Patents
Dolby Laboratories has filed a lawsuit against Snap Inc., alleging that Snapchat infringes on four of its patents through its use of the AV1 video codec. The suit, filed in the US District Court for the District of Delaware, challenges AV1's status as a royalty-free technology. Dolby seeks an injunction and a jury trial to enforce licensing obligations.
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Intellectual property law firm Mathys & Squire says China leads the world in patent applications for anti-drone technology. Filings surged 27 per cent last year amid rising global security concerns from wars in Ukraine and Iran, and suspicious drone sightings in the West.
Patent protection for semaglutide in weight loss injections like Ozempic and Wegovy is expiring in Europe. This paves the way for cheaper generics to enter the market and could lower high prices. Patients with obesity stand to benefit from improved access.