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First published on our IP blog Innovation is recognised as a ‘parameter of competition’ and so, as a basic principle, companies are encouraged to innovate in competition with other players in the market. This has become particularly relevant for innovation-driven industries – such as the pharmaceutical and digital sectors for example where research and development activities are an important driver … Read more
The Regional Court of Mannheim delivered its judgment in a much noticed patent infringement case in Germany. The dispute is noteworthy not only because of its economic importance but in particular also because the German Federal Cartel Office (FCO) filed an amicus curiae brief in the dispute, which rarely ever happens, and suggested that the … Read more
This was first published on our Intellectual Property Notes blog. Open Innovation: Forging innovation and collaboration In the first of a two-part series on open innovation, we explore how organisations can manage and benefit from the changing nature of innovation and collaboration. Open Innovation: IP, data and competition issues In part two, we look deeper … Read more