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The legal framework for organising e-sport events
The law defines e-sport as “a video game competition [that] pits two or more players or teams of players against each other for a score or victory”[1]. +
Quick recap: European patent practice regarding the patentability of surgical methods
The case law of the European Patent Office (EPO) concerning the patentability of surgical methods has undergone a significant evolution following decision G1/07 of the EPO’s Enlarged Board of Appeal +
New developments regarding CNIPA-EPO Pilot Programme
Starting from December 1, 2024, the search fees for designating the EPO as International Search Authority for applications participating in the CNIPA-EPO Pilot Programme may be paid in Chinese Yuan +
Copaxone: EU Commission fines Teva over misuse of the patent system and disparagement
Copaxone – EU Commission fines Teva €462.6 million over misuse of the patent system and disparagement. +
Russia: new patent legislation
Regulation No. 1278 published on 27 September 2024 makes a number of changes to Russian law. +
Change of practice in access to patent literature documents
Notice from the European Patent Office dated 2 July 2024 concerning a change of practice in access to patent literature documents cited in search and examination proceedings. +
Continuation of examination and opposition proceedings in view of referral G 1/24
Notice from the European Patent Office dated 1 July 2024 concerning the continuation of examination and opposition proceedings in view of referral G 1/24. +
Lavoix: Your trusted partner for litigation before the Unified Patent Court
Since the establishment of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) one year ago, Lavoix, a European group specialized in intellectual property, has asserted itself as a leader in managing patent litigation. +
Milan: the IP place to be!
On June 27, 2024, the Unified Patent Court (UPC) opened a new section of the Central Division in Milan, following the decision of the Administrative Committee of 26 June 2023 +
Romania will accede to the UPC agreement on September 1st 2024
Romania has deposited its instrument of ratification on May 31, 2024 and will accede to the UPC agreement on September 1st, 2024. Thus, starting from that date, the UPC agreement +