This article highlights significant updates in intellectual property (IP) law, including Senate leadership changes, notable court rulings, and emerging trends in the biotech industry. Senator Thom Tillis returns to chair the Senate IP Subcommittee, while the Federal Circuit remands a case due to an error in admitting expert reports. The article also reports on the EPO's findings about oncology startups favoring Europe over the U.S. Additionally, the Ninth Circuit clarifies copyright inheritance laws and the CJEU delineates the rights of online marketplace operators under GDPR, reflecting ongoing changes in IP legislation.
In a notable ruling, the Federal Circuit determined that Judge Boyle erred in admitting untimely expert reports, emphasizing the importance of timely submissions in judicial proceedings.
The European Patent Office has reported that Europe leads the U.S. in the creation of oncology startups, highlighting the region's growing influence in biotechnology innovation and investment.
The Ninth Circuit's ruling clarifies that inheritance of copyright interests through a will does not subject inheritors to the statutory termination notice requirements, simplifying compliance for heirs.
The CJEU's clarification regarding the rights of online marketplace operators under GDPR underscores the need for robust privacy protections in the evolving digital marketplace.
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