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, TwinStrand, USPTO, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is currently facing a brief service interruption affecting its ability to receive incoming faxes. The PTOFax team is actively monitoring the issue and working to restore normal operations. Users experiencing difficulties are advised to contact the OCIO Service Desk…
IIPLA reviews the litigation implications of Litigation, Appeals Court Upholds Micron, BeSang Memory Chip Patent, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced scheduled maintenance for several of its systems from midnight to 2 a.m. Eastern Time on Sunday, November 8. This routine update is expected to temporarily affect system availability, particularly for remote employees who can monitor issues via the in…
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Moderna have settled patent infringement lawsuits concerning Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines Spikevax and mNEXSPIKE, as well as its RSV vaccine mResvia. The resolution includes cross-licensing agreements covering infectious disease technologies and dismissal of US claims with prejudice, allowing…
Afreximbank targets up to $1 billion in business deals at the 2026 Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX WKND) in Lagos, building on $540 million from 2024. The bank’s $2 billion commitment supports film, music, fashion, arts, sports, literature, and gastronomy through diverse financing and capacity-building initiatives. Indus…
In Moskowitz Family LLC v. Globus Medical, Inc., the Federal Circuit held that the term 'universal' in patent claim preambles restricts claim scope, affirming noninfringement of spinal-fusion implant patents. The court also upheld a jury verdict of noninfringement regarding the term 'cooperating,' which was left to th…
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Moderna, Moderna COVID, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
In October 2026, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) introduced key leadership changes, educational initiatives, and technological advancements. John F. Duffy was sworn in as General Counsel and Acting Solicitor, while the USPTO collaborated with Indiana University Maurer School of Law to launch a PT…
Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd. announced its participation in BIO-Europe 2026, leveraging recent clinical milestones and expanded patent protections to pursue licensing and strategic partnerships. The company highlighted positive Phase IIa results in pancreatic cancer, ongoing Phase III trials in liver cancer and psoriasis,…
IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, Randy Orton, The United States Patent, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, WWE Involved In WILD, Trademark Dispute Over Randy, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP had been actively rebuilding its intellectual property practice, focusing on patent law, by recruiting experienced attorneys and expanding geographically into Texas. However, the firm's unexpected dissolution has abruptly ended this growth trajectory, dispersing its recently assembled IP pro…
Debevoise & Plimpton, Cleary Gottlieb, and Sullivan & Cromwell have each named new partners in their New York offices, strengthening their capabilities in intellectual property and technology transactions, private equity M&A, and estates and personal planning. Brianna van Kan joins Debevoise’s IP & Technology Transact…
NOV Inc. (NYSE: NOV) announced third quarter 2026 financial results showing $2.23 billion in revenues, up 4% sequentially and 2% year-over-year. Net income rose $48 million from the prior year to $90 million, while adjusted EBITDA reached $281 million. The company highlighted operational momentum, tariff refund benefi…
Hilco Global’s Intellectual Property Services group has been retained to manage the sale of PicoBrew’s intellectual property and associated assets. The portfolio includes 17 active patents and applications, engineering files, and product concepts relevant to beverage appliance sectors such as beer, coffee, tea, kombuc…
Taiho Pharmaceuticals has been sued by Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer for patent infringement related to its antithrombotic oral dissolving film BEQIA. The Delaware suit arrives as the FDA conducts substantive review of BEQIA’s New Drug Application, creating dual challenges for Taiho. The company emphasizes its commi…
Amazon has requested a pause on court-ordered fund transfers in over a dozen trademark cases in Chicago federal court, citing concerns that some lawsuits may have been exploited to retrieve funds Amazon had previously frozen for unrelated reasons. Concurrently, significant developments include the Federal Circuit deny…
Adeia (NASDAQ: ADEA) has extended its intellectual property licensing agreement with TCL Electronics through a multi-year renewal, maintaining its embedded technology presence in a leading smart TV manufacturer. This deal exemplifies Adeia’s licensing approach focused on durable contracts rather than transient arrange…
IIPLA reviews the trade secrets implications of Trade Secrets, Pentagon, Confucius Institutes, with practical notes for Middle East IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
Digitalage, a subsidiary of Hop-on, Inc., is progressing toward enterprise licensing of its AI-assisted text moderation technology. Under newly appointed CEO Robert T. Braun, the company aims to commercialize this innovation through API integrations and strategic partnerships, complementing its creator-focused media p…
Datavault AI has signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire a 19.9% equity interest in DataMEDS AI in exchange for expanding its existing technology license. The transaction, subject to due diligence and definitive agreements, will enable Datavault AI to retain intellectual property ownership while participating…
Shumaker has been named a leading copyright law firm in Florida by the inaugural IAM & WTR Copyright 1000 guide. The firm’s St. Petersburg Managing Partner Mindi Richter and Partner Todd Timmerman received individual honors in Florida, while Partner Alex Long was recognized in North Carolina. These distinctions highli…
China’s Ministry of Commerce has issued a firm opposition to the United States’ recent sanctions targeting five Chinese enterprises accused of trade secret theft. The ministry warned that if the US does not reverse its actions, China will take necessary countermeasures to defend its companies’ legitimate interests. Th…
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