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Bulgaria Removed from US Intellectual Property Watch List
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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…

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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. 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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Bulgaria Removed from US Intellectual Property Watch List
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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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India on US priority watch list for Intellectual Property rights: What it means and why it matters

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…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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European Patent Litigation Sees Landmark Rulings as UPC, CJEU, and UK Courts Shape SEP and FRAND Landscape
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European Patent Litigation Sees Landmark Rulings as UPC, CJEU, and UK Courts Shape SEP and FRAND Landscape

Unified Patent Court, CJEU, and national judiciaries deliver pivotal decisions on cross-border jurisdiction, SEP enforcement, and FRAND royalty determinations in 2025.

The European patent litigation arena has witnessed a series of transformative rulings in 2025, with the Unified Patent Court (UPC) solidifying its role in major disputes, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) redefining cross-border jurisdiction, and national courts in Germany and the UK issuing influentia…

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US places India on priority watch list for Intellectual Property rights. What it means
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US places India on priority watch list for Intellectual Property rights. What it means

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+ 20 moreUS Iran War LIVETrendingHTCityElection 2026 LIVEAstrologyCricketHoroscope 2026US NewsHT PremiumHT The Next VoiceGamesHT BanglaHT TeluguBusinessReal EstateEducationLatest NewsLivemint The annual report reviews how effectively US trading partners safeguard IP rights such as patents, copyrights and trademarks.

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Philips Strengthens Position as Leading MedTech Patent Applicant at European Patent Office
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Philips Strengthens Position as Leading MedTech Patent Applicant at European Patent Office

Dutch health technology firm files 1,299 patent applications in 2023, ranking second in medical technology and expanding its AI and software innovation portfolio.

Royal Philips has reinforced its reputation as a global health technology innovator, ranking among the top patent applicants at the European Patent Office in 2023. The company filed 607 medical technology patent applications, making it the second largest applicant in that category, and submitted a total of 1,299 paten…

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India Remains on U.S. Priority Watch List Over Intellectual Property Concerns
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India Remains on U.S. Priority Watch List Over Intellectual Property Concerns

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…

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USTR Releases 2026 Special 301 Report on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement
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India on US Special 301 list has no legal effect but shapes trade pressure: GTRI
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India on US Special 301 list has no legal effect but shapes trade pressure: GTRI

The TOI Business Desk is a vigilant and dedicated team of journalists committed to delivering the latest and most relevant business news from around the world to readers of The Ti…

The TOI Business Desk is a vigilant and dedicated team of journalists committed to delivering the latest and most relevant business news from around the world to readers of The Times of India. The primary focus of the TOI Business Desk is to keep a watchful eye on the global business landscape, covering a wide spectru…

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India on US priority watch list for IP rights; Vietnam named top offender
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India on US priority watch list for IP rights; Vietnam named top offender

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…

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