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ACPC Members - You don't want to miss the Patent Clearance Strategies: Not One Size Fits All panel discussion at the 2024 Summer Meeting. Patent Clearance and Freedom-to-Operate studies serve different purposes, from avoiding risk to supporting a corporate culture of respect for intellectual property. They can also come in different shapes and sizes depending on the litigation landscape of the relevant industry and an individual company’s risk tolerance. This panel including: Jeremy Monaldo, Cheryl Tubach, Patrick Elsevier, Susanne Hollinger, and Tom Brown will provide a refresher on legal concepts - notice, willfulness, and the requirement/usefulness of opinions of counsel, and then hear Chief IP Counsel discuss industry differences with clearance strategy and practices.

For some businesses the nature of their IP is obvious. But for many, far less so. Need some help with first identifying, and then protecting your IP? I would strongly recommend attending this free (nice!) in-person Baron Warren Redfern event. If you have any questions about whether the event is right for you, why not reach out and have a chat with Jerry Bridge-Butler or Paul Bolton. (Picking up the phone, having a chat, who knows perhaps then meeting in-person, might just catch-on in this post-pandemic, hybrid world we all now live in...)

🚗💼 🏆 BMW Group Scores Big in Patent Showdown: Arigna Taps Out! In a dramatic twist worthy of a courtroom thriller, BMW Group has emerged victorious in its epic legal battle with Arigna Group Technology Ltd. What began in 2021 as a high-stakes accusation of patent infringement over US Patent No. 8,289,082 has turned into a masterclass in legal strategy and resilience! 🔍 How Did BMW Outmaneuver Arigna? 👉 Multiple Legal Venues: BMW played chess while Arigna was playing checkers, winning crucial victories at the ITC. 👉 Patent Office Challenges: BMW's aggressive tactics kept Arigna on the ropes, creating doubt and uncertainty at every turn. 👉 Funding Drama: By prying into Arigna’s financial backers, BMW turned up the heat and forced them to rethink their entire game plan. Reinhold Diener, BMW Group's VP of Intellectual Property, said it best: “We’ve fought off multiple lawsuits without paying a dime.” This isn’t just a win; it’s a powerful statement against baseless patent claims and a blueprint for others in the ring! ✨ Want to learn the ins and outs of patent litigation? Join us at London IP Week 7.0 on November 11th and 12th! Get ready for insights that could save your company from the courtroom drama. Catch the full scoop on this legal saga here: https://lnkd.in/e83kagaA And don’t miss your chance to network and learn at London IP Week: www.londonipweek.com #BMWGroup #PatentLitigation #LegalVictory #IntellectualProperty #BusinessStrategy #Innovation #LondonIPWeek #GameChanger 🥳💪

"As a patent attorney, I often see how ideas and inventions arise that can potentially change things. But those ideas alone are not enough. Without proper protection and strategy, they often get stuck in the lab. Intellectual property protection ensures these ideas can leap from theory to practice, from academic success to societal impact." In a series of blog posts, Marco Coolen provides insight into his work as a Dutch and European patent attorney at AOMB Intellectual property. Today, he explains why securing intellectual property is crucial. https://lnkd.in/eewyp-y4

Happy World Intellectual Property Day! Today, we join the global community in celebrating the power of intellectual property in fostering innovation and creativity, and we're thrilled to mark this special occasion with you. For law firms working with IP, this day offers a fantastic opportunity to engage with the IP community, build connections, and demonstrate your expertise. On this special day, we encourage all law firms that work with intellectual property, or innovation, to actively participate in engaging with the IP community. Share your expertise through webinars, write informative blog posts, or organize virtual events where you can connect with fellow professionals, potential clients, and industry experts.  Even if you haven't had the time to organize an event, it's always good to engage in your local IP Office event. By fostering connections and networking, you position yourself as a thought leader and create valuable opportunities for collaboration. Let us guide you in showcasing your expertise, nurturing meaningful connections, and making a lasting impression on the IP community - on World Intellectual Property Day and beyond. #FirmForward #LawFirmGrowth #legalmarketing #lawfirmmarketing #lawfirms #lawfirm #lawfirmconsulting #lawfirmstrategy #lawcareer #WorldIPDay #WorldIPDay2024

At the IP Dealmakers conference in London today I had the honor to be on a panel moderated by Robin Jacob with fellow panelists Tom Mavrakakis and Patrick McCutcheon. With respect to the EU SEP Regulation I explained that it's not plausible that every single defendant to a German SEP case over the last 4 or 5 years with only one exception due to double-dipping by overlapping patent pools has been deemed an unwilling licensee. Unwilling licensees will be somewhat overrepresented among those who get sued, but they can't all be unwilling. That said, the EU SEP Regulation does not solve that problem. It creates delay and encourages other jurisdictions to complicate enforcement, but it doesn't address some of the excesses of German case law. In my opinion, Sisvel v. Haier must be overruled because it's intellectually dishonest, and there must be some proportionality when a single patent is infringed and the patent holder fails to make a bilateral licensing offer.

I am honor in attending an (EDP) session led by Manish Sharma, a legal expert with extensive experience in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). 1) Key points from the lecture on (IPR) Intellectual Property Rights (IPR): These refer to legal safeguards granted to individuals or organizations for their unique creations such as inventions, artistic works, designs, or brand symbols. IPR allows creators to control their intellectual property and prevent unauthorized use by others. 2) How to apply for a patent: Steps include patent search, preparing an application, submitting the application, and undergoing examination for novelty. Once granted, the patent needs maintenance by paying periodic fees. 3) Standard Essential Patents (SEPs): These are patents essential to implementing an industry standard (e.g., 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi). Products need to comply with these patents to meet the standard requirements. 4) Patent Filing: This refers to the process of obtaining a patent by submitting the required information and claims to a patent office with jurisdiction over the geographic

Less than one week until our UPC Webinar 📣 Join us next Wednesday, December 11th, at 2 pm CET / 1 pm GMT / 8 am ET for "18 Months of the Unified Patent Court: Why the Evolving European Patent Landscape is Good for Your Business" hosted in partnership with Pinsent Masons. 💡 Join us to: 📘 Explore the UPC: Structure, jurisdiction, and framework. 📊 Discover Strategic Impacts: How the UPC is reshaping European patent filing, enforcement, and litigation. 💼 Gain Business Insights: Benefits, challenges, and cost considerations for businesses. 🔮 Prepare for the Future: Guidance on navigating the evolving patent landscape. Showcasing their insights on this webinar: ✨ Judith Krens, Partner, Global Co-Head of Intellectual Property, Pinsent Masons ✨Toni Santamaria, SVP IP & Legal, Adalvo ✨Christoph D. Schober, Technically Qualified Judge, Unified Patent Court ✨Sean Alexander, Head of Intellectual Property, Umicore Attendance is FREE! Register now to secure your spot: https://hubs.ly/Q02-L2d50 📌 Can’t make it live? Register and gain on-demand access to all insights after the session. #IPLaw #UnifiedPatentCourt #Patents #Webinar

I am honor in attending an (EDP) session led by Manish Sharma, a legal expert with extensive experience in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). 1) Key points from the lecture on (IPR) Intellectual Property Rights (IPR): These refer to legal safeguards granted to individuals or organizations for their unique creations such as inventions, artistic works, designs, or brand symbols. IPR allows creators to control their intellectual property and prevent unauthorized use by others. 2) How to apply for a patent: Steps include patent search, preparing an application, submitting the application, and undergoing examination for novelty. Once granted, the patent needs maintenance by paying periodic fees. 3) Standard Essential Patents (SEPs): These are patents essential to implementing an industry standard (e.g., 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi). Products need to comply with these patents to meet the standard requirements. 4) Patent Filing: This refers to the process of obtaining a patent by submitting the required information and claims to a patent office with jurisdiction over the geographic area where the patent is being sought.