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Federal Circuit Affirms $95 Million Verdict in E-Cigarette Patent Battle Between Altria and Reynolds

Patently-O

Like Judge Reyna's decision in EcoFactor , the case involves the use of lump-sum licenses to create a running royalty calculation, as well as the proper approach to apportioning damages so that the award is for the use of the patented invention. Continue reading this post on Patently-O.

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WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge: Concerns of India and Developing Nations- Part II

SpicyIP

The treaty’s implications vary based on two hypothetical scenarios for India: Scenario 1- Technological Boom by 2030-35 in India especially for domestic Indian Patents : If India achieves significant technological advancements, patents owned by Indian entities may gain high demand in developed nations.

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Equity and Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation

U.S. Department of Commerce

It is projected that by 2030, one out of five workers will be Latino. This pursuit of equity is not just the right thing to do – it’s the right thing to do for our economy. America has over 4.7 million Latino-owned businesses that contribute $800 billion to our economy each year. Take a moment to read these powerful blogs.

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Unambiguous disclosure without patent profanity (T 2171/21)

The IPKat

The SPC on the composition of matter case for secukinumab expires in 2030. The case law relating to pointers and selection inventions is well established CLBA, II-E-1.6.2c) ). Secukinumab is marketed by Novartis in Europe as Cosentyx for a number of inflammatory diseases, including psoriasis and ankylosing spondylitis (AS).

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Guest post by Dr. Dimeglio – An Invitation to Inclusive Innovation

Patently-O

Leaders realize that the next big invention can emerge from unexpected quarters at their businesses, and many have begun casting the net as wide as possible. billion by 2030. Achieving this end at a company means having all perspectives involved in the inventing and patenting processes. This time around is different.

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Overlapping Ranges in Claims and Prior Art Result in Invalidation of Patent on Transdermal Patch for Parkinson’s Disease

Patently-O

In 2007, UCB invented and marketed “original Neupro,” a transdermal patch for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease containing a dispersion of amorphous rotigotine and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), with the PVP functioning as a stabilizer. If the drug crystallizes in the patch, it will generally not be able to cross the skin barrier.

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Patent Application for Gilead’s Lenacapavir Opposed: Saving Generics of HIV Drugs?

SpicyIP

The FERs for all five applications detail issues on the accounts of novelty, inventiveness, non-patentability and sufficiency of disclosure as raised in the GPOs. Moreover, it is not like the First Examination Reports (FERs) of these applications released by the IPO don’t call out exactly these issues with the patent applications.