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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…
Arthur D. Little highlights transformative potential of Industrial Metaverse driven by AI, digital twins, and IoT to enhance manufacturing and supply chains
The Industrial Metaverse, a convergence of AI, complex simulations, and connected digital twins, is poised to elevate Industry 4.0 by enabling smarter factories, optimized supply chains, and advanced automation. According to Arthur D. Little, this emerging market could reach $400 billion by 2030, with potential growth…
New MoU aims to foster innovation and patent protection in UAE's nuclear energy industry through joint initiatives and accelerated patent processing
The UAE's Ministry of Economy and Tourism (MoET) and the Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) have formalized a partnership to advance intellectual property (IP) and patent strategies within the nuclear energy sector. Signed at the Make it in the Emirates 2026 Forum, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) outlines co…
Ministry of Commerce and Industry reports significant growth in trademarks, patents, and industrial designs transactions, underscoring regulatory enhancements and economic diversi…
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…
Jassim Al Budaiwi assesses initiatives to bolster IP systems and regional emergency preparedness across Gulf Cooperation Council states
GCC Secretary-General Jassim Al Budaiwi visited Kuwait-based GCC Intellectual Property Training Center and Emergency Management Center to evaluate ongoing programs aimed at enhancing intellectual property frameworks and emergency response coordination among member countries. The visits underscore the General Secretari…
The intellectual property (IP) gender gap is a real problem; only around 16 percent of patent applications filed through WIPO's Patent Cooperation Tr…
The intellectual property (IP) gender gap is a real problem; only around 16 percent of patent applications filed through WIPO's Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) are from women, leaving countless brilliant minds and their…
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…