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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...
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...
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…
Managing IP announces shortlisted firms and individuals for its 19th annual Asia-Pacific Awards, celebrating outstanding intellectual property achievements across the region
The Managing IP Asia-Pacific Awards 2024 shortlist has been published, highlighting top law firms and practitioners recognized for significant IP work completed last year. Winners will be unveiled at a gala event in Kuala Lumpur on September 26, co-hosted with asialaw, underscoring the awards’ status as a premier IP l…
The 17th annual Managing IP Awards recognise outstanding intellectual property achievements across the Asia-Pacific region through a virtual ceremony
Managing IP hosted its 2022 Asia-Pacific Awards event remotely to honour exceptional contributions by law firms and IP professionals. Featuring over 50 award categories, the programme highlights significant cases and practice excellence across multiple jurisdictions and IP disciplines. This marks the second regional c…
U.S. companies face significant risks due to inadequate IP protections in several key international markets, impacting innovation and competitiveness.
Several countries have intellectual property regimes that pose substantial risks to U.S. companies operating globally. Weak enforcement and legal frameworks in these jurisdictions undermine the protection of patents, trademarks, and copyrights, exposing American businesses to infringement and economic losses. Understa…
Chinese medical technology giant WuXi AppTec, a major client of Global Counsel, faces US allegations of unauthorized intellectual property transfer and military ties amid politica…
WuXi AppTec, a Chinese biotech company and significant client of Lord Mandelson’s lobbying firm Global Counsel, has been accused by US intelligence of transferring American intellectual property to Beijing without consent. The company’s alleged links to the Chinese military and involvement in human rights abuses in Xi…
Landmark decision in China safeguards Schiff’s trademark rights beyond traditional well-known status by addressing bad-faith registrations
A recent ruling by a Chinese court has reinforced trademark protections for Schiff, a prominent brand, by recognizing bad-faith trademark registration as a basis for protection beyond the conventional well-known trademark status. This development marks a significant step in combating trademark squatting and protecting…
International IP Index ranks U.S. highest among 50 major economies, highlights USMCA improvements and persistent Chinese IP issues
The United States ranks first globally in intellectual property protection according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s International IP Index, which assesses 50 of the world’s largest economies. The report underscores significant advancements in IP provisions under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), while also…
The USPTO alleges fraudulent practices by Shenzhen Seller Growth Network Technology and affiliates, prompting potential cancellation of thousands of trademarks; Shenzhen Intellect…
On February 24, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office issued a supplemental Show Cause Order proposing to cancel approximately 42,000 trademark registrations linked to Shenzhen Seller Growth Network Technology Co., Ltd. and affiliated entities. The USPTO alleges unauthorized practice of law, forged signa…
Court upholds validity of DSM’s Dyneema® patent and trademarks, enjoins Armor USA from infringing sales and branding practices
On April 22, 2008, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a judgment in favor of DSM, a Netherlands-based global life sciences and materials company, in a patent and trademark infringement lawsuit against Armor USA, Inc. The court found that Armor USA infringed DSM’s patent covering…
Leveraging Geographical Indications to Enhance Branding, Market Access, and Value Addition in Sri Lanka’s Agricultural Exports
Sri Lanka’s agricultural exports, including tea, spices, and regional fruits, hold significant global recognition but remain underutilised in terms of intellectual property rights, particularly Geographical Indications (GIs). Strengthening the GI framework and enforcement can enhance export competitiveness by securing…