Patents
Medical tools org calls for surgery on Bill
On 19 June, the Medical Devices Manufacturers Association (MDMA) issued a press release and letter challenging key aspects of the US Patent Reform Bill, currently awaiting a House reading at full Co....  »
USPTO reveals plan to prevent plot-loss
On the weekend of 16 June, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) released an extraordinary announcement in response to an applicant who has filed for a handful of so-called ‘movie-....  »
Buying button still a pressing issue
Virginian firm, MercExchange has renewed its attack on a key feature of eBay’s buying service, alleging ongoing patent infringement...  »
Everyone's joining the mobile phone game
In a strategically timed announcement, prior to Apple’s launch of its music playing iPhone in America this month, Sony Ericsson has filed a patent that could enable the PlayStation Portable (PSP) ....  »
UK and Japan to open ideas Highway
July will see the opening of a long-awaited Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) between the UK Intellectual Property office (UKIPO) and the Japan patent Office (JPO)....  »
Brainchild roadshow pulls up at USPTO
The winner, runners-up and commended entries of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and History Channel-led Modern Marvels Invent Now Challenge have arrived at their spiritual home....  »
Tomorrow's patent holders THINK ahead
On 25 May, the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) announced the winners of its THINK kit competition, which took in 300 entries from UK schools on the theme ‘Hobby to Enterprise’....  »
Patents take centre-stage at conference
On 24 May, the London Wall offices of DLA Piper welcomed visitors from various UK law firms for its Third Annual Patent Law Seminar...  »
Tomorrow's patent holders THINK ahead
On 25 May, the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) announced the winners of its THINK kit competition, which took in 300 entries from UK schools on the theme ‘Hobby to Enterprise’....  »
Firms highlight EU-UK patent conflict
Five UK-based technological SMEs are confronting the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) over inconsistencies between British and European law....  »