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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…
A recent study of global patent activity in dredging technology reveals significant differences between Western and Asian approaches. While China leads in volume with numerous filings from state-affiliated entities, Western jurisdictions like the EPO and USPTO emphasize component-level engineering and autonomous syste…
Beginning in 2020, Chinese courts issued a series of anti-suit injunctions targeting foreign patent holders, particularly in telecommunications, restricting their ability to litigate abroad. This aggressive approach, rooted in China’s foreign-related rule of law policy, reflects a broader strategy of jurisdictional ma…
Jio Platforms Limited, the technology subsidiary of Reliance Industries, has secured the 20th position in the World Intellectual Property Organization’s latest Patent Cooperation Treaty rankings. This leap of 320 places underscores Jio’s expanding patent portfolio in cutting-edge fields such as 5G, 6G, artificial inte…
This week’s global patent litigation update covers pivotal decisions from the US Supreme Court on induced infringement for skinny-label generics, and the Madras High Court’s detailed guidance on India’s Bolar exemption. Additional insights from the Unified Patent Court and European Patent Office highlight evolving pat…
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…
The US segment of the global patent dispute between DivX and Netflix remains intense, with Netflix having invalidated several patents but still confronting four active patents that carry substantial damages exposure. This trial is closely watched by streaming industry stakeholders due to its potential impact on patent…
In 2024, China dominated the global patent landscape by filing nearly half of all patent applications worldwide, significantly surpassing the United States. According to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), China’s patent filings and grants have reached record highs, underscoring its growing influence…
China’s rapid growth in patent applications has positioned it as the largest contributor to global filings, overtaking the United States in 2010 and reaching more than 1.4 million applications in 2021. Meanwhile, the US has experienced stagnant patent growth and Japan has seen a steady decline since 2000. These figure…
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) reports a record 3.46 million patent applications filed globally in 2022, marking the third consecutive year of growth led by China and India. While trademark and industrial design filings declined, patent activity surged, underscoring the resilience of global innova…
The global patent analytics market, valued at $1.26 billion in 2025, is projected to grow to $3.72 billion by 2034, driven by increasing patent filings, innovation ecosystems, and cloud-based IP management solutions. North America dominates with a 40.6% market share, while key developments include Clarivate’s IPfolio…
The World Intellectual Property Organization’s 2017 report reveals a seventh consecutive year of growth in global intellectual property filings, with China accounting for the vast majority of increases. Patent applications rose by 8.3 percent to 3.1 million, trademarks surged 16.4 percent to 7 million, and industrial…
The World Intellectual Property Organization's 2015 data reveals a surge in global intellectual property filings, propelled primarily by Chinese innovators. Patent applications reached nearly 2.9 million, marking a 7.8% increase from the previous year. Trademark and industrial design filings also saw notable growth, u…
The World Intellectual Property Organization's 2015 World Intellectual Property Indicators reveal a 4.5% rise in global patent applications in 2014, driven predominantly by China’s record filings. Trademark applications also surged, while industrial design filings declined for the first time in over two decades. The r…
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