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Elektros Inc. advances intellectual property protection as Volkswagen’s legal team examines patented EV charging technology
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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP has been honored in the 2026 edition of IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals. The recognition highlights the firm’s expertise across patent litigation, prosecution, and transactions, with individual attorneys receiving bronze and recommended rankings. IAM Patent 1000 is a…
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…
From 2014 to 2024, China filed nearly 20,000 rare-earth patent families, outpacing Japan and South Korea by wide margins. This patent supremacy aligns with China’s control of 94% of the global rare-earth permanent magnet market, underscoring its strategic manufacturing and export leverage. While Japan maintains critic…
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has commenced an investigation into Vietnam’s intellectual property protection and enforcement. This move, initiated under the Trump administration, responds to persistent IP issues flagged as a priority by the USTR. The inquiry may lead to new tariffs or trade restri…
South Korean entertainers including comedian Jang Dong-min, actress-director Ku Hye-sun, and actress Lee Si-won are turning everyday inconveniences into patented inventions. Their innovations range from a one-touch PET bottle label removal technology to a self-restoring, eco-conscious hair roller. These celebrities ar…
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has opened an investigation into Vietnam's intellectual property (IP) protection and enforcement policies, citing persistent issues that affect American innovators. This move follows Vietnam's designation as a priority country for IP concerns and may lead to tariffs or other trade…