Region-focused IP developments curated by the IIPLA newsroom, including policy shifts, litigation, brand disputes, patent activity, and enforcement updates.
As Chinese companies pursue growth in international markets, they encounter intricate intellectual property risks including patent infringement litigation, trademark disputes, and trade secret vulnerabilities. The territorial nature of IP rights, diverse legal frameworks, and increasing regulatory scrutiny in mature m…
China has strengthened its legal framework governing internet intellectual property through the revised Anti-Unfair Competition Law, clarified judicial standards for domain name protection, and intensified enforcement obligations for e-commerce platforms. These developments reflect a comprehensive approach to addressi…
Managing IP has announced the shortlists for its 18th annual EMEA Awards, recognising exceptional intellectual property work across multiple jurisdictions and practice areas. The winners will be revealed at a ceremony in London on June 21, with special awards to be announced at the event. The awards programme is widel…
Over the next three to five years, licensing practices in Greater China and Asia will be fundamentally transformed by stringent data protection laws, export control regulations, and landmark judicial decisions on Standard-Essential Patents (SEPs). These developments demand integrated approaches to deal structuring, pr…
The year 2025 witnessed significant developments in biotech patent litigation, particularly involving biosimilars of aflibercept, a key biologic marketed as Eylea®. Litigation activity intensified across multiple jurisdictions, including England, Germany, the United States, South Korea, and Japan, reflecting a more co…
Nintendo’s aggressive patent enforcement strategy against PocketPair’s game Palworld suffered a significant setback as the USPTO revoked all claims of the patents covering summoning and battling characters. Originally approved in September 2025 amid controversy and criticism from patent experts, these patents were re-…
Shein has launched legal proceedings against Temu in the UK High Court, accusing the rival fast-fashion platform of widespread copyright infringement involving thousands of Shein-owned photographs. Temu denies the claims and counters that Shein’s litigation aims to suppress competition, also filing a counterclaim alle…
JinkoSolar and Longi, two of China’s largest solar panel producers, have reached a comprehensive global settlement to resolve ongoing patent litigation across multiple jurisdictions. The agreement includes cross-licensing of key patents related to their competing solar cell technologies, tunnel oxide passivated contac…
Shein has launched a High Court trial in London accusing rival Temu of widespread copyright infringement involving thousands of product images used to promote copied clothing lines. Temu denies the claims, counters that Shein is leveraging litigation to suppress competition, and seeks damages after removing listings u…
Shein has launched legal proceedings in the United Kingdom accusing Temu of engaging in 'industrial scale' copyright breaches. The case underscores increasing conflicts between major e-commerce platforms over intellectual property rights in the fast-fashion industry. Details of the allegations and the scope of the dis…
Declarations of non-infringement have evolved as a critical legal mechanism within China’s intellectual property landscape, offering a preemptive remedy against unwarranted infringement claims. This article explores the historical development, statutory framework, and judicial interpretations that govern such declarat…
Africa’s abundant natural resources and youthful population present a unique opportunity to lead in sustainable development through green technology innovation. However, high costs of IP registration, limited awareness, and fragmented IPR systems hinder local innovators from protecting and commercializing their invent…
In 2023, worldwide cross-border payments for intellectual property (IP) usage exceeded $1 trillion, marking significant growth driven by increased global economic integration and the rising importance of intangible assets such as technology and software. The United States, Japan, Germany, the Netherlands, and the Unit…
A recent study by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce identifies Peru as the fourth fastest-growing country worldwide in intellectual property (IP) development, with a 5.99% growth rate. This growth reflects Peru’s expanding community of inventors and creators securing patents, trademarks, and copyrights, supported by the Na…
In September 2023, a landmark Patent Drafting Training Program convened 26 patent professionals from 21 African countries at ARIPO Headquarters in Harare. Organized by WIPO and ARIPO with support from Japan’s Funds-In-Trust, the workshop sought to address the region’s patent application shortfall by equipping particip…
IP House and the UK Intellectual Property Office have entered into a formal partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding, aiming to enhance the fight against intellectual property crime. The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration on investigations, information sharing, and enforcement efforts, reflec…
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Manchester commercial law firm Kuits Solicitors has appointed Dr Craig Brownlie as a consultant patent attorney in its intellectual property team. Brownlie is an experienced UK and European patent attorney with a technical background in physics and materials science, and a career spanning patent drafting, prosecution…
Intellectual Property Office Announces Application on the 4th—Finalization if No Objection Just Two Months After Application—Government Support Requested in January Not Only English but Also Korean Trademark Announced—Applies Only to Ramen The trademark rights for Samyang Foods' signature spicy brand "Buldak" have cle…
Aptiv Technologies has narrowed its Delaware federal patent case against Microchip Technology, trimming infringement allegations tied to automotive USB hub routing patents while the dispute continues.
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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…
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