Legislation

Brian Cordery (Bristows)

Between labs and algorithms: can patent law’s research exemption learn something from the TDM exception in copyright law?

June 12, 2025

This year, at the Annual Fordham IP Law & Policy Conference, we heard Lord Justice Birss reflect on how we are living through a transformative era in intellectual property (IP) law. In the age of…

Joana Piriquito Santos (NLP Law firm)

Between labs and algorithms: can patent law’s research exemption learn something from the TDM exception in copyright law?

June 10, 2025

This year, at the Annual Fordham IP Law & Policy Conference, we heard Lord Justice Birss reflect on how we are living through a transformative era in intellectual property (IP) law. In the age of…

Kirill Osipov (ARS-Patent)

New rules for the patenting of “Use” Inventions in Russia

March 11, 2025

The Russian Patent Office (Rospatent) has introduced new provisions relating to the assessment of patentability of “use” inventions. Background On September 27, 2024, the Russian Ministry of Economic…

Roberto Rodrigues Pinho , Tatiana Machado , Rodrigo Mourao (RNA Law) , Joao Batista (Licks Attorneys)

Brazilian Congressman introduces bill to allow AI as inventor

February 26, 2024

On February 20, 2024, a Brazilian Congressman introduced a bill to amend the national IP Statute (Law #9,279/96) and regulate the ownership of inventions generated by artificial intelligence systems…

Oswin Ridderbusch (Vossius & Partner) , Alexa von Uexküll (Vossius & Partner)

SPC reform progresses to plenary vote in European Parliament

February 6, 2024

The SPC reform which is currently undergoing the legislative procedure in the European Union has taken a further decisive step forward, as the European Parliament’s Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI…

Roberto Rodrigues Pinho , Luiza Cotia , Rodrigo Mourao (RNA Law)

Patent filings and divisionals in Brazil: The challenge to obtain IP protection

January 22, 2024

Divisional filings are one of the most controversial topics in patent prosecution in Brazil. The Patent Office (BRPTO) severely limits the ability of patent applicants to file divisionals. For…

Benjamin Bai , Tina Tai (King & Wood Mallesons)

China’s new Patent Term Extension: A Welcome Change for Innovators

January 19, 2024

On December 21, 2023, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued the final version of the revised Implementing Rules for the Patent Law and the Guidelines for Patent…

Roberto Rodrigues Pinho , Brenno Telles (RNA Law) , João Vitor Esteves (Licks Attorneys)

ANVISA approves skinny labeling in Brazil

December 7, 2023

On December 6, the Board of Directors (DICOL) of the Brazilian Food & Drug Agency (ANVISA) passed new regulations accepting an exemption to allow generics and branded generics (also called “similar”…

Kameshwaris Sridhar (Intellectual Property Attorney, India)

Biochemical substances and the realm of S. 3(d) (Novozymes vs The Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs): Scope of applicability of Section 3(d) redefined by Madras High Court?

November 23, 2023

I) Introduction The science of biochemicals and the realm of Section 3(d) of Indian Patents Act! Can there be a reconciliation between the two? This question is a hot topic of discussion amongst the…