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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
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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US Special 301 Report Flags Persistent IP Protection Concerns in India
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US Special 301 Report Flags Persistent IP Protection Concerns in India

India Retains Priority Watch List Status Amid Ongoing Disputes Over Patent Laws, Trade Secrets, and Counterfeiting

The United States Trade Representative's 2026 Special 301 Report has once again placed India on its priority watch list, citing ongoing challenges in the country's intellectual property protection and enforcement. The report highlights issues in pharmaceutical patent laws, trade secret safeguards, and the prevalence o…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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AMERICA 250 - Intellectual Property: The Freedom & Spirit to Innovate
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AMERICA 250 - Intellectual Property: The Freedom & Spirit to Innovate

Each year, SBE Council celebrates World Intellectual Property Day (April 26). Working with our small business allies across industries, we remind policymakers and the public about…

Each year, SBE Council celebrates World Intellectual Property Day (April 26). Working with our small business allies across industries, we remind policymakers and the public about the importance of intellectual property (IP) as a foundation for innovative entrepreneurship and opportunity. We also urge Congress and the…

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The Chinese Embassy Hosted China-U.S. Intellectual Property Scholars Dialogue_Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the United States of America
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The Chinese Embassy Hosted China-U.S. Intellectual Property Scholars Dialogue_Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the United States of America

On November 20th, 2025, the Chinese Embassy in the United States hosted China-U.S. Intellectual Property Scholars Dialogue. Qiu Wenxing, Charge d’Affaires ad interim of the Embass…

On November 20th, 2025, the Chinese Embassy in the United States hosted China-U.S. Intellectual Property Scholars Dialogue. Qiu Wenxing, Charge d’Affaires ad interim of the Embassy, delivered remarks. The dialogue was co-organized by Renmin University of China Law School, Civil, Commercial and Economic Law School of C…

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India on US priority watch list for Intellectual Property rights: What it means and why it matters
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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…

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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…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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USTR Releases 2026 Special 301 Report on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement
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USTR Releases 2026 Special 301 Report on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement

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Who Owns ‘Iceman’? George Gervin Challenges Caleb Williams in Trademark Showdown
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Trademark Battle Emerges Over 'Iceman' Name Between George Gervin and Caleb Williams

NBA legend George Gervin and NFL rookie Caleb Williams file competing trademark applications for 'Iceman,' with UFC's Chuck Liddell also in the mix.

A dispute over the trademark rights to the nickname 'Iceman' has surfaced between basketball Hall of Famer George Gervin and Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. Both have filed applications to register the mark for commercial use, but UFC veteran Chuck Liddell's earlier filings could complicate the outcome. The…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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US says China has failed to crack down on copyright infringement, IP piracy
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US says China has failed to crack down on copyright infringement, IP piracy

Washington’s annual Notorious Markets List again accuses major Chinese platforms, including units owned by Alibaba Group, of failing to curb trade of…

Washington’s annual Notorious Markets List again accuses major Chinese platforms, including units owned by Alibaba Group, of failing to curb trade of counterfeit goods Updated list comes as economic ties between the sup…

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