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Nintendo faces setback in U.S. patent bid for summoning sub-characters, as legal disputes with Pocketpair over similar mechanics continue in Japan.
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Kuwait’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has announced robust growth in intellectual property services, with the Trademarks and Patents Department recording 68,632 transactions in 2025, generating approximately KD 6.69 million ($21.7 million) in fees. This surge reflects the government’s strategic initiatives to bol…
A trademark infringement lawsuit filed by Las Vegas performer Maren Flagg against Taylor Swift has advanced to a critical preliminary injunction hearing scheduled for May 27 in the Central District of California. The hearing will determine if Swift may continue using the phrase "The Life of a Showgirl" during litigati…
The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a petition for certiorari filed by Rebecca Curtin, a consumer and law professor, who sought to oppose the trademark registration of "RAPUNZEL" for dolls and toy figures. The decision leaves intact the Federal Circuit's ruling that consumers lack statutory standing under 15 U.S.C. § 10…
Vietnam’s science and technology enterprises are pivotal in the knowledge economy, with corporate value increasingly tied to technological capability and intellectual assets. However, many start-ups encounter obstacles in transforming ideas and research into commercially viable products. Experts highlight the necessit…
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in India encompass a broad spectrum of legal protections including patents, copyrights, trademarks, industrial designs, geographical indications, and trade secrets. Governed by multiple legislations and administered by designated government bodies, IPR plays a pivotal role in fosteri…
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), in collaboration with the State Patent Bureau of the Republic of Lithuania, has announced the Intellectual Property Management Clinic (IPMC), a free capacity-building initiative targeting startups and SMEs in Lithuania. Running from April to September 2026, the prog…