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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…
Jio Platforms and its subsidiaries dramatically increased patent filings in the 2025-26 fiscal year, submitting 3,476 applications—more than double the previous year’s count. This surge underscores Reliance Industries’ commitment to technology development across telecommunications, AI, and emerging sectors, supported…
Bali immigration arrests 62 foreigners in crackdown on violators of local laws, customs RIYADH: Patent applications filed by individuals in Saudi Arabia rose by 102 percent in 2025 from the previous 12 months, accelerating from a 62 percent year-on-year increase in 2024.
China has emerged as the world’s top source of chemistry patent publications, surpassing the United States and other nations in both volume and domestic innovation. While the quality of Chinese patents has historically lagged behind leading jurisdictions, recent years have seen significant improvements. The shift refl…
An upward trend in patent filings by academic institutions is leading to enhanced payoffs from intellectual property assets. This growth reflects the increasing emphasis on innovation and technology transfer within campus environments, contributing to economic development and research funding.
Saudi Arabia’s intellectual property filings have surged in 2024, with patent applications rising 13.33% to a record 8,029. The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property’s annual report highlights significant increases across patents, trademarks, designs, and copyrights, reflecting the Kingdom’s shift toward a knowled…
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…
India’s indigenous COVID-19 vaccine, Covaxin, developed through collaboration between the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL), is publicly stated to have jointly owned intellectual property rights. However, patent filings in India, the US, and Europe list only BBIL…
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 China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has introduced a draft policy to downgrade ratings of patent agencies involved in abnormal or fraudulent patent filings. The proposal, expanding a 2022 trial, establishes a points system penalizing agencies for improper conduct domestically and internatio…
Chinese investments in Africa have surged in recent years, prompting increased patent filings originating from China across the continent. South Africa leads in patent applications, followed by Egypt, ARIPO, and OAPI jurisdictions. Telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and industrial equipment dominate the t…
Patent filings by Chinese companies in Singapore have surged by an average of over 55% annually from 2017 to 2019, reaching 1,554 applications last year. This growth underscores Singapore's appeal as a strategic IP hub in Southeast Asia, bolstered by its comprehensive intellectual property protections and effective al…
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