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As patents for some of the pharmaceutical industry’s blockbuster drugs set to expire in 2025, the market is poised for a wave of new biosimilars and generics that will create significant competition. This is the focus of Fierce Pharma’s latest annual special report, which tracks the top 10 drugs facing patent expirations and their resulting

UserTesting, a leading provider of human insights, has been granted U.S. Patent No. 12,242,515 B2 for its groundbreaking artificial intelligence-powered intent customization technology. This innovation allows organizations to adapt AI-generated insights to their industry-specific terminology, enabling more relevant and actionable data without compromising global consistency. The newly patented technology represents a significant advancement in UserTesting’s

Recent events in the United States have spotlighted the dynamic landscape of intellectual property rights (IPR), encompassing high-profile legal actions, policy debates, and strategic industry shifts. High-Profile Legal Action: Eminem’s Unreleased Music TheftJoseph Strange, a former employee of rapper Eminem (born Marshall Mathers), has been charged with criminal infringement of copyright and interstate transportation of

Elon Musk, the visionary CEO behind SpaceX and Tesla, made waves yet again with a bold statement on intellectual property, declaring that “patents are for the weak” while discussing his company’s advancements in space exploration. The comment came during an exclusive interview with television personality and car enthusiast Jay Leno, as the two toured SpaceX’s

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a pivotal decision last week, providing important clarification regarding the application of collateral estoppel in patent litigation stemming from inter partes review (IPR) proceedings. This ruling, in [Case Name] (citation pending), could significantly impact future patent disputes and the use of IPRs as a

In a strategic move to protect its intellectual property (IP) interests, China has unveiled a new rule aimed at countering what it deems “discriminatory” measures in international IP disputes. This rule, which was introduced in a recent government announcement, reflects the country’s growing emphasis on defending its domestic businesses and IP rights on the global

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has made the decision to terminate all current appointments to the Patent Public Advisory Committee (PPAC) and the Trademark Public Advisory Committee (TPAC), effective immediately. Secretary Lutnick is expected to appoint new members to both committees and move forward with public meetings for these advisory bodies in May 2025, as originally