Tillis Resignation, China Regulations, Access Advance Streaming Growth: Weekly Update
Welcome to your weekly roundup of the latest news in the world of streaming entertainment. Here’s a snapshot of what’s been happening in the industry over the past week:
On Monday, Chinese robotics companies found themselves in the crosshairs of a European NPE with new suits in the UPC and German courts. Meanwhile, a NPE armed with former Ericsson patents took legal action against MetaPolicy. Additionally, Senator Tillis announced he would be stepping down, raising questions about the potential impact on PERA and PREVAIL.
Tuesday brought us insights into China’s five most significant IP regulatory developments in the first half of 2025. We also dove into the connection between trade secrets litigation, national security concerns, and patenting behaviors. Plus, Amgen flexed its patent muscles in biosimilar spats with Biocon, Henlius, and Hikma.
As we moved into Wednesday, we explored ten key aspects of intellectual property as it enters the next phase of corporate valuation. At IPBC Global, industry leaders shared trade secret strategy insights, while Access Advance’s video streaming pool gained momentum with 31 licensors and four licensees on board. The UK Supreme Court granted Tesla permission to appeal in an Avanci 5G rate-setting case.
Thursday saw the departure of InterDigital’s Head of IP, Mang Zhu, and a deep dive into Samsung Electronics’ leading position in South Korea’s patent filing landscape. We also examined trends and key takeaways from trade secret litigation in Brazil, and how Genentech’s success in the UPC highlighted the value of EU courts for pharma patentees.
Friday brought news of Apple filing suit against a former Vision Pro engineer for the alleged theft of AR trade secrets. In a significant development, the EPO appeal board established an ‘on-sale bar’ with implications for patent owners, while the ITC’s revival of the Fintiv precedent suggested that all roads might lead there for some disputes.
On Saturday, we closed out the week with an opinion piece critiquing the Trump administration for potentially hindering innovation by deterring international students.
That’s a wrap for this week’s roundup. Stay tuned for more updates on the ever-evolving world of streaming entertainment!
