Features

Eva Ehlich and Anja Fux of Maiwald discuss a board of appeal decision on G 2/21’s interpretation, including a critical review of the interpretation in T 116/18 while denying a request for further review

Charles Feng, Lian Xue, and Yifan Lu of Tahota Law Firm explore Beijing's pioneering role among eight Chinese provinces and municipalities designated to work on the development of the country’s data intellectual property rights framework

In the second of two interviews with key figures at IPHatch competition winners, Managing IP explores how a start-up is monetising its patents in innovative ways, demonstrating their value beyond just protection

Kathy Van der Herten and Don Swartwout of CAS discuss the benefits and challenges of using emerging technologies to help with IP searches

Charles Feng and Lian Xue of Tahota Law Firm analyse judicial interpretations of China’s Trademark Law and explain why the date of infringement should be the starting point for the ‘preceding three years’ non-use period

Bisman Kaur of Remfry & Sagar says recent reports indicate the development of India’s intellectual property culture is continuing apace through progress in areas such as R&D, enforcement, and patent and trademark filings