Welcome to our new series, IP Five in 5 – where we’ll cover the top five IP news stories in 5 minutes or less. Highlights from this week’s edition include TSMC’s lead in chip packaging patents, GSK’s patent infringement lawsuit against Pfizer, and Nike’s trademark victory.
Patent Spotlight
TSMC Dominates in Advanced Chip Packaging Wars, as per LexisNexis Patent Data
TSMC, the Taiwanese chipmaker, leads in advanced chip packaging patents, followed by Samsung Electronics and Intel. The data from LexisNexis shows TSMC and Samsung’s continuous investment in advanced packaging technology, while Intel lagged behind in filings.
Source: U.S. News & World Report
GSK Takes Legal Action Against Pfizer in US, Alleging Patent Violation of RSV Vaccine
GSK has filed a lawsuit against Pfizer in a U.S. court, claiming patent infringement with Pfizer’s RSV vaccine, Abrysvo, which GSK alleges violates its own RSV shot, Arexvy. The British biopharmaceutical company asserts that Pfizer’s vaccine infringes four of its patents concerning the antigen used to combat the respiratory syncytial virus, initiating the legal action in Delaware’s federal court.
Source: U.S. News & World Report
US Court Allows Further Patent Challenges against Medtronic by Axonics
Medical device company Axonics has succeeded in reopening its challenge against the validity of two Medtronic patents related to spinal stimulation technology, following a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. This marks Axonics’ second recent victory in the ongoing dispute with Medtronic, with the court also reopening challenges to two other Medtronic patents.
Source: U.S. News & World Report
Trademark Spotlight
Nike Emerges Victorious in Battle for US ‘SNKRS’ Trademarks Registration
Nike successfully persuaded the USPTO tribunal to revive its bid for federal trademark rights in the name “SNKRS,” used for its popular sneaker sales app. The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board overturned the earlier decision, ruling that “SNKRS” is not a generic term for sneakers and is eligible for trademark protection.
Source: Reuters
Copyright Spotlight
Agence France-Presse Engages in Copyright Battle Against X (Formerly Twitter)
Agence France-Presse is taking legal action against X (formerly Twitter) to obtain payment for its news content, filing a copyright case in a Paris court. The news agency aims to access data from X, now owned by Elon Musk, to determine appropriate compensation based on European Union intellectual property regulations. Source: U.S. News & World Report
