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US Trade Authorities Initiate Investigation into Chinese Battery Manufacturer EVE Energy Following LG Energy Patent Allegations
PatentsGlobal

US Trade Authorities Initiate Investigation into Chinese Battery Manufacturer EVE Energy Following LG Energy Patent Allegations

The US trade regulators have launched a probe into EVE Energy amid patent infringement claims filed by LG Energy, signaling heightened scrutiny in the battery technology sector.

US trade authorities have commenced an investigation into Chinese battery maker EVE Energy after LG Energy lodged a patent complaint. This development underscores ongoing tensions and intellectual property enforcement challenges within the competitive battery manufacturing industry.

Friday, August 21, 2026
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MustGrow Biologics Receives First Milestone Payment from Bayer Under EMEA Biocontrol License Agreement
PatentsMiddle East

MustGrow Biologics Receives First Milestone Payment from Bayer Under EMEA Biocontrol License Agreement

Initial payment marks progress in mustard-based soil biocontrol technology collaboration valued up to $40 million over seven years

MustGrow Biologics Corp. has secured its first development milestone payment from Bayer AG pursuant to their December 2023 licensing and collaboration agreement. The deal grants Bayer rights to MustGrow’s mustard-based biocontrol technologies for soil applications across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The…

Friday, August 21, 2026
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DOJ Unveils Charges Against 17 Iranian Hackers in Massive IRGC-Linked Cyber Espionage Operation
PatentsMiddle East

DOJ Unveils Charges Against 17 Iranian Hackers in Massive IRGC-Linked Cyber Espionage Operation

Superseding indictment details theft of 31.5TB of academic research and intellectual property from global universities and organizations

The U.S. Department of Justice has charged 17 alleged Iranian hackers affiliated with the Mabna Institute in a sprawling cyber espionage campaign tied to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The indictment accuses the group of stealing over 31 terabytes of research data from hundreds of universities worldwide, as we…

Friday, August 21, 2026
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US and Nigeria Collaborate to Boost Music Industry Through Intellectual Property Workshop
PatentsGlobal

US and Nigeria Collaborate to Boost Music Industry Through Intellectual Property Workshop

Lagos hosts a three-day workshop to enhance IP protection and foster investment in Nigeria’s burgeoning music sector, spotlighting Afrobeats’ global rise and US-Nigeria commercial…

The US Consulate General in Lagos convened over 120 stakeholders from Nigeria’s music and intellectual property sectors for a three-day workshop aimed at strengthening copyright protections and unlocking investment opportunities. The event highlighted the growing global influence of Afrobeats and the critical role of…

Friday, August 21, 2026
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