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China is “back” in SEP enforcement: CNIPA’s 2026 Working Scheme channels SEP disputes into administrative proceedings
Read more: China is “back” in SEP enforcement: CNIPA’s 2026 Working Scheme channels SEP disputes into administrative proceedingsThe proceedings are a type of “Chinese featured ITC” venue offering three-month injunctions.
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Google petitions U.S. Supreme Court over Patent Trial & Appeal Board “settled expectations” denials
Read more: Google petitions U.S. Supreme Court over Patent Trial & Appeal Board “settled expectations” denialsGoogle’s petition is likely to attract amicus briefs from other companies that are finding it increasingly difficult to get inter partes reviews instituted.
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Tesla tells UKSC it shouldn’t have to do what much smaller companies like Doro, Emporia, Nothing can do — and relies on SME astroturfers
Read more: Tesla tells UKSC it shouldn’t have to do what much smaller companies like Doro, Emporia, Nothing can do — and relies on SME astroturfersThe UK Supreme Court started its 2.5-day Tesla v. InterDigital & Avanci hearing today. Tesla’s case for a UK determination of pool rates has fundamental shortcomings, which would pose challenges even if it got a UK trial.
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Google’s PTAB barrage against K.Mizra draws hold-out accusation in latest filing
Read more: Google’s PTAB barrage against K.Mizra draws hold-out accusation in latest filingK.Mizra urged the PTAB to discretionarily deny Google’s IPR petition on a patent, arguing the tech giant is multiplying proceedings to harass a smaller licensing firm.
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China announces first-ever patent pool: solar panel entities join forces
Read more: China announces first-ever patent pool: solar panel entities join forcesChina’s first-ever patent pool has officially launched, under the guidance of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), established by solar panel manufacturers Trina Solar, JA Solar, and JinkoSolar. The pool focuses on TOPCon cell and module technologies in mainland China.
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UPC Roundup (1 week): Hague LD introduces two-step evidence access; PI denied in 3D printing case; FRAND bank guarantee vs. security
Read more: UPC Roundup (1 week): Hague LD introduces two-step evidence access; PI denied in 3D printing case; FRAND bank guarantee vs. securityThis is a summary of developments in and around the Unified Patent Court (UPC) in the calendar week of April 20, 2026. Like the previous one, it is a relatively long UPC Roundup.
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Will UK Supreme Court go from Unwired to Unhinged? Radical judicial imperialists form majority of panel in Tesla v. InterDigital & Avanci
Read more: Will UK Supreme Court go from Unwired to Unhinged? Radical judicial imperialists form majority of panel in Tesla v. InterDigital & AvanciThe deck appears stacked against reasonableness, but hopefully the outcome will be better than the historic positions of the panel majority suggest. Otherwise the UK will come under a lot more pressure than it can sustain.
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It’s official: treble damages, other goodies available in Munich patent cases; still no Texas-size awards, but nothing to sneeze at either
Read more: It’s official: treble damages, other goodies available in Munich patent cases; still no Texas-size awards, but nothing to sneeze at eitherTreble damages in Munich? German patent damages law offers greater opportunities than most patent holders would think. A new landmark ruling draws a roadmap to reasonably sizable damages awards with surmountable evidentiary hurdles.
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- China is “back” in SEP enforcement: CNIPA’s 2026 Working Scheme channels SEP disputes into administrative proceedings
- Google petitions U.S. Supreme Court over Patent Trial & Appeal Board “settled expectations” denials
- Tesla tells UKSC it shouldn’t have to do what much smaller companies like Doro, Emporia, Nothing can do — and relies on SME astroturfers
- Google’s PTAB barrage against K.Mizra draws hold-out accusation in latest filing
- China announces first-ever patent pool: solar panel entities join forces