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The legal framework for organising e-sport events
The law defines e-sport as “a video game competition [that] pits two or more players or teams of players against each other for a score or victory”[1]. +
Quick recap: European patent practice regarding the patentability of surgical methods
The case law of the European Patent Office (EPO) concerning the patentability of surgical methods has undergone a significant evolution following decision G1/07 of the EPO’s Enlarged Board of Appeal +
New developments regarding CNIPA-EPO Pilot Programme
Starting from December 1, 2024, the search fees for designating the EPO as International Search Authority for applications participating in the CNIPA-EPO Pilot Programme may be paid in Chinese Yuan +
Copaxone: EU Commission fines Teva over misuse of the patent system and disparagement
Copaxone – EU Commission fines Teva €462.6 million over misuse of the patent system and disparagement. +
Russia: new patent legislation
Regulation No. 1278 published on 27 September 2024 makes a number of changes to Russian law. +
Change of practice in access to patent literature documents
Notice from the European Patent Office dated 2 July 2024 concerning a change of practice in access to patent literature documents cited in search and examination proceedings. +
Continuation of examination and opposition proceedings in view of referral G 1/24
Notice from the European Patent Office dated 1 July 2024 concerning the continuation of examination and opposition proceedings in view of referral G 1/24. +
Lavoix: Your trusted partner for litigation before the Unified Patent Court
Since the establishment of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) one year ago, Lavoix, a European group specialized in intellectual property, has asserted itself as a leader in managing patent litigation. +
Milan: the IP place to be!
On June 27, 2024, the Unified Patent Court (UPC) opened a new section of the Central Division in Milan, following the decision of the Administrative Committee of 26 June 2023 +
Lavoix strengthens its pan-European expansion by joining forces with Italian firm Giambrocono
Lavoix, major European player in the Intellectual Property (IP) industry, announces the acquisition of Italian IP firm Giambrocono. +