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Nov 4, 2024

EPO Nears Patent Validation Agreement with Costa Rica

Nov 4, 2024

The European Patent Office (EPO) and the government of Costa Rica are making significant strides towards finalizing a validation agreement that would extend EPO patent rights into Costa Rica. In a recent meeting held at the EPO’s headquarters in Munich, representatives from both parties discussed the progress in negotiations that began earlier in October. This gathering marked an important step forward, following the EPO Administrative Council’s approval of formal talks aimed at exploring the potential for patent validation within Costa Rica.

Nov 4, 2024

Oct 24, 2024

PKH Attends 2024 AIPPI World Congress in Hangzhou, China

Oct 24, 2024

Perilla Knox & Hildebrandt LLP (PKH) partners, Kenny Knox and Jason Perilla, attended the 2024 AIPPI World Congress in Hangzhou, China. The conference, hosted by the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI), took place on October 19-22, 2024, and brought together global leaders in intellectual property law.

Oct 24, 2024

Oct 13, 2024

Robert Gravois Joins PKH’s Litigation Practice Group

Oct 13, 2024

Perilla Knox & Hildebrandt LLP (PKH) is excited to announce that Robert Gravois has joined Perilla Knox & Hildebrandt LLP as the latest addition to our intellectual property team. With a strong focus on IP litigation, patent and trademark portfolio development, and licensing, Robert enhances PKH’s capabilities and expertise.

Oct 13, 2024

Sep 30, 2024

PKH Welcomes Tom Finch to its Litigation Practice Group

Sep 30, 2024

Perilla Knox & Hildebrandt LLP (PKH) is pleased to announce the addition of Tom Finch to its Litigation Practice Group. Tom brings a wealth of experience in all aspects of patent litigation, including patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and other high-stakes IP disputes. His broad expertise in navigating complex litigation at both the trial and appellate levels makes him a strategic asset to PKH’s clients across a wide array of industries.

Sep 30, 2024

USPTO to Terminate After Final Consideration Pilot Program 2.0 by December 2024

Sep 30, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced the termination of the After Final Consideration Pilot Program 2.0 (AFCP 2.0), a program designed to improve patent prosecution and reduce requests for continued examination. While the program was initially scheduled to expire on September 30, 2024, the USPTO has extended its deadline to December 14, 2024, providing extra time for those preparing submissions.

Sep 30, 2024

Sep 11, 2024

Hacker Group Files UDRP Complaint Against Itself in Clever Attempt to Take Ownership of Valuable Domain

Sep 11, 2024

Hacker groups are now utilizing UDRP procedings to usurp valuable domain names. This case underscores the extreme lengths to which hacker groups will go to unlawfully obtain valuable assets. It’s a clear example of the innovative and aggressive strategies hackers employ to exploit domain disputes.

Sep 11, 2024

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