IP and R&D Spark Newsletter

This month’s Legal Watch covers CAFC affirming Amazon’s win due to a patent owner’s failure to provide fair notice, Medtronic’s settlement over Michelson’s spinal product patents, and Meril’s success at the EPO against Edwards Lifesciences in a heart-valve patent battle. We also explore how the Federal Circuit disabled an enablement defence, setting a significant legal precedent. In Industry News, we highlight the EU’s challenge to China at the WTO over patent royalties, the FDA’s draft guidance for AI-enabled medical device developers, and upcoming USPTO and PCT fee increases set for 2025. Additionally, the UK IPO revamps its patent search, while the EPO introduces an advanced analytics tool to streamline patent insights.

Our Techno Spotlight brings game-changing innovations, including bio-engineered “super glue” setting new strength records, cutting-edge advancements in life sciences and pharma research, and coupled semiconductor lasers enabling new spectroscopy techniques. We also dive into L’Oréal’s exclusive beauty collaboration with Jacquemus, OEHHA’s expansion of Proposition 65 for public health, FDA’s new lead limits in baby foods, and BMW’s ‘Superbrain’ computer for advanced vehicle technology. Other key developments include the European Commission dropping the EU SEP regulation, paving the way for new industry shifts and many others.

Stay tuned for more groundbreaking innovations and industry trends!