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The reported use of a Chinese-built reconnaissance satellite by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to target U.S. military installations has brought to the fore the complex intersection of intellectual property law and military use of commercial space technology. The TEE-01B episode reveals how the multi-layered…
So far, WTO members have not been able to adopt a Council recommendation to the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) on scope and modalities for non-violation and situation complaints (NVSCs) under the Agreement on Trade-related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). In a Decision on TRIPS non-violation compla…
Myanmar’s Industrial Design Law, implemented in 2019, has led to the establishment of a formal registration system under the country’s Intellectual Property Department. With approximately 300 applications published as of March 2026, the system is still developing, and applicants must adhere to detailed filing requirem…
A new bicycle bell developed by researchers at the University of Salford in collaboration with Škoda aims to improve pedestrian safety by emitting sounds that penetrate the frequency range typically cancelled by active noise-cancelling headphones. The 'DuoBell' leverages dual resonators and irregular sound patterns to…
An open day of Supreme People's Court (SPC) IP court show how a case is decided in Beijing, China, April 23, 2019. /Chinacourt.org
Tom Kading, founder of Fargo Patent and Business Law, is emphasizing the importance of intellectual property protection for business owners. Drawing from his own entrepreneurial background, Kading advises that securing patents and trademarks is essential to prevent the loss of valuable ideas and to avoid expensive lit…
The IP world is changing faster than ever. Agentic AI systems are making autonomous decisions. Quantum computers are redefining what’s patentable. “Dupe culture” is blurring the lines of trademark infringement. And ever…
In the competitive landscape of modern business, intellectual property (IP) rights are a crucial safeguard to preserving innovations and investments across various sectors. Across these domains, a steadfast appreciation…
China follows the principle of territoriality in intellectual property (IP) protection. IP rights obtained under the laws of one country are generally valid and enforceable only within that country’s jurisdiction, unles…
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Intellectual property (IP) tools that underpin the global innovation ecosystem will play a critical role in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the U.N. roadmap for a better and more sustainable…
With the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) serving as the central administrative authority under the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs, the country has created a sophisticated IP ecosys…