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Registering unitary effect of European patents- what can go wrong?

The unitary effect of European patents under Regulation (EU) No 1257/2012 and Regulation (EU) No 1260/2012, launched in 2023, represents a major step towards the simplification of patent protection in the European Union.

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The Bolar exemption in the new EU pharma package proposal

Work on the Pharma Package is currently underway in the European Union, following an initiative launched by the European Commission in April 2023.

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Patent-Technical Expert Opinion in Fashion Industry Litigation

The fashion industry thrives on creativity, but also on technology. Behind every elegant silhouette often lies a functional innovation

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Embracing ADHD: My Journey from Struggle to Strength

As ADHD Awareness Month unfolds this October, I want to share my story as a patent attorney who discovered later in life that my differently wired brain is one of my greatest strengths.

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Evolving PTAB Practice: Discretionary Denial Requests and Strategic Considerations for IPR Proceedings

Practice before the PTAB in IPR proceedings has typically followed established procedures. Recently, however, PTAB practice has shifted due to increased involvement by the Director, currently the Acting Director, in discretionary denial requests.

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Patent Prosecution Highway with Japan to Begin in 2026

The Japan Patent Office and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of the Kingdom of Bahrain have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to establish a bilateral Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH).

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About AIPPI

AIPPI – International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property

AIPPI (Association Internationale pour la Protection de la Propriété Intellectuelle), is the world’s leading non-profit association dedicated to the development and improvement of laws for the protection of intellectual property. It is a politically neutral, non-profit organisation, based in Switzerland with over 8000 members worldwide from over 110 countries.

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Membership

6 good reasons to become a member

  1. To take part in the improvement and harmonisation of IP laws – by taking part in the resolution process
  2. To meet with IP thought leaders from around the world – by participating in top-notch AIPPI events
  3. To stay ahead on IP law developments – by having access to the work and know-how of AIPPI members
  4. To be a thought leader in IP – by joining AIPPI Standing Committees which span across all IP fields
  5. To develop other skillsets – by joining AIPPI Statutory Committees which help run the association
  6. To build long-standing relationships and friendships – by networking with like-minded professionals
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