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Godavari Biorefineries Secures Chinese Patent for Antiviral Compounds Targeting V-ATPase

The Chinese patent approval enhances Godavari’s global biopharmaceutical IP portfolio amid ongoing operational challenges in sugar and ethanol segments

Godavari Biorefineries has been granted a Chinese patent for chemical compounds that inhibit V-ATPase activity to treat viral infections, marking a significant advancement in its biopharmaceutical R&D pipeline. This patent complements existing Japanese and European patents but is unlikely to impact near-term earnings,…

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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Patentskorea

Korea and Japan Launch Continuous Intellectual Property Policy Cooperation After 45 Years

Korea Patent Attorneys Association and Japan’s Lawyers Society form working group to enhance bilateral IP systems and competitiveness

Marking a historic shift since 1981, Korea and Japan transition from annual intellectual property exchanges to a continuous policy cooperation framework. The Korea Patent Attorneys Association and Japan’s Lawyers Society have established a joint working group to address critical IP issues including finance, disclosure…

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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Korea's NAEK Hosts Forum to Shape National Intellectual Property Strategies Amid AI Advancement

Industry, legal, and government leaders convene to tackle IP challenges posed by rapid AI integration

The National Academy of Engineering of Korea (NAEK) is spearheading a comprehensive dialogue on intellectual property strategies essential for Korea's emergence as a leading AI powerhouse. The upcoming Intellectual Property Strategy Forum will bring together experts from industry, law, and government to address critic…

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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South Korea Secures 35 Agreements with Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan to Enhance Cooperation in Critical Minerals and Halal Markets

The Korea-Central Asia Summit culminates in extensive deals covering energy, AI, trade, and security, marking a milestone in regional partnerships

South Korea finalized 35 agreements with Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan during the inaugural Korea-Central Asia Summit held in Seoul. The accords span critical sectors including energy, investment, digital technology, and security, reinforcing bilateral ties ahead of the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations with both C…

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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LitigationSoutheast Asia

Distinguished Malaysian Lawyer and Former Assemblyman VL Kandan Passes Away at 89

VL Kandan, pioneering intellectual property lawyer and two-term Sungai Way assemblyman, remembered for his legal and community contributions

VL Kandan, a veteran Malaysian lawyer renowned for his pioneering work in intellectual property law and former two-term Sungai Way assemblyman, has died at the age of 89. His legal career spanned decades, during which he helped shape IP practice in Malaysia and the ASEAN region. Kandan was also active in community ser…

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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Godavari Biorefineries Secures Chinese Patent for Antiviral Compounds Targeting V-ATPase

Godavari Biorefineries has been granted a Chinese patent for chemical compounds that inhibit V-ATPase activity to treat viral infections, marking a significant advancement in its biopharmaceutical R&D pipeline. This patent complements existing Japanese and European patents but is unlikely to impact near-term earnings,…

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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koreaPatents

Korea and Japan Launch Continuous Intellectual Property Policy Cooperation After 45 Years

Marking a historic shift since 1981, Korea and Japan transition from annual intellectual property exchanges to a continuous policy cooperation framework. The Korea Patent Attorneys Association and Japan’s Lawyers Society have established a joint working group to address critical IP issues including finance, disclosure…

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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GlobalPatents

Korea's NAEK Hosts Forum to Shape National Intellectual Property Strategies Amid AI Advancement

The National Academy of Engineering of Korea (NAEK) is spearheading a comprehensive dialogue on intellectual property strategies essential for Korea's emergence as a leading AI powerhouse. The upcoming Intellectual Property Strategy Forum will bring together experts from industry, law, and government to address critic…

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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South Korea Secures 35 Agreements with Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan to Enhance Cooperation in Critical Minerals and Halal Markets

South Korea finalized 35 agreements with Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan during the inaugural Korea-Central Asia Summit held in Seoul. The accords span critical sectors including energy, investment, digital technology, and security, reinforcing bilateral ties ahead of the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations with both C…

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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Southeast AsiaLitigation

Distinguished Malaysian Lawyer and Former Assemblyman VL Kandan Passes Away at 89

VL Kandan, a veteran Malaysian lawyer renowned for his pioneering work in intellectual property law and former two-term Sungai Way assemblyman, has died at the age of 89. His legal career spanned decades, during which he helped shape IP practice in Malaysia and the ASEAN region. Kandan was also active in community ser…

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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PatentsGlobal

Godavari Biorefineries Secures Chinese Patent for Antiviral Compounds Targeting V-ATPase

The Chinese patent approval enhances Godavari’s global biopharmaceutical IP portfolio amid ongoing operational challenges in sugar and ethanol segments

Godavari Biorefineries has been granted a Chinese patent for chemical compounds that inhibit V-ATPase activity to treat viral infections, marking a significant advancement in its biopharmaceutical R&D pipeline. This patent complements existing Japanese and European patents but is unlikely to impact near-term earnings,…

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

IIPLA News Desk

Patentskorea

Korea and Japan Launch Continuous Intellectual Property Policy Cooperation After 45 Years

Korea Patent Attorneys Association and Japan’s Lawyers Society form working group to enhance bilateral IP systems and competitiveness

Marking a historic shift since 1981, Korea and Japan transition from annual intellectual property exchanges to a continuous policy cooperation framework. The Korea Patent Attorneys Association and Japan’s Lawyers Society have established a joint working group to address critical IP issues including finance, disclosure…

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

IIPLA News Desk

PatentsGlobal

Korea's NAEK Hosts Forum to Shape National Intellectual Property Strategies Amid AI Advancement

Industry, legal, and government leaders convene to tackle IP challenges posed by rapid AI integration

The National Academy of Engineering of Korea (NAEK) is spearheading a comprehensive dialogue on intellectual property strategies essential for Korea's emergence as a leading AI powerhouse. The upcoming Intellectual Property Strategy Forum will bring together experts from industry, law, and government to address critic…

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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TrademarksGlobal

South Korea Secures 35 Agreements with Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan to Enhance Cooperation in Critical Minerals and Halal Markets

The Korea-Central Asia Summit culminates in extensive deals covering energy, AI, trade, and security, marking a milestone in regional partnerships

South Korea finalized 35 agreements with Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan during the inaugural Korea-Central Asia Summit held in Seoul. The accords span critical sectors including energy, investment, digital technology, and security, reinforcing bilateral ties ahead of the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations with both C…

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

IIPLA News Desk

LitigationSoutheast Asia

Distinguished Malaysian Lawyer and Former Assemblyman VL Kandan Passes Away at 89

VL Kandan, pioneering intellectual property lawyer and two-term Sungai Way assemblyman, remembered for his legal and community contributions

VL Kandan, a veteran Malaysian lawyer renowned for his pioneering work in intellectual property law and former two-term Sungai Way assemblyman, has died at the age of 89. His legal career spanned decades, during which he helped shape IP practice in Malaysia and the ASEAN region. Kandan was also active in community ser…

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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Trademark Dispute Looms Over 'KiwiMart' Name Following Greens' Supermarket Announcement

Snack distributor Lion Labs files trademark for 'KiwiMart' after Green Party unveils public supermarket plan, raising questions over trademark rights and timing

The Green Party's recent announcement of a publicly-owned supermarket chain named KiwiMart has triggered a trademark application by Lion Labs Limited, a snack and vape distributor. Lion Labs claims prior use intentions dating back a year, complicating the trademark registration process under New Zealand's 'first to us…

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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Godavari Biorefineries Secures Chinese Patent for Antiviral Compounds Targeting V-ATPase

The Chinese patent approval enhances Godavari’s global biopharmaceutical IP portfolio amid ongoing operational challenges in sugar and ethanol segments

Godavari Biorefineries has been granted a Chinese patent for chemical compounds that inhibit V-ATPase activity to treat viral infections, marking a significant advancement in its biopharmaceutical R&D pipeline. This patent complements existing Japanese and European patents but is unlikely to impact near-term earnings,…

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

IIPLA News Desk

Patentskorea

Korea and Japan Launch Continuous Intellectual Property Policy Cooperation After 45 Years

Korea Patent Attorneys Association and Japan’s Lawyers Society form working group to enhance bilateral IP systems and competitiveness

Marking a historic shift since 1981, Korea and Japan transition from annual intellectual property exchanges to a continuous policy cooperation framework. The Korea Patent Attorneys Association and Japan’s Lawyers Society have established a joint working group to address critical IP issues including finance, disclosure…

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

IIPLA News Desk

PatentsGlobal

Korea's NAEK Hosts Forum to Shape National Intellectual Property Strategies Amid AI Advancement

Industry, legal, and government leaders convene to tackle IP challenges posed by rapid AI integration

The National Academy of Engineering of Korea (NAEK) is spearheading a comprehensive dialogue on intellectual property strategies essential for Korea's emergence as a leading AI powerhouse. The upcoming Intellectual Property Strategy Forum will bring together experts from industry, law, and government to address critic…

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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South Korea Secures 35 Agreements with Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan to Enhance Cooperation in Critical Minerals and Halal Markets

The Korea-Central Asia Summit culminates in extensive deals covering energy, AI, trade, and security, marking a milestone in regional partnerships

South Korea finalized 35 agreements with Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan during the inaugural Korea-Central Asia Summit held in Seoul. The accords span critical sectors including energy, investment, digital technology, and security, reinforcing bilateral ties ahead of the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations with both C…

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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TrademarksGlobal

Trademark Dispute Looms Over 'KiwiMart' Name Following Greens' Supermarket Announcement

Snack distributor Lion Labs files trademark for 'KiwiMart' after Green Party unveils public supermarket plan, raising questions over trademark rights and timing

The Green Party's recent announcement of a publicly-owned supermarket chain named KiwiMart has triggered a trademark application by Lion Labs Limited, a snack and vape distributor. Lion Labs claims prior use intentions dating back a year, complicating the trademark registration process under New Zealand's 'first to us…

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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