PatentsIndia
India is intensifying efforts to enhance its intellectual property rights (IPR) ecosystem through regulatory reforms, judicial restructuring, and specialized agencies. Despite contributing less than 0.1% to global technology, India’s digital economy is rapidly expanding, driving the need for stronger indigenous innova…
Friday, September 25, 2026
PatentsUSA
Japanese courts have significantly increased damages awards in patent infringement cases, including a record-breaking ¥20 billion award in 2025. After years of stagnation following the 2014 Apple v Samsung decision, SEP litigation in Japan has gained momentum with injunctions issued in LTE technology cases and the pub…
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
PatentsUK
The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has expanded its Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) Resource Hub to include updated case law from the UK courts, offering detailed insights into SEP disputes and litigation. This resource provides legal practitioners and stakeholders with access to key judgments and guidance on…
Thursday, July 9, 2026
PatentsGlobal
Justice Prathiba M Singh of the Delhi High Court has been named to the International IP Hall of Fame 2026, marking the first time an Indian judge has received this prestigious global recognition. Celebrated for her extensive work in patents, trademarks, copyright, and technology-related disputes, Justice Singh’s induc…
Thursday, June 25, 2026
PatentsIndia
Philips and Vivo have successfully settled a protracted dispute over standard essential patents (SEPs) in the Indian telecom sector. The resolution comes through a licensing agreement that terminates a five-year legal battle, marking a significant development in SEP enforcement and licensing within India’s intellectua…
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
PatentsUSA
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) held a public listening session inviting intellectual property stakeholders, researchers, and businesses to contribute insights on advancing U.S. involvement in standards development, particularly for critical and emerging technologies (CETs) and standard essential…
Tuesday, August 15, 2023