Netherlands -
Proceedings on the merits in the Netherlands are continuing as normal as possible. This means that new cases can be filed and the exchange of written submissions continues as usual. Oral hearings are for the...more
Japan -
On 7 April 2020, the Japanese government declared a state of emergency in seven prefectures, due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. Subsequently, on 16 April 2020, the Japanese government declared a state of...more
4/27/2020
/ Administrative Hearings ,
Administrative Proceedings ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Deadlines ,
EU ,
INPI ,
Intellectual Property Litigation ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Japan ,
Judicial Proceedings ,
UK
China -
In February, during the peak of the COVID-19 epidemic in China, the Supreme People’s Court issued a statement that courts at all levels were to assist parties in litigation to file cases or mediate disputes online,...more
Businesses are increasingly turning to trade secrets as a mechanism to protect their innovations and know-how. In some cases, trade secrets offer an attractive alternative to patent protection. Companies also recognize the...more
2/19/2020
/ Administrative Proceedings ,
Asia ,
Competition ,
Confidential Information ,
Criminal Penalties ,
Criminal Sanctions ,
EU ,
Foreign Investment ,
Infringement ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Misappropriation ,
Penalties ,
Trade Secrets ,
UK Brexit ,
Unfair Competition ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)