 337 Investigations

shot by IP News Shots / 5:39 pm on 17 May, 2021

The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has introduced a pilot program allowing interim initial determinations (ID) by Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) in Section 337 investigations. As per the program, the ALJs will be able to hold hearings and receive briefings before the main evidentiary hearing is held so that factual records can be fully developed for the resolution of disputes.

Read More at: https://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/patent/1068516/itc-launches-new-pilot-program-for-interim-initial-determinations-on-key-issues-in-section-337-investigations

Industry: Others

EUIPO, EPO and Technical University of Munich Sign IP Promotion Partnership

shot by IP News Shots / 7:11 pm on 15 February, 2021

The European Patent Office (EPO), European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) as well as the Technical University of Munich have recently signed a partnership agreement. The agreement relates to the promotion of IP in higher education.

Read more at: https://www.intellectualpropertymagazine.com/people/epo-euipo-and-tum-sign-higher-education-partnership–1.htm

Industry: Others

Day One Project and Ex-IP Officials Release Collaborative Document

shot by IP News Shots / 6:53 pm on 20 January, 2021

A collaborative document has been released by Day One Project in conjunction with former IP officials, which outlines issues that should be addressed by the Biden administration. The document includes issues like drug prices, patent applicant diversity data collection, patent eligibility reforms and the constitutionality of the administrative patent judges

Read More at: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/pharma-and-life-sciences/cutting-patented-drug-costs-on-obama-era-officials-ip-wish-list

Industry: Others

USPTO Director Iancu Set to Leave Office after Resignation Announcement

shot by IP News Shots / 6:51 pm on 20 January, 2021

The Director of the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Andrei Iancu announced his resignation as he presented an address at an event of the US Chamber of Commerce. Iancu mentioned in his address the need for an urgent patent eligibility reform as he bid farewell to his colleagues at the office.

Read More at: https://www.law360.com/articles/1343992/iancu-resigns-as-uspto-director-urges-eligibility-reform

Industry: Others

WTO Remains Indecisive on Intellectual Property Waiver for COVID-19 Vaccine

shot by IP News Shots / 6:34 pm on 20 January, 2021

The World Trade Organization’s (WTO) TRIPS Council still remains undecided on the proposal to waive off patent and IP restrictions on COVID-19 vaccines and other paraphernalia. A discussion of about 30 members was held on the issue. However, there is no outcome yet.

Read More at: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/no-consensus-at-wto-on-ip-waiver-for-covid-19-vaccine/articleshow/80356272.cms?utm_campaign=andapp&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=native_share_tray

Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Innovation Alliance Urges Biden and Harris to Empower Patent System

shot by IP News Shots / 5:55 pm on 18 January, 2021

President-elect Joseph R. Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala D. Harris of the US have received a letter from the Executive Director of the Innovation Alliance urging the president-elect and his administration to make effective use of technological advancement and empower the US patent system, also adding that the current system needs strengthening as it is in distress.

Read More at: https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2021/01/17/innovation-alliance-urges-biden-administration-support-patent-rights/id=129019/

Industry: Others