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European Patent Practice – When is it Necessary to Amend the Specification to Conform to Allowed Claims or Claims Amended During an Opposition?
In its decision of September 3, 2026 in case G1/25, the Enlarged Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office clarified the situations in which amendment of the specification to conform with claims that had been amended during examination or...
Read Article When are “Nationwide” Injunctions Appropriate?
The Supreme Court’s recent guidance distinguishes “universal” injunctions, which extend beyond the parties, from those properly tailored to the case at hand. As David C. Brezina, Of Counsel at Ladas & Parry, explains, injunctions must...
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Federal Circuit: it’s not easy being green for colour marks
In RE: PT Medisafe Technologies, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (The “Federal Circuit”) affirmed a decision by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”), and adopting a previous test for word marks as applicable to...
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USPTO Efforts at Modernity Speeds Patent Issuance
On May 13, 2025, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will expedite Issue Dates for patents. This will reduce the average time from three weeks to about two weeks, so patent holders can bring their investments to market sooner. Please note:...
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TTAB Sustains Opposition Based on Reputation Without Use in the United States
TTAB sustains opposition based on reputation without use in the United States UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Legal updates: case law analysis and intelligence The opponent, owner of Venezuelan company La Montserratina, opposed an application for LA...
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