Judgment rendered by the Grand Panel of the Intellectual Property High Court on March 19, 2025, regarding the patentability of compositions which contemplate medical procedures both before and after manufacture
Introduction On March 19, 2025, the Grand Panel of the Intellectual Property High Court (the “IPHC”) rendered their judgment in a patent infringement case. The court reversed a Tokyo District Court’s judgment and found that the defendant had infringed the plaintiff’s patent.
Update: A Second Court Decision addressing Patent Linkage and Unfair Competition
Introduction As reported in NO&T IP Law Update No.8, on October 28, 2024, the Tokyo District Court issued a decision in a case involving a biosimilar manufacturer seeking a preliminary injunction against a patent holder (Samsung Bioepis Co. Ltd. v. Bayer HealthCare LLC.
Patents: – The Principle of Territoriality: Two Notable Judgments of the Supreme Court of Japan rendered on March 3, 2025
NEW JUDGMENTS – Principle of Territoriality and Infringement of Japanese Patent Rights regarding “Network-Related Inventions” 1. Summary The Supreme Court of Japan rendered two unprecedented judgments on March 3, 2025, addressing the application of the principle of territoriality of patents to cross-border activities.
Accessibility in the sportlight: what operators need to know under law no. 232/2022
As part of the European Union’s broader efforts to promote equality and eliminate barriers to participation in the digital economy, the legal framework on accessibility will soon become binding for a wide range of service providers, including those active in the gambling sector.
Groundbreaking Labour Disputes Court Ruling in Cyprus on Pension Rights of Employees on Indefinite Contracts
In a groundbreaking decision issued by the Cyprus Labour Disputes Court on 27/3/2025, application 260/2018, it was recognized for the first time that employees on indefinite contracts fall within the scope of European Directive 1999/70/EC and can invoke unfair discrimination concerning their pension benefits.
High Tech: Which pitfall Israeli entrepreneurs should avoid?
In the wake of prolonged geopolitical instability, internal political uncertainty, and the rise of global anti-Israeli sentiment, a growing number of Israeli entrepreneurs are choosing to incorporate their startups abroad—seeking stability, greater access to international investors, and strategic insulation from regional volatility.
Selective Capital Reduction as a Viable Exit Route: The BTL story and lessons taught
The courts in India have time and again reaffirmed that selective capital reduction is a possibility. However, they continue to be debated and challenged by the shareholders who are impacted by it.
THE ENFORCEBILITY OF ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS ON INVOICES
In a significant ruling, the Hon’ble Delhi High Court reaffirmed the principle that accepting goods under an invoice constitutes acceptance of its governing terms and conditions, including an arbitration clause.
RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN: THE ONGOING BATTLE BETWEEN PRIVACY AND THE INTERNET’S MEMORY
INTRODUCTION In an era where information dissemination occurs in milliseconds, the concept of privacy seems to be a dream.
AI in the Indian Insurance Market: Regulatory Preparedness
Introduction For some time now, there has been a growing impetus towards establishing a clear regulatory approach and governance mechanism for artificial intelligence in India (AI).