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Regularly check our site to learn about PCT filing and more crucial ideas. The patent Cooperation Treaty is known as PCT. It is an international agreement that has more than 150 members. Submitting a single PCT applic...
Leading medical technology company Becton Dickinson and Company (BD) has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Baxter International Inc., claiming that Baxter has unlawfully used BD’s patented technologies in it...
Foreign Ministry Responds to U.S. 'Priority Foreign Country' Designation, Citing Legal Reforms and International Cooperation
Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the United States to offer an objective and balanced evaluation of the country's intellectual property protection efforts. The statement follows the U.S. government's decision to list Vietnam as a 'Priority Foreign Country' in its annual global IP report. Vietnamese…
Annual Feature Recognizes Leading IP Attorneys Nominated by Peers and Selected by Editorial Panel
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…
The United States Trade Representative has placed India on its 2026 Priority Watch List for intellectual property (IP) rights, flagging continued concerns over protection and enfo…
The United States Trade Representative has placed India on its 2026 Priority Watch List for intellectual property (IP) rights, flagging continued concerns over protection and enforcement mechanisms. The designation was announced in the annual Special 301 Report, which assesses how effectively US trading partners safeg…
China’s Reexamination and Invalidation Department rules that Qiaodan Sports’ shoe design patent conflicts with ASICS’ pre-existing trademark rights, leading to invalidation of mul…
The China National Intellectual Property Office has invalidated a design patent held by Qiaodan Sports Co. Ltd. for an athletic shoe, finding it infringed on ASICS Corporation’s trademarked stripes logo. The decision, based on Article 23(3) of China’s Patent Law, concluded that the design was confusingly similar to AS…
On April 29, 2026, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released the Annual Work Guidelines for Demonstration and Creation of a Strong Intellectual Proper…
On April 29, 2026, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released the Annual Work Guidelines for Demonstration and Creation of a Strong Intellectual Property Nation (2026) (知识产权强国建设示范创建年度工作指引（2026)). On patent quality, the Guidelines reinforce the policy shift away from quantity-based metrics:…
Nearly 10% of patent applications flagged as irregular as authorities ramp up enforcement and streamline IP examination processes.
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has released its 2025 report detailing the nation’s progress in intellectual property protection. The report highlights significant enforcement actions, including investigations into nearly 600,000 irregular patent applications and a crackdown on over 400…
United States Maintains China on Priority Watchlist Amid Persistent Concerns Over Technology Transfer, Counterfeiting, and Weak Trade Secret Protections
The United States Trade Representative’s 2025 Special 301 Report highlights China’s continued failure to fully implement intellectual property commitments under the Phase One Agreement, citing ongoing issues with technology transfer, trade secrets, counterfeiting, and online piracy. China remains on the USTR’s Priorit…
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 o…
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…
WASHINGTON — The United States has again placed India on its Priority Watch List for intellectual property concerns, citing persistent enforcement gaps, patent delays and long-run…
WASHINGTON — The United States has again placed India on its Priority Watch List for intellectual property concerns, citing persistent enforcement gaps, patent delays and long-running disputes over protections for pharmaceutical and digital products. The designation was included in the 2026 Special 301 Report released…
Vietnam has been designated as a Priority Foreign Country, the most serious classification, and could face a potential US investigation under Section 301.
Vietnam has been designated as a Priority Foreign Country, the most serious classification, and could face a potential US investigation under Section 301. India, along with China, Russia and three other countries, has been placed on the US priority watch list in the 2026 Special 301 report over concerns on intellectua…
Washington’s annual Notorious Markets List again accuses major Chinese platforms, including units owned by Alibaba Group, of failing to curb trade of…
Washington’s annual Notorious Markets List again accuses major Chinese platforms, including units owned by Alibaba Group, of failing to curb trade of counterfeit goods Updated list comes as economic ties between the sup…