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During the 2025-26 academic year, Illinois State University advanced its initiative to embed intellectual property (IP) awareness into student learning across various departments. Supported by key university centers, the program equips students with practical knowledge on protecting and commercializing their original…
Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Berhad (MIDF) has approved its first financing facility under the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)–MIDF Intellectual Property-Backed Financing Pilot Programme. This landmark transaction utilises intellectual property assets as collateral, marking a transformative…
GCC Secretary-General Jassim Al Budaiwi visited Kuwait-based GCC Intellectual Property Training Center and Emergency Management Center to evaluate ongoing programs aimed at enhancing intellectual property frameworks and emergency response coordination among member countries. The visits underscore the General Secretari…
Vietnam is leveraging intellectual property rights in the sports industry to unlock new economic opportunities, emphasizing the commercialization of intangible assets such as broadcasting rights, trademarks, and digital content. Government officials and experts highlight the evolving role of IP in transforming sports…
The Organization of Turkic States (OTS) hosted its inaugural meeting of intellectual property institution leaders on August 20, 2025, in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. High-ranking officials from member states discussed new frameworks for legal protection, enforcement, and cooperation in intellectual property, culminating…
Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET), Gazipur, marked World Intellectual Property Day 2026 with a campus rally and a discussion session on 6 May. Themed "IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate," the event focused on empowering young talent and fostering sustainable futures through sports and innovation.…
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has appointed IPG DXTRA as its new public relations agency following a competitive tender on GeBIZ. The agency will provide strategic advisory, campaign execution, and media monitoring services under a one-year contract, with the possibility of a further extension.…
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…
Cambodia is intensifying efforts to transform intellectual property from a procedural safeguard into a catalyst for economic growth, particularly within its burgeoning sports sector. With a focus on innovation, branding, and enforcement, policymakers are rolling out new programs to help entrepreneurs and athletes capi…
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Ontario is investing up to $8 million to help the province’s colleges, universities and research institutions commercialize and protect the intellectual property (IP) on new discoveries they make. The funds will go toward expanding the services of Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON), which was launched as a pilot pro…
Epic Games, in collaboration with Disney, has unveiled a set of creation tools that let fans design their own Star Wars-themed games within Fortnite. This initiative grants developers the ability to craft themed islands using the Star Wars toolkit within the Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) and Fortnite Creative, or…
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…
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Bulgaria has been removed from the intellectual property protection watch list under the so-called "Special 301" Report following coordinated efforts by Bulgaria's Prosecution Office and the National Investigation Service, in cooperation with the United States Department of Justice and the United States Department of…
When the acting attorney general moved state-licensed medical marijuana and FDA-approved marijuana-containing products from Schedule I to Schedule III, the headlines focused on banking, taxation, and what the change might mean for operators day to day. But one consequential — and underreported — area of impact is inte…
Mayer Brown's global Intellectual Property practice has been recognized in the 2025 edition of the IAM Patent 1000, receiving high marks for its international reach and depth of patent expertise. The guide highlighted the firm's ability to handle complex disputes and named numerous Mayer Brown attorneys for individual…
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is recruiting three Translator–Reviser (English/French) professionals for its Patents and Technology Sector in Geneva, Switzerland. These positions are part of the French Translation Section within the PCT Translation Division, which plays a key role in producing hig…
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The Hong Kong SAR Government has commenced a stakeholder consultation on proposed enhancements to its intellectual property (IP) tax deduction regime. The initiative, announced in the 2025-26 Budget, seeks to expand the scope of deductible IP expenditures, introduce stricter anti-abuse and transfer pricing rules, and…
ChristianaCare announced today the promotion of Brian Levine, M.D., to chief academic officer, along with his appointment as intellectual property administrator. He will also continue in his role as designated institutional official. As chief academic officer and leader of ChristianaCare’s Department of Academic Affai…
WIPO is happy to announce a call for papers for a special issue on Women’s Participation in Innovation, Creativity and Intellectual Property. The deadline for submission is 31 March 2026. Technological progress is the backbone of economic growth, yet women's underrepresentation in innovation represents a challenge to…
Crimes of infringement of intellectual property rights worth about 280 billion won, including counterfeit K-brand goods, were caught last year. Until now, crimes of infringement of intellectual property rights have been mainly targeted at famous overseas brands. However, with the recent increase in popularity of Korea…
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly has released its 2025 list of 'Go To Lawyers' in the field of Intellectual Property, highlighting attorneys recognized for their leadership and expertise. The honorees were nominated by colleagues and chosen by a dedicated panel, continuing the publication's tradition of spotlighting excel…
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