Category: China
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Gallium nitride patent wars: China’s Innoscience claims âultimate victoryâ in ITC litigation against EPCÂ
The United States Patent & Trademark Office has invalidated the only remaining patent in a United States International Trade Commission dispute initiated by Efficient Power Conversion over gallium nitride patents, handing Innoscience a significant win.
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Countdown to Via LA Business Summit in Shanghai begins (March 18-21): ip fray is official media partner
There is less than one month to go until the second edition of the Via Business Summit will take place at the Bellagio Hotel by MGM in Shanghai. The event is invite-only and will feature licensor meetings, a half-day IP industry business conference, and dynamic city excursions from March 18 to March 21. Via LA…
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A âbreakthroughâ that may have gone âtoo farâ: fallout follows ECJâs cross-border jurisdiction ruling
European patent attorneys have largely welcomed a European Court of Justice decision allowing courts to rule on the infringement of U.S., UK, and other foreign patents (as well as award damages and injunctions). But those in foreign jurisdictions, such as China, are concerned that the ruling could lead to âsignificant chaosâ and that the court…
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Chinese automotive industry associations âencouraging Chinese automakers not to take a license from Avanciâ
The China Automotive Technology & Research Center Ltd. and China Society of Automotive Engineers have highlighted that Avanciâs rates are too high and Chinese car makers should only settle for as low as 10% of its global SEP licensing rates, sources close to the matter have told ip fray.
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âConfidence is everythingâ: meet Reolink IP head, former Huawei IP counsel Dongfang Shan
Since Dongfang Shan came on board, home security tech firm Reolink has been ramping up its IP efforts. Mr. Shan sat down with ip fray to discuss how he has strengthened the companyâs patent portfolio and changed internal views â including by instilling confidence in his subordinates no matter their experience.
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Nokia obtains anti-antisuit injunctions in fresh lawsuits against Chinese payment terminal maker SUNMI in UPC, Munich, Mannheim
Nokia has obtained two anti-antisuit injunctions in the UPC and the Regional Court of Munich in an ongoing case against Chinese POS vendor SUNMI.
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Injunctions can be awarded on general terms: UPCâs Court of Appeal grants Abbott PI in glucose monitoring device dispute
Context: On 20 March 2024, Abbott Diabetes Care Inc. filed an application for a preliminary injunction (PI) in the Unified Patent Courtâs (UPC) Local Division in The Hague against Chinese medical manufacturer Sibio Technology Limited and its European partner company Umedwings Netherlands. Abbott alleged that Sibioâs GS1 continuous glucose monitor was infringing EP831283. However, last…
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European Commission files fresh World Trade Organization proceeding against China over global rate-setting of EU SEPs
China has empowered its courts to set binding worldwide royalty rates for EU SEPs without the consent of their patent owners, giving Chinese manufacturers cheaper access to those European technologies unfairly, the European Commission has alleged.
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Avanci responds to Chinese study on automotive SEP license fees: “numerous inaccuracies”
Context: Commonly, when Avanci announces something, it involves new licensors or licensees (see, e.g., this October 9, 2024 ip fray article). Avanci’s automotive pool covers a very high percentage of all 4G and 5G standard-essential patents (SEPs), and most of the market (which for 5G depends on whether companies are already implementing it) is licensed.…
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World’s top EV battery maker CATL files fresh infringement lawsuit, adds to Chinaâs lengthy battery patent docket
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limitedâs action marks its seventh patent infringement suit against local rival China Aviation Lithium Battery, with a cumulative claim of over 700 million Chinese yuan (US$ 95.6 million) in damages.