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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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Judge Gilstrap finds Verizon reasonably expected not to get sued by Headwater (in which it invested), tosses $175M jury verdict
Read more: Judge Gilstrap finds Verizon reasonably expected not to get sued by Headwater (in which it invested), tosses $175M jury verdictJudge Gilstrap’s passion for patent law is evidenced by how he uses “to teach away” in a context in which it is highly uncommon terminology.
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CureVac sues Moderna in Delaware over Spikevax patents, seeking treble damages but no injunction
Read more: CureVac sues Moderna in Delaware over Spikevax patents, seeking treble damages but no injunctionCureVac sues Moderna for treble damages but not an injunction over 10 patents related to Spikevax. The case adds to broader post-COVID mRNA patent battles.
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- UPC Roundup (1 week): security decisions (no SME bonus, parent company doesn’t count); two failed infringement lawsuits; more
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