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The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a non-final rejection of Nintendo's patent application covering an in-game mechanic that allows a character to summon a sub-character for battle assistance. The decision, based on prior art, gives Nintendo two months to respond or appeal. The development comes a…
In a landmark ruling dated August 1, 2024, the Turkish Competition Authority (TCA) has ordered the withdrawal of a registered three-dimensional (3D) trademark and related design rights, finding that the right owner abused its dominant market position to exclude competitors. The decision, which also imposes monetary sa…
While 2025 did not bring sweeping legislative changes to Turkish intellectual property law, the year marked significant practical advancements. The administrative cancellation mechanism for trademarks became fully operational, and Turkish courts and authorities addressed key issues such as the intersection of IP and c…
India's Intellectual Property (IP) filings rose by 44% in last 5 years, led by a 380% surge in Geographical Indications. Legal & Procedural Simplification of IP laws & rules E.g. Patent examination timeline reduced from 48 months to 31 months and mandatory e-submission for patent documents.
Royal Philips has reinforced its reputation as a global health technology innovator, ranking among the top patent applicants at the European Patent Office in 2023. The company filed 607 medical technology patent applications, making it the second largest applicant in that category, and submitted a total of 1,299 paten…
The Government of Ontario has announced an additional investment of up to $8 million through Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON), expanding support for intellectual property protection and commercialization at postsecondary institutions. The funding increases IPON’s total postsecondary investment to over $17.5 millio…