Region-focused IP developments curated by the IIPLA newsroom, including policy shifts, litigation, brand disputes, patent activity, and enforcement updates.
For the first time, the U.S. has employed economic sanctions under the Protecting American Intellectual Property Act of 2022 (PAIPA) to address large-scale foreign trade-secret theft. This coordinated enforcement effort targets a cyber-enabled network involved in misappropriating U.S. trade secrets, signaling a new ap…
BioMark Diagnostics Inc. has secured formal patent allowances from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office and the European Patent Office for its novel liquid biopsy technology aimed at early-stage lung cancer detection. The patented algorithm, clinically validated on samples from Quebec, France, and Germany, enhanc…
At its June 19, 2026 Annual General Meeting, Volt Carbon Technologies Inc. secured unanimous shareholder approval on all resolutions, including director re-elections and continuation of its stock option plan. The company provided updates on significant milestones in lithium metal battery testing, expansion of its inte…
Nexon has confirmed the revival of its iconic 'Crazy Racing Kart Rider' intellectual property with a new game bearing the same name as the original. The announcement, made on June 23, 2026, highlights Nexon's commitment to maintaining the nostalgic elements of the classic title while introducing modern systems to enha…
As the AI industry shifts focus from large language models to data acquisition, Wort Intelligence is expanding its AI-ready patent data services into bio and chemical sectors. The company aims to support domain-specific AI applications in new drug and material research, utilizing structured patent information from ove…
IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, Indonesia Destroys Fake Lacoste, Goods Worth Almost, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
The Korea Intellectual Property Journalists Association will convene the 2026 Intellectual Property Policy Forum on June 24 in Seoul, marking its fifth anniversary. A recent survey of 200 IP workers reveals that reforming the patent law's evidence collection system and advancing AI-based patent information search are…
IIPLA reviews the litigation implications of Litigation, USPTO, Director Review, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
Maryland has invoked its statutory right of first refusal to purchase the intellectual property rights of the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes from 1/ST Maryland LLC. This move effectively halts Churchill Downs’ $85 million offer made in April to acquire the IP. Governor Wes Moore emphasized the importance…
The State of Maryland has declared its intent to exercise its right of first refusal to purchase the intellectual property rights to the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan from Churchill Downs, Inc. This strategic acquisition, funded through tax-exempt bonds without using General Fund dollars, consolidates Maryland…
Maryland is investing $85 million to obtain intellectual property rights for the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan, matching a prior bid from Churchill Downs. The acquisition, funded through a tax-exempt bond, aims to protect the state's horseracing legacy and reduce future licensing costs.
Maryland has announced its intent to match an $85 million bid by Churchill Downs Inc. to acquire the intellectual property rights of the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes. By exercising its right of first refusal, Maryland aims to retain ownership of these iconic racing assets, ensuring long-term control ov…
Fish & Richardson has appointed Daniel Shim as of counsel in its global IP litigation practice. Shim, who spent over 16 years at Samsung Electronics including a pivotal role in European IP affairs and global litigation strategy, will focus on complex multi-jurisdictional patent disputes, especially involving standard…
Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced the state's intent to acquire the intellectual property rights to the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan races by matching an $85 million offer from Churchill Downs Inc. The acquisition will be funded through tax-exempt bonds without using General Fund dollars, ensuring that re…
Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s administration has matched an $85 million offer from Churchill Downs to acquire the intellectual property rights to the Preakness Stakes. The acquisition, financed through tax-exempt revenue bonds issued by the Maryland Economic Development Corporation, ensures state ownership of the race…
Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced the state will match Churchill Downs’ $85 million bid to purchase the intellectual property rights to the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes. The acquisition will be financed through 30-year bonds issued by the Maryland Economic Development Corporation, with debt service…
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, When AI Is, Inventor, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
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Music legend Lionel Richie has filed four trademark applications with the US Patent and Trademark Office to protect distinctive audio clips of his voice. The filings, covering phrases from his hit songs, aim to establish new legal safeguards for celebrity voices in the era of AI-generated deepfakes. Intellectual prope…
The University of Iowa’s Center for Intellectual Freedom has put its planned book project on hold due to unresolved copyright ownership concerns. Interim director Luciano De Castro expressed uncertainty over whether copyright would belong to the authors or the university, despite legal counsel and Board of Regents ass…
The Federal Circuit is simultaneously addressing two design patent disputes that question the validity and application of the 'plainly dissimilar' test from Egyptian Goddess. In Range of Motion Products v. Armaid, the court considers an en banc petition challenging the test's inversion of the ordinary observer standar…
On June 10, coinciding with the U.S. launch of Insta360’s Luna Ultra camera, DJI filed two patent infringement lawsuits against Insta360’s parent company, Arashi Vision Inc., in the Eastern District of Texas. DJI alleges that Insta360’s Luna Ultra and Luna Pro models infringe six of its design and utility patents rela…
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company’s patent lawsuit against Pocketpair, developer of Palworld, centers on game mechanics resembling Pokémon’s catch system. Despite initial claims for injunction and damages, recent legal developments suggest Nintendo’s potential recovery is capped at approximately $30,000, with no impact…
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