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This coming Tuesday (May 7th), Barry Schindler, Co-Chair of the firm's Global Patents and Innovation Strategies Group, will be delivering a webinar for the group of in-house IP Managers of the Israel Patent Attorneys Association (IPAA). The webinar, titled "Redefining Patent Practices: Incorporating GAI Innovations as a Tool in your IP Toolbox", will focus on different topics, including ways of enhancing a patent strategy with GAI tools, incorporating GAI knowledge into your patent strategy, addressing challenges and ways to avoiding missteps with GAI-driven patent tools, and the influence of GAI on enablement, written accounts and prior art. Rimma Pugatsch Shendelzon🎗️ #GAI #patentsandAI

The state of play: Italy’s role in the new European patent system. Paola Nunziata of CMS Italy underscores the significant impact of Italy securing the UPC Central Division’s third seat and the promising potential it holds for the country’s patent system and economic growth. Read the full article here on page 10 👉 https://lnkd.in/e9vgcN6i #unifiedpatentcourt #UPC #italy #europeanpatentsystem #UPCcentraldivision #economicgrowth #IPlaw

Following discussions between ARIPO and the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), ARIPO has implemented a bilateral Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program in partnership with CNIPA.  The program enables an applicant who has received a positive outcome on patent claims from one participating office to request expedited examination of corresponding claims in another participating office. This allows the applicant to obtain a patentability decision in the second office more quickly. https://lnkd.in/dyA-RMxM

Did you know that the USPTO works closely with IP offices around the world to simplify the process of obtaining a patent internationally? This year, the USPTO and the National Office of Industrial Property of the Dominican Republic (ONAPI) established an Accelerated Patent Grant (APG) arrangement, giving eligible patent applicants the option to expedite obtaining a patent in the Dominican Republic based on a U.S. patent. ONAPI recently published guidelines detailing the process for how a U.S. patent holder can take advantage of the APG. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eVdCq5

This Thursday, Principal Urszula Wojtyra will present on double patenting at an Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) webinar.   This webinar will discuss trends and developing issues with respect to double patenting and when you should file a divisional in Canada.   Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/g7rfqUuw   #SmartBiggarConnect #DoublePatenting 

What should companies consider when expanding to Europe?@Ossi Huhtanen, European Patent Attorney of Kolster Oy Ab shares his insights on important patenting tactics for successful market entry into Europe. Click to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/g6ZFe4Rh

Looking forward to talking about "International IP Protection Strategies" and "Diversity in Patent Practice" on two panels at the WIPR - World IP Review's Technology Patent Network Conference in San Francisco this week. If you are attending feel free to grab me to talk about National Association of Patent Practitioners (NAPP), Patent Practitioner Harmonization, Standard Essential Patents, Patent Strategy, Portfolio Management, AI in all aspects of Patent Practice, Innovation Practice, or to tell me what you are up to. https://lnkd.in/g2VV7Cp3

Starting January 15, 2024, inventors and enterprises in Georgia now have the opportunity to validate their applications for European patents and patents issued by the European Patent Office. This development is a result of the official enforcement of the validation agreement signed in 2019 between the European Patent Office (EPO) and the Georgian Patent Office. Georgia, by becoming the fifth country to enter into validation agreements with the EPO, has taken a significant step in advancing its national patent system and attracting foreign investment. According to EPO President António Campinos, this validation agreement contributes to the expansion of accessibility and attractiveness of the European patent system. With the agreement now in force, various opportunities have emerged for the National Center for Intellectual Property of Georgia (SAKPATENTI): - Reduced processing time and costs for applicants, along with a decrease in administrative burdens. - Acquisition of high-quality patents that have undergone examination by highly qualified EPO experts. - The ability for any European patent filed to secure patent protection in 45 territories. If you have any inquiries regarding intellectual property matters, please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. #IntellectualProperty #IPlaw #Georgia #SOIP

There's a virtual webinar from the USPTO's Patent Pro Bono Program coming up on April 12th! See if you qualify for free patent help, learn of resources available, how to secure funding, and other helpful tips for succeeding in business! Watch this quick video for more information and how to sign up! (If you're in the Atlanta area, sign up to attend in person)