In many jurisdictions, the scope of protection afforded by a patent is defined by the claims as read either literally or under doctrine of equivalents. Infringement based on the doctrine of equivalents may be based in part on statutory law, …
Filing Divisional Patent Applications in Brazil – Part 1
This is Part 1 of a 15-part series examining divisional practice in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Russia, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the United States and Vietnam (in no particular order). Filing Divisionals in Brazil Time …
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The Doctrine of Equivalents: Examination of the Law in Denmark
In many jurisdictions, the scope of protection afforded by a patent is defined by the claims as read either literally or under doctrine of equivalents. Infringement based on the doctrine of equivalents is generally not based on any statutory law …
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First Decision by the Federal Court of Canada Interpreting the New File Wrapper Estoppel Provision
In Canmar Foods Ltd v TA Foods Ltd, 2019 FC 1233 (September 25, 2019), the Federal Court of Canada, for the first time, interpreted the new file wrapper estoppel provision, section 53.1 of the Canadian Patent Act. The Court held that a …
The Doctrine of Equivalents: Examination of the Law in Germany
In many jurisdictions, the scope of protection afforded by a patent is defined by the claims of the patent as read either literally or under doctrine of equivalents. Infringement based on the doctrine of equivalents is generally not based on …
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Taiwan’s Patent Linkage System Finally Comes Into Effect
On December 29, 2017, the Legislative Yuan of the Republic of China (Taiwan) passed an Amendment to the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act (PAA) establishing a patent linkage system. On August 20, 2019, Taiwan’s long-awaited patent linkage system finally came into effect. …
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The Doctrine of Equivalents: Examination of the Law in the Netherlands
In many jurisdictions, the scope of protection afforded by a patent is defined by the claims of the patent as read either literally or under doctrine of equivalents. Infringement based on the doctrine of equivalents is generally not based on …
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