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Vietnam orders nationwide crackdown on piracy websites, IP violations

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Vietnam Implements Nationwide Enforcement Drive Against Piracy and IP Offenses

Government launches coordinated crackdown on copyright infringement, counterfeit goods, and piracy websites through end of May

Vietnam has initiated a sweeping national campaign to combat intellectual property violations and online piracy, following a directive signed by Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung and ordered by Prime Minister Le Minh Hung. The enforcement effort, running until May 30, mobilizes multiple ministries and agencies to inv…

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

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IP House and UKIPO Forge Strategic Alliance to Combat Intellectual Property Crime

New Memorandum of Understanding formalizes public-private cooperation to strengthen enforcement against counterfeiting and digital piracy

IP House and the UK Intellectual Property Office have entered into a formal partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding, aiming to enhance the fight against intellectual property crime. The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration on investigations, information sharing, and enforcement efforts, reflec…

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

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Vietnam Orders Aggressive Action on Online Piracy Amid US Tariff Threats

Government mandates 20% increase in IP violation detections as US labels Vietnam top offender

Vietnam has initiated a sweeping campaign to intensify enforcement against online piracy and counterfeit goods, following renewed threats from the United States to impose tariffs over intellectual property violations. Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has directed ministries to raise detection rates by at least 20% in May,…

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

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Bulgaria Removed from Intellectual Property Watch List after Progress in Anti-Piracy Enforcement, Prosecution Says

Bulgaria has been removed from the intellectual property protection watch list under the so-called "Special 301" Report following coordinated efforts by Bulgaria's Prosecution Off…

Bulgaria has been removed from the intellectual property protection watch list under the so-called "Special 301" Report following coordinated efforts by Bulgaria's Prosecution Office and the National Investigation Service, in cooperation with the United States Department of Justice and the United States Department of…

Monday, May 4, 2026

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Thailand remains on US trade ‘watch list’

Washington urges tougher enforcement against intellectual property violations by smaller operators

Washington urges tougher enforcement against intellectual property violations by smaller operators The United States has kept Thailand on its trade watch list for another year, urging stricter enforcement against online piracy platforms and targeting of more small-scale violators of intellectual property.

Saturday, May 2, 2026

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Southeast AsiaEnforcement

Vietnam Implements Nationwide Enforcement Drive Against Piracy and IP Offenses

Vietnam has initiated a sweeping national campaign to combat intellectual property violations and online piracy, following a directive signed by Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung and ordered by Prime Minister Le Minh Hung. The enforcement effort, running until May 30, mobilizes multiple ministries and agencies to inv…

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

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IP House and UKIPO Forge Strategic Alliance to Combat Intellectual Property Crime

IP House and the UK Intellectual Property Office have entered into a formal partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding, aiming to enhance the fight against intellectual property crime. The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration on investigations, information sharing, and enforcement efforts, reflec…

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

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Vietnam Orders Aggressive Action on Online Piracy Amid US Tariff Threats

Vietnam has initiated a sweeping campaign to intensify enforcement against online piracy and counterfeit goods, following renewed threats from the United States to impose tariffs over intellectual property violations. Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has directed ministries to raise detection rates by at least 20% in May,…

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

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Bulgaria Removed from Intellectual Property Watch List after Progress in Anti-Piracy Enforcement, Prosecution Says

Bulgaria has been removed from the intellectual property protection watch list under the so-called "Special 301" Report following coordinated efforts by Bulgaria's Prosecution Office and the National Investigation Service, in cooperation with the United States Department of Justice and the United States Department of…

Monday, May 4, 2026

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GlobalEnforcement

Thailand remains on US trade ‘watch list’

Washington urges tougher enforcement against intellectual property violations by smaller operators The United States has kept Thailand on its trade watch list for another year, urging stricter enforcement against online piracy platforms and targeting of more small-scale violators of intellectual property.

Saturday, May 2, 2026

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EnforcementSoutheast Asia

Vietnam Implements Nationwide Enforcement Drive Against Piracy and IP Offenses

Government launches coordinated crackdown on copyright infringement, counterfeit goods, and piracy websites through end of May

Vietnam has initiated a sweeping national campaign to combat intellectual property violations and online piracy, following a directive signed by Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung and ordered by Prime Minister Le Minh Hung. The enforcement effort, running until May 30, mobilizes multiple ministries and agencies to inv…

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

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EnforcementGlobal

IP House and UKIPO Forge Strategic Alliance to Combat Intellectual Property Crime

New Memorandum of Understanding formalizes public-private cooperation to strengthen enforcement against counterfeiting and digital piracy

IP House and the UK Intellectual Property Office have entered into a formal partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding, aiming to enhance the fight against intellectual property crime. The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration on investigations, information sharing, and enforcement efforts, reflec…

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

IIPLA News Desk

EnforcementGlobal

Vietnam Orders Aggressive Action on Online Piracy Amid US Tariff Threats

Government mandates 20% increase in IP violation detections as US labels Vietnam top offender

Vietnam has initiated a sweeping campaign to intensify enforcement against online piracy and counterfeit goods, following renewed threats from the United States to impose tariffs over intellectual property violations. Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has directed ministries to raise detection rates by at least 20% in May,…

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

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EnforcementGlobal

Bulgaria Removed from Intellectual Property Watch List after Progress in Anti-Piracy Enforcement, Prosecution Says

Bulgaria has been removed from the intellectual property protection watch list under the so-called "Special 301" Report following coordinated efforts by Bulgaria's Prosecution Off…

Bulgaria has been removed from the intellectual property protection watch list under the so-called "Special 301" Report following coordinated efforts by Bulgaria's Prosecution Office and the National Investigation Service, in cooperation with the United States Department of Justice and the United States Department of…

Monday, May 4, 2026

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EnforcementGlobal

Thailand remains on US trade ‘watch list’

Washington urges tougher enforcement against intellectual property violations by smaller operators

Washington urges tougher enforcement against intellectual property violations by smaller operators The United States has kept Thailand on its trade watch list for another year, urging stricter enforcement against online piracy platforms and targeting of more small-scale violators of intellectual property.

Saturday, May 2, 2026

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EnforcementGlobal

Bulgaria Removed from US Intellectual Property Watch List

The decision was made because of significant enforcement actions and progress in criminal prosecutions over the past year.

The decision was made because of significant enforcement actions and progress in criminal prosecutions over the past year. Bulgaria has been removed from the Watch List in the annual US report on intellectual property protection. This is stated in the Special 301 Report published by the Office of the United States Tra…

Friday, May 1, 2026

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Decade-Long Patent Battle Between Carma Technology and Uber Threatens Ridesharing Industry

Carma Technology’s infringement lawsuit against Uber over matching system patents could reshape legal and business landscapes for ridesharing platforms

Carma Technology, founded by Sean O’Sullivan in 2007, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Uber alleging unauthorized use of five patents related to ridesharing matching systems. The case, progressing in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, highlights a complex dispute with potential r…

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

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PatentsGlobal

Illinois State University Expands Intellectual Property Education Across Diverse Academic Programs

Faculty across multiple disciplines integrate IP concepts into coursework to prepare students for real-world innovation and entrepreneurship challenges

During the 2025-26 academic year, Illinois State University advanced its initiative to embed intellectual property (IP) awareness into student learning across various departments. Supported by key university centers, the program equips students with practical knowledge on protecting and commercializing their original…

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

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PatentsGlobal

MIDF Launches Malaysia’s Inaugural Intellectual Property-Backed Financing Facility

The Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Berhad pioneers a new credit model leveraging IP assets to support SME growth under a WIPO-backed pilot programme

Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Berhad (MIDF) has approved its first financing facility under the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)–MIDF Intellectual Property-Backed Financing Pilot Programme. This landmark transaction utilises intellectual property assets as collateral, marking a transformative…

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

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PatentsUSA

Federal Circuit and Supreme Court Decisions Broaden Patent Damages to Include Foreign Sales Amid Evolving Litigation Standards

Recent rulings and evidentiary rule changes are reshaping patent damages strategies, emphasizing extraterritorial recovery and expert testimony scrutiny

Recent developments in patent damages law, including pivotal decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court and Federal Circuit, have clarified that damages based on foreign sales may be recoverable when domestic infringement is the proximate cause. Concurrently, amendments to Federal Rule of Evidence 702 heighten the admissibil…

Monday, May 11, 2026

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Vietnam orders crackdown on IP violations after US trade warning

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Vietnam Intensifies IP Enforcement Following U.S. Priority Watch List Designation

Government aims for 20% rise in enforcement actions amid U.S. pressure and trade tensions

Vietnam has announced a nationwide crackdown on intellectual property violations, seeking a 20% increase in enforcement cases after being named a 'priority foreign country' by the U.S. Trade Representative. The initiative targets copyright, trademark, and counterfeiting offenses across multiple sectors, as the U.S. we…

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

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Hanoi orders 20% surge in IP enforcement cases in May after US warning

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…

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

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TrademarksUSA

Federal Circuit Affirms Trademark Refusal for "US SPACE FORCE" Mark

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…

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

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TrademarksGlobal

From Risk To Reward: What Our 2026 Industry Outlook Research Reveals About AI In IP

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…

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

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Supreme Court Declines to Review AI-Generated Art Copyright Case

Justices refuse to hear Stephen Thaler’s appeal after lower courts uphold denial of copyright for AI-created artwork

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from computer scientist Stephen Thaler, who sought copyright protection for artwork created solely by his artificial intelligence system. The decision leaves in place lower court rulings and the U.S. Copyright Office’s position that only works with human authorship…

Sunday, May 10, 2026

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CopyrightGlobal

Winston Lawyers Recognized in World Intellectual Property Review’s Leaders Directory 2026

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Winston & Strawn SearchProfessionalsCapabilitiesInsights & NewsCareersLocationsAbout UsAlumniOpportunity & InclusionPro BonoCorporate Social ResponsibilityStay Connected:facebookinstagramlinkedintwitteryoutubeInsights & NewsRec…

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

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CopyrightGlobal

Call for Papers: Women’s Participation in Innovation, Creativity and Intellectual Property

WIPO is happy to announce a call for papers for a special issue on Women’s Participation in Innovation, Creativity and Intellectual Property. The deadline for submission is 31 Mar…

WIPO is happy to announce a call for papers for a special issue on Women’s Participation in Innovation, Creativity and Intellectual Property. The deadline for submission is 31 March 2026. Technological progress is the backbone of economic growth, yet women's underrepresentation in innovation represents a challenge to…

Monday, May 4, 2026

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CopyrightGlobal

Unlocking Nigeria’s youth creative economy through stronger IP laws

Nigeria is brimming with young creative talents such as musicians, filmmakers, designers, writers, and digital innovators shaping culture at home and commanding global attention.

Nigeria is brimming with young creative talents such as musicians, filmmakers, designers, writers, and digital innovators shaping culture at home and commanding global attention. Yet for many of these creators, turning originality into sustainable income remains an uphill climb. Weak enforcement, piracy, and limited a…

Saturday, May 2, 2026

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