Region-focused IP developments curated by the IIPLA newsroom, including policy shifts, litigation, brand disputes, patent activity, and enforcement updates.
IIPLA reviews the copyright implications of Copyright, United States, Maxwell Pritt Named Among, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
Elektros Inc. has announced that Volkswagen Group of America’s legal counsel will review its U.S. Patent No. 12,522,100, covering a Multi-Port Charging Assembly for electric vehicles. The development underscores Elektros’ commitment to safeguarding its intellectual property amid growing EV infrastructure innovation.
From 2014 to 2024, China filed nearly 20,000 rare-earth patent families, outpacing Japan and South Korea by wide margins. This patent supremacy aligns with China’s control of 94% of the global rare-earth permanent magnet market, underscoring its strategic manufacturing and export leverage. While Japan maintains critic…
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has commenced an investigation into Vietnam’s intellectual property protection and enforcement. This move, initiated under the Trump administration, responds to persistent IP issues flagged as a priority by the USTR. The inquiry may lead to new tariffs or trade restri…
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has opened an investigation into Vietnam's intellectual property (IP) protection and enforcement policies, citing persistent issues that affect American innovators. This move follows Vietnam's designation as a priority country for IP concerns and may lead to tariffs or other trade…
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Federal Judge Rejects Kuraray, Invalidate Sekisui Interlayer Film, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
CanVeer Biopharma Inc. has filed an international Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) application for its lead investigational drug candidate AlveoShield™, marking a strategic step in securing global intellectual property rights. The filing supports CanVeer’s development of disease-modifying therapies for severe respirato…
OSR Holdings, Inc. has finalized an asset purchase agreement to acquire the entire global intellectual property portfolio for VXM01 from Vaximm AG for $30 million. This strategic move centralizes ownership of VXM01 patents and related assets at the OSR parent level, complementing OSR's existing exclusive global licens…
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Powermat Technologies, Anker Innovations Announce Patent, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, Spanish, Intellectual Property Observatory Trump, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
IIPLA reviews the enforcement implications of Enforcement, Business, Fakes, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
IPH Ltd (ASX:IPH), a leading intellectual property services provider with a broad international footprint, is attracting increased market attention for its consistent cash flow and defensive dividend profile. As investors seek stable income sources in volatile markets, IPH’s recurring earnings and diversified operatio…
Chinese entities are conducting a two-pronged campaign against U.S. intellectual property, exploiting AI technologies to misappropriate trade secrets from American tech companies and unauthorized use of copyrighted creative works. This escalating challenge underscores the need for a unified government strategy combini…
Latham & Watkins has announced the addition of Kieran Kieckhefer to its Bay Area Intellectual Property Litigation Practice. Kieckhefer, a seasoned trial lawyer with a strong background in patent, trade secrets, copyright, and technology litigation, enhances the firm’s capacity to handle complex disputes in sectors suc…
Choate Hall & Stewart LLP has expanded its Intellectual Property Litigation practice by hiring Marta Garcia, a seasoned litigator with a technical background in materials science and biomedical engineering. Garcia’s experience spans complex patent disputes, federal court trials, and post-grant proceedings before the U…
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has designated three recent decisions as informative, each addressing critical issues in inter partes review (IPR) proceedings. These rulings clarify the Office’s stance on claim construction inconsistencies, petitioner conduct post-institution, and the appropriate use of…
In a significant precedential ruling, the USPTO Director articulated the discretionary framework guiding institution decisions for America Invents Act (AIA) reviews, including inter partes reviews (IPRs). The decision in Magnolia Medical Technologies, Inc. v. Kurin, Inc. emphasizes considerations such as public intere…
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has revealed the panelists and schedule for the concluding event in its three-part PTAB spring listening series. Scheduled for Monday, May 18, from 3 to 5 p.m. Eastern Time, the session will be held in the Clara Barton Auditorium at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria…
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced a webinar scheduled for May 13, 2026, focusing on the Office of Enrollment and Discipline’s (OED) programs. The session will highlight the Diversion Program for those under disciplinary review, as well as the Law School Clinic and Patent Pro Bono programs…
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has reinforced its efforts to combat fraud and misrepresentation in patent applications. Since the start of fiscal year 2025, the Patent Fraud Mitigation Unit has terminated more than 3,800 applications for violations involving unauthorized representatives. In Apri…
The United States Patent and Trademark Office’s Western Regional Outreach Office, in partnership with the Licensing Executives Society–Silicon Valley Chapter, will present a virtual session focused on licensing products and concepts. Scheduled for May 13, the event is part of the "Successful Inventing" series designed…
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is organizing a virtual panel titled "Licensing your IP: The Why, When and How to get started" on May 27. The session will explore the advantages of licensing intellectual property and provide guidance on when and how businesses can begin licensing their IP assets.…
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Western Regional Outreach Office, in partnership with the Licensing Executives Society – Silicon Valley Chapter (LES-SVC), will present the next installment of the Successful Inventing 2026 virtual series on June 10. This session will focus on manufacturing and cov…
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced the third and final session of its Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) spring listening series, titled “PTAB Administration and Reform.” Scheduled for May 18, 2026, from 3 to 5 p.m. Eastern Time, the event will be held at the USPTO headquarters in Alexan…
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