RAISE Summit 2026
Paris, France: With the 2026 RAISE Summit taking place just steps from our Paris office, OBWB is collaborating with Yorkseed House to host a series of events at our office throughout the week.
Algeria Adopts the Hague Apostille Convention
Algeria has officially acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention (the 1961 Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents).
Bahrain Joins the Locarno Agreement
Bahrain has approved its accession to the Locarno Agreement through Law No. 21 of 2026. The treaty provides a globally recognized classification system for industrial designs...
Supreme People's Court of China Interprets Application of Punitive Damages in Intellectual Property Infringement Civil Cases
On 20 April 2026, the Supreme People's Court of China ("SPC") issued the Judicial Interpretation of the Supreme People's Court on the Application of Punitive Damages in the Trial of Civil Disputes Involving Infringement of Intellectual Property Rights (Judicial Interpretation [2026] No. 7) ("2026 Interpretation"). The 2026 Interpretation came into force on 1 May 2026, simultaneously repealing the previous 2021 version (Judicial Interpretation [2021] No. 4) ("2021 Interpretation").
Approximation Terms in Claim Language
In Enviro Tech Chemical Services, Inc., v. Safe Foods Corp., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled that a set of patent claims reciting the term "about" was indefinite under 35 U.S.C. § 112(b) because no sufficient guidance was provided regarding the scope of this term. The Federal Circuit thus affirmed an invalidity decision of the district court.
Federal Circuit Agrees That "pH of 13 or higher" Means When Measured at "Standard" Temperature, In the Absence of Any Contrary Evidence in the Patents
In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a district court's judgment that Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. did not infringe, literally or under the doctrine of equivalents, two of Actelion Pharmaceutical Ltd.'s patents. This decision provides additional clarity into the Federal Circuit's interpretations for claim construction issues as well as when the doctrine of equivalents can apply as it relates to tangentiality and the rule of disclosure-dedication.
OBWB Partner Elected Vice Chair of ILLC
Osha BWB China was proud to support the 2026 Annual Meeting of the IP & Legal Ladies Club (ILLC) in Hangzhou, which brought together female professionals across intellectual property and legal sectors to exchange insights and discuss emerging trends.
IPTP In Hangzhou
On June 15, 2026, John Osha had the pleasure of presenting an in-person Intellectual Property Training Program (IPTP) lecture at the Hangzhou IP Protection Center.
IP5 Heads of Office & Industry Meeting
Tokyo: The recent IP5 Heads of Office & Industry Meeting and the PPH (Patent Prosecution Highway) event brought together leading voices from across the global IP community. Jonathan Osha was honored to contribute to these meaningful discussions on the future of patent cooperation and harmonization.
Let's Talk IP: Presentation at Johns Hopkins University
On June 22 from 12:00 pm –1:00 PM, our OBWB team will be at the Johns Hopkins University (Pava Center) leading an 'Intro to IP' session for students in the Incubator Program. Whether you're a current student, alum, or simply local to campus, we'd love to see you there.
