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Fast Chips: US PTO launches fast-track examination for semiconductor patents
The USPTO has announced a Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program for fast-track examination of qualifying semiconductor-related inventions. The program is designed to support the US CHIPS Act, which is the US Government’s package of funding to su...
The UK National Semiconductor Strategy: a first glance
The UK Government has released its National Semiconductor Strategy. The Strategy sets out the UK Government’s vision for the semiconductor industry in the UK, and details funding and other initiatives that it plans to put in place to support the ...
Key provisions and IP considerations of the incoming EU CHIPS Act
This article originally appeared in IAM. Draft regulation not explicit on IP policy but some early guidance is on offer Act offers extensive opportunities for investment and collaboration Risk that SMEs in particular could give away too much of the...
VLSI agrees to dismiss latest semiconductor patent complaint against Intel in Delaware
EIP partner Andrew Thompson has recently written an article for The Patent Lawyer on the VLSI v Intel case regarding a semiconductor patent complaint. Read the full article here.
Intellectual property key UK strength in global semiconductor supply chain – Select Committee Report
A group of influential MPs from the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)Select Committee has released its Report on the semiconductor industry in the UK. The Committee took evidence from various industry representatives over the summer and i...
EIP attends Hardware Pioneers Max event
EIP partner and semiconductor expert Andrew Thompson attended Hardware Pioneers Max this week. At the one-day event Andrew had the opportunity to meet pioneering technical leaders, product managers, engineers and entrepreneurs who are building the next...
Changes in the semiconductor industry: how patent strategies need to adapt
Introduction Nobody can deny that the semiconductor industry is going through something of a renaissance period. Semiconductors are firmly in the public eye thanks mainly to the ongoing chip shortages which have disrupted everything from car production...
EIP makes partner hire with highly experienced electronics and semiconductor patent attorney
EIP has announced further growth with the hire of Andrew Thompson, a highly experienced electronics and semiconductor technologies patent attorney. Andrew has over 20 years of experience in the patent profession and joins EIP from Withers & Rogers...
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