Though US-centric, this list does cover some pretty important IP events throughout 2016, from the waning power of the PTAB (Patent Trial and Appeal Board) to the decisions around software patent eligibility. The new year, according to this article could bring much-needed PTAB reforms off the back of this year’s cases and some crucial decisions by the Supreme Court with regards to design patents.
Read all about it here: http://www.ipwatchdog.com/2016/12/06/patent-year-review-2016-2017/id=75331/