January 2025 Edition

IP and R&D Spark Newsletter

The Newsletter aims to spark your creativity, ignite your curiosity, and keep you informed on industry trends, legal updates, and insightful analyses.

Overview

In this month’s Legal Watch, we cover the latest patent grants for 2024, the U.S. Justice Department’s probe into foreign funding of patent lawsuits, and a major U.S. Trade Tribunal ruling against Lenovo for infringing Ericsson’s patents. Additionally, R.J. Reynolds loses a $95 million appeal in its patent battle with Altria over e-cigarettes. Industry News highlights include USPTO’s upcoming patent fee hike in 2025, NASA teaming up with USPTO to fast-track tech innovations, and Costa Rica becoming the first Central American country to validate European patents. We also explore key takeaways from TM5’s annual meeting in Japan, shaping the future of trademarks.

In Techno Spotlight, we dive into a breakthrough in carbon capture technology, a new database for recombinant antibodies, and Nvidia’s growing focus on robotics amid fierce AI chip competition. Other highlights include Vaporesso’s first-ever solar-powered vape, Cummins’ new turbocharger for hydrogen engines, hidden risks in smartwatch wristbands, and the evolving landscape of Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) in Europe. Stay tuned for more insights as innovation continues to redefine our global landscape!

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