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Latest IP News More Updates

CAFC Affirms Invalidation of Patents for MS Drug Copaxone
October 19, 2018

The Federal Circuit on October 12, 2018, affirmed a district court decision invalidating Teva’s patents for Copaxone, its best-selling multiple sclerosis drug.
Cert. Denial Gives Comcast, Verizon Patent Win
October 18, 2018

The Supreme Court on October 15, 2018, declined to review a Federal Circuit decision affirming a district court’s holding that two of Two-Way Media Ltd.’s patents directed to internet streaming of video and audio were ineligible for protection.
1st Circuit Reverses Class Certification in Asacol Antitrust Case
October 17, 2018

The US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit on October 15, 2018, reversed a district court order certifying a class of indirect purchasers of the drug Asacol to pursue antitrust claims against Allergan Inc., the drugmaker.

Upcoming Events Calendar of Events

Partnering in Patents
October 24, 2018 8:45 AM to 4:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

On October 24, 2018, USPTO in collaboration with AIPLA will host the 25th Anniversary of the annual Partnering in Patents event.
2018 AIPLA Annual Meeting - Washington, DC
October 25 to 27, 2018

The AIPLA 2018 Annual Meeting speaker roster is loaded with talent. This year we're pleased to welcome back Andrei Iancu Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Andrei provides leadership and oversight to one of the largest intellectual property offices in the world we'll learn what he has to say about the rapidly changing IP law landscape.
EPO Seminar for US Patent Professionals
November 2, 2018 8:30 AM to 1:15 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

Hear from key leaders at the European Patent Office and learn how the EPO can help solve your problems in this informative program.

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