Region-focused IP developments curated by the IIPLA newsroom, including policy shifts, litigation, brand disputes, patent activity, and enforcement updates.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Secures Hong Kong Patent, Lung Cancer Detection Technology, with practical notes for China IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
First Solar, the leading US solar panel manufacturer, has recalibrated its patent enforcement approach by voluntarily withdrawing its Section 337 complaint at the US International Trade Commission. This strategic pivot follows the Trump Administration’s imposition of a 15% tariff on polysilicon imports under Section 2…
bioAffinity Technologies has obtained a Hong Kong patent for its CyPath® Lung diagnostic technology, enhancing its patent portfolio alongside a recent Chinese patent. This dual protection supports the company’s strategy to address the significant lung cancer burden in Asia with its noninvasive, flow cytometry-based di…
Patent practitioners in Brazil must carefully consider antibody characterisation in patent applications, as the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) requires precise structural definitions that impact claim scope, enablement, and enforcement. Lessons from the US Supreme Court’s 2023 Amgen v Sanofi decision und…
The International Meeting on Intellectual Property, held during the Science 2024 Forum in Guadalajara, brought together leading national and international experts to discuss the pressing challenges that Artificial Intelligence poses to copyright law. Key discussions emphasized the necessity of human authorship for cop…
New Mexico State University’s intellectual property portfolio now includes 56 active patents and 26 pending applications, reflecting rising commercialization activity. However, the university’s Intellectual Property Office faces funding shortfalls that threaten its capacity to protect and commercialize innovations. Ef…
Six attorneys from Greenberg Traurig’s Boston office have been named to the prestigious 2026 IAM Strategy 300 list, highlighting their leadership in developing and executing intellectual property strategies that maximize portfolio value. The recognition underscores the firm’s strength in life sciences, technology, and…
Femasys Inc. has secured multiple patents across key global markets covering the blended polymer component of FemBloc, its non-surgical permanent birth control solution. These patents complement existing delivery system patents, broadening FemBloc’s intellectual property protection as the company advances its pivotal…
Horacio Gutiérrez, a 1998 graduate of the University of Miami School of Law, serves as Spotify’s head of global affairs and chief legal counsel. Drawing on a career spanning Microsoft and international legal roles, he now oversees Spotify’s global licensing and legal strategies, including involvement in high-profile a…
Yiwu, China’s manufacturing powerhouse, has evolved beyond traditional contract manufacturing to become a key global supplier of World Cup-related products. Fueled by a strategic embrace of intellectual property rights and rapid supply chain capabilities, Yiwu merchants are now shaping global football merchandise mark…
President Donald Trump has disclosed ownership of eight "TRUMP HOME" trademarks registered in Venezuela, covering household products such as kitchenware and textiles. This marks the first time Venezuela appears in his financial disclosures, coinciding with the Biden administration’s efforts to reestablish relations wi…
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, S.W.A.T. Exiles, Sony Pictures Television, with practical notes for Middle East IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
Mexico's Ministry of Economy has launched multiple initiatives to enhance global trade relations, protect geographical indications, and strengthen the country's innovation ecosystem. Key developments include the official designation of Michoacán avocados as a protected Geographical Indication, the UK's accession to th…
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Koster, Bali Tourism Geographical Indication, with practical notes for China IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
Latin America and the Caribbean face persistent challenges in economic growth and productivity. A new joint study by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and the European Patent Office (EPO) examines how intellectual property rights, particularly patents, can support innovation and techn…
IIPLA reviews the enforcement implications of Enforcement, Business, Fakes, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
The IP Hall of Fame Academy has announced the 2026 inductees: William ‘Bill’ Cornish, Roberto Dini, and Justice Prathiba M Singh. Selected through a rigorous voting process, these honorees represent pioneering scholarship, patent monetisation innovation, and judicial leadership in IP law. Their achievements span acade…
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…
India, May 02 : India has once again been placed on the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) “Priority Watch List” in its latest annual review of intellectual property rights (IPR) protection and enforcement. The designation places India among six countries identified by the US as having significant concerns re…
Washington urges tougher enforcement against intellectual property violations by smaller operators The United States has kept Thailand on its trade watch list for another year, urging stricter enforcement against online piracy platforms and targeting of more small-scale violators of intellectual property.
April Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on Preferential Duty Access for Whiskey Produced in the United Kingdom USTR Releases 2026 Special 301 Report on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement USTR Seeks Public Comment on the Modernization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act Public Hearings Regarding Sec…
It said that Vietnam is not entering into good faith negotiations or making significant progress in negotiations to provide adequate and effective IP rights protection. India has landed among a list of six countries on the priority watch list of the US Trade Representative (USTR). The USTR deals with adequacy and effe…
The United States Trade Representative has placed India on its 2026 Priority Watch List for intellectual property (IP) rights, flagging continued concerns over protection and enforcement mechanisms. The designation was announced in the annual Special 301 Report, which assesses how effectively US trading partners safeg…
Vietnam has been designated as a Priority Foreign Country, the most serious classification, and could face a potential US investigation under Section 301. India, along with China, Russia and three other countries, has been placed on the US priority watch list in the 2026 Special 301 report over concerns on intellectua…
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