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Competitor Rakuten confirms arrest but says it did not tap worker for information
Demand for connectivity heightens tensions between innovators and intellectual property owners
Proposal would go beyond jabs and allow manufacturing free-for-all across swath of medical products
Outcome in case over Android operating system could have far-reaching consequences for software industry
Case focuses on whether developers need permission to copy APIs used in other programs
AutoStore says it patented ‘hive’ warehouse system and launches court actions
US ruling on LG Chem’s claim that SK Innovation stole its technology will have global implications
Deal for maker of ‘Elder Scrolls’ and ‘Fallout’ highlights importance of hunt for original content and subscription plans
A socially questionable and expensive legal system appears to be shackling the value of true innovation
Ruling may lead to steeper licensing costs for all mobile phone makers
Carmaker must buy operating licences to use 4G technology in its vehicles, rules German court
Individuals ready to tackle challenges, from the environment to intellectual property
Secretary of state says US is also ready to act against country’s cloud computing companies
Academic institutions must balance private and public interests
We highlight Europe’s leading patent law firms for 2020. Plus: invention still needs the human touch; pandemic reignites debate on rights protection;patents as collateral to secure loans; UK and Germany hinder Unified Patent Court launch; counterfeiting still rife beyond EU; university spinouts seek full value in commercial applications
More lenders are willing to secure loans on ideas and trademarks
The ethics of pharmaceutical monopolies are under scrutiny
Machine learning is testing the limits of IP protection
Worst offenders continue to drain European businesses of jobs as well as billions of euros in revenues
EU hopes for progress have been hit by withdrawal of key signatories
Competition for funds means securing patents to retain an edge over rivals
Initiative lacks support from powerful governments and large pharmaceuticals
We must not send the wrong message to pharma companies that have taken huge risks
South African president and world politicians call for overriding of patents
English football’s top division wrote to US government over Saudi’s alleged illegal screening of matches
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