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China Intensifies Scrutiny of Patent and Trademark Filings in 2025 CNIPA Report
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has released its 2025 report detailing the nation’s progress in intellectual property protection. The report highlights significant enforcement actions, including investigations into nearly 600,000 irregular patent applications and a crackdown on over 400…
USTR 2025 Special 301 Report Criticizes China’s Ongoing Shortfalls in IP Enforcement and Phase One Commitments
The United States Trade Representative’s 2025 Special 301 Report highlights China’s continued failure to fully implement intellectual property commitments under the Phase One Agreement, citing ongoing issues with technology transfer, trade secrets, counterfeiting, and online piracy. China remains on the USTR’s Priorit…
US keeps Thailand on IP Watch List while urging legal reforms
The US report recognises Thailand’s continued progress on IP protection and enforcement, while urging further legal changes and action against infringement. The United States has kept Thailand on its intellectual property (IP) "Watch List" in its 2026 assessment, despite acknowledging the country's progress in IP prot…
Sanrio and Toei Unveil Ambitious Plans for Original Video Game Character Creation
Sanrio Co. and Toei Co., two of Japan’s most prominent character IP holders, have announced major initiatives to enter the video game market with the creation of new gaming brands. Both companies aim to develop original characters and titles, seeking to diversify their intellectual property portfolios and reach broade…
Bangladesh Remains Absent from USTR IP Watch Lists as US Presses for Enhanced Enforcement
Bangladesh has not been included in the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) latest intellectual property (IP) rights watch lists, according to the 2024 Special 301 Report. While Bangladesh avoided designation, the USTR continues to call for stronger IP enforcement from Dhaka. The report highlights Vietnam as a…
Nixon Peabody notches another win for G.W. Aru in patent infringement, false advertising dispute
Los Angeles, CA. Nixon Peabody LLP is pleased to have represented G.W. Aru, LLC (GWA) in another significant win in its patent infringement and false advertising dispute with W.R. Grace & Co.-Conn. (Grace). GWA is an innovator in the petrochemical and petroleum refining catalyst industry, whose products include its pa…