May 7, 2026
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India Advances Sports Innovation with IP Fee Waivers and Digital Hackathon Initiatives
India is intensifying its focus on intellectual property (IP) in the sports sector, introducing a three-year fee waiver for sports-related IP registrations and launching the Viksit Bharat Digital Matrix 2026 Design Hackathon. These initiatives are designed to transform sports from mere competition into a driver of inn…
IIPLA News Desk•Thursday, May 7, 2026
Intellectual Property Rights Identified as Key to Advancing Africa’s Industrialization
A new analysis underscores the critical role of intellectual property rights in supporting Africa’s industrialization and economic diversification. With most African nations still reliant on raw material exports, the report calls for enhanced IP frameworks to foster scientific and technological innovation, which are e…
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UK SMEs Face Ongoing Intellectual Property Challenges Amid Rising Infringements
Recent research from the Federation of Small Businesses reveals that 25% of UK SMEs have experienced intellectual property violations in the past five years. Despite common misconceptions, experts emphasize that IP protection is both vital and accessible for small businesses, outlining practical steps for safeguarding…
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UK-Nigeria Film Co-Productions in 2026: Legal, Financial, and IP Frameworks Shape a New Era
The UK and Nigeria are experiencing unprecedented collaboration in film production, highlighted by recent high-profile co-productions and evolving legal and financial frameworks. With new incentive schemes, maturing markets, and complex intellectual property considerations, producers must navigate a multifaceted lands…
IIPLA News Desk•Thursday, May 7, 2026
Australia Intellectual Property Management Market Is Becoming the Engine of Innovation Economy
With AI-powered platforms, rising patent activity, and regulatory reforms, Australia’s IP management market is entering a high-growth digital phase The Australia intellectual property management market is rapidly transforming into a strategic pillar of the country’s innovation economy. According to IMARC Group, the ma…
IIPLA News Desk•Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Insurance – Intellectual property exclusion – ‘Advertising ideas’
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IIPLA News Desk•Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Blank Rome Welcomes Leading Intellectual Property & Technology Partners in South Florida
Fort Lauderdale, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Mark D. Passler and Ryan L. Harding have joined the firm as partners in the Intellectual Property & Technology practice group and Technology industry team. The prominent team will also establish a presence for Blank Rome in W…
IIPLA News Desk•Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Essential Strategies for Safeguarding Intellectual Property in India’s E-Commerce Sector
As intellectual property disputes gain prominence in the digital marketplace, understanding the fundamentals of IP protection is crucial for Indian entrepreneurs. This guide outlines the four main types of intellectual property—copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets—and provides actionable steps for securi…
IIPLA News Desk•Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Stay Aware: Remote Employees Impact Venue Options In Patent Litigation - Insights - Proskauer Rose LLP
For many patent cases, the United States District Court hearing your patent dispute can have a big impact on case strategy, budget and management, and even, to some extent, case outcomes. As we discussed earlier this year, how a patent owner approaches an alleged infringer can turn into a costly and inconvenient endea…
IIPLA News Desk•Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Alpha Modus resolves patent infringement litigation against Brookshire
Alpha Modus (AMOD)resolved its patent infringement litigation against Brookshire Grocery Co. pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The litigation involved allegations of infringement relating to Alpha Modus’s patented technologies covering real-time consumer behavior analysis,…
IIPLA News Desk•Tuesday, May 5, 2026
EU's Right to Repair Directive Raises Unresolved Questions for Industrial Property Rights
The European Union's new Directive (EU) 2024/1799, published on July 10, 2024, seeks to make repairs of household and electronic goods more accessible and sustainable by empowering consumers to choose independent repairers and use refurbished parts. However, the directive's interaction with existing industrial propert…
IIPLA News Desk•Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Saudi Arabia records 102% surge in individual patent filings in 2025
RIYADH — The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) announced on Monday a 102% increase in patent applications submitted by individuals in 2025 compared to the previous year. Based on the Authority’s report — the "Intellectual Property Information Statistical Report for 2025" — the Kingdom saw significant ga…
IIPLA News Desk•Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Churchill Downs Inc. buys Preakness intellectual property for $85M
Churchill Downs Incorporated said Tuesday it has entered into an agreement to acquire the intellectual property for the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan-Stakes from 1/ST Racing’s Maryland department for $85 million, subject to customary closing conditions. Churchill Downs, the home of the Kentucky Derby, plans to…
IIPLA News Desk•Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Vietnam's Intellectual Property Registration Framework from April 1, 2026
Vietnam will introduce significant updates to its intellectual property (IP) regime effective April 1, 2026, under the Law on Intellectual Property revised by Law No. 131/2025/QH15. The changes clarify how IP rights are established, streamline registration procedures, and shorten examination timelines – marking a nota…
IIPLA News Desk•Tuesday, May 5, 2026
The Budding 'Iceman' Trademark Dispute Between Caleb Williams and George Gervin, Explained
NBA Hall of Famer George Gervin, who used the same moniker as Williams while playing in the NBA from 1972 to 1986 (primarily with the Spurs), recently filed his own trademark application for the nickname shortly after the Bears' QB attempted to trademark it himself. Now, the United States Patent and Trademark Office w…
IIPLA News Desk•Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Ask an IP litigator: intellectual property and competition
Nicole Mantini (00:05): Hi, and welcome to Ask an IP Litigator. Today we're going to run through some of the unique issues that arise when IP intersects with competition law. So Andy, to start us off, IP is all about giving some level of exclusivity to a market participant to permit it to exclude its competitors. Whil…
IIPLA News Desk•Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Who owns what when it comes to AI and intellectual property?
Who owns the intellectual property in a world run by AI? Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto The distinction between computation and consciousness is central to understanding why legal debates over AI ownership remain unsettled.
IIPLA News Desk•Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Vietnam Amends Intellectual Property Law: Key Changes for Businesses
Vietnam has recently approved major updates to its Intellectual Property Law. The reforms modernize the IP system for the digital economy and change how businesses protect, commercialize, and enforce IP assets in Vietnam. On December 10, 2025, the National Assembly approved amendments to the Law on Intellectual Proper…
IIPLA News Desk•Tuesday, May 5, 2026
The global digital enforcement of intellectual property
By Frederick Mostert, Professor of Practice at the School of Law, King’s College, London and Research Fellow at the Oxford Intellectual Property Research Centre, University of Oxford*, United Kingdom Digital technology is arguably humankind’s greatest achievement since speech. Thanks to Big Tech and the advent of plat…
IIPLA News Desk•Tuesday, May 5, 2026
14 Loeb Lawyers Named in 2025 Edition of IP Stars by Managing IP
Loeb & Loeb is proud to share that the firm and 14 Loeb lawyers have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Managing IP magazine’s IP Stars rankings, a leading specialist guide to intellectual property law firms and practitioners worldwide. The guide covers a variety of IP practice areas and more than 70 jurisdictions…
IIPLA News Desk•Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Integrating Mediation with Arbitration and Litigation: Rethinking Strategies for IP Dispute Resolution
Despite mounting evidence supporting the effectiveness of mediation and other non-adjudicative processes in resolving intellectual property disputes, many practitioners and clients continue to default to litigation and arbitration. This analysis explores the paradox, examining the reasons behind the hesitation to embr…
IIPLA News Desk•Monday, May 4, 2026
Sen. Marsha Blackburn joins discussion on AI, intellectual property and new royalty infrastructure
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A small group of organizations held a “private convening” at Belmont University on Monday afternoon involving the future of artificial intelligence (A.I.) and intellectual property called “From Elvis to Infrastructure — Tennessee Launches AI Royalty Economy." Attendees included leaders from a…
IIPLA News Desk•Monday, May 4, 2026
Behind the scenes at the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property: interview with Sibilla Delorenzi
Sibilla Delorenzi works at the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI), the federal government's primary point of contact for matters related to intellectual property. The IPI is responsible for examining, granting and managing industrial property rights (patents, trademarks and designs). It works with…
IIPLA News Desk•Monday, May 4, 2026
NMSU's Arrowhead Center names first-ever Innovation Fellow
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IIPLA News Desk•Monday, May 4, 2026