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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…
Robust IPR frameworks are essential for scaling local green technology innovations, attracting investment, and fostering sustainable economic growth across African nations.
Africa’s abundant natural resources and youthful population present a unique opportunity to lead in sustainable development through green technology innovation. However, high costs of IP registration, limited awareness, and fragmented IPR systems hinder local innovators from protecting and commercializing their invent…
Indecopi’s proactive measures and participation in Global Patent Prosecution Highway bolster Peru’s IP landscape amid rising innovation
A recent study by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce identifies Peru as the fourth fastest-growing country worldwide in intellectual property (IP) development, with a 5.99% growth rate. This growth reflects Peru’s expanding community of inventors and creators securing patents, trademarks, and copyrights, supported by the Na…
Designer Marius Dittmar Seeks Cancellation of Adidas’s Four-Panel Football Design Protection Citing Prior Art
Adidas’s exclusive design rights for the Trionda, the official match ball of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, are under legal threat in Europe. Designer Marius Dittmar has filed a cancellation request with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), arguing that Adidas’s four-panel ball design lacks novelty due t…
New program offers tailored, expert guidance to Lithuanian IP-intensive companies aiming to enhance innovation and growth
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…
International payments for IP use have more than doubled since 2010, reflecting the growing role of intangible assets in global commerce
In 2023, worldwide cross-border payments for intellectual property (IP) usage exceeded $1 trillion, marking significant growth driven by increased global economic integration and the rising importance of intangible assets such as technology and software. The United States, Japan, Germany, the Netherlands, and the Unit…
Vietnam's market surveillance units under the trade ministry will intensify checks on counterfeit goods, with a focus on industrial property rights and trademark infringement. PHO…
Vietnam's market surveillance units under the trade ministry will intensify checks on counterfeit goods, with a focus on industrial property rights and trademark infringement. PHOTO: EPA [HO CHI MINH CITY] Hanoi has ordered a nationwide crackdown on intellectual property (IP) violations in May, mandating at least a 20…
The Federal Circuit recently affirmed a decision from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) that refused registration of the mark "US SPACE FORCE" based on false suggestion…
The Federal Circuit recently affirmed a decision from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) that refused registration of the mark "US SPACE FORCE" based on false suggestion of a connection with the United States. In re Thomas D. Foster, APC, No. 2023-1527, slip op. at 1 (Fed. Cir. May 7, 2025). The precedential…
The latest edition of our IP Industry Outlook Research reveals that AI is providing a powerful catalyst for change in our sector. As increasing numbers of IP professionals embrace…
The latest edition of our IP Industry Outlook Research reveals that AI is providing a powerful catalyst for change in our sector. As increasing numbers of IP professionals embrace its potential, we assess how AI has impacted the IP profession to date, uncover current challenges and opportunities, and spotlight emergin…
Reporting, and expert analysis of legal technology with a focus onwhat legal departments, law firms, and tech companies need to know
Reporting, and expert analysis of legal technology with a focus onwhat legal departments, law firms, and tech companies need to know The Am Law 100 is the definitive ranking of the 100 largest law firms in the United States.