The refusal to grant a licence for intellectual property (IP) rights can sometimes conflict with competition law. This topic has already been explored in the case law of national courts and the Court…
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…
Intellectual property is one of the most valuable assets a business can own. Companies that actively protect and manage IP portfolios can secure stronger market positions, higher valuations, and long…
*Also co-authored by Tatiana Costa (PhD).
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