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Red Light Holland Spotlights JAMA Trial Demonstrating Single Psilocybin Dose Cuts Cocaine Use Over Six Months
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Red Light Holland Spotlights JAMA Trial Demonstrating Single Psilocybin Dose Cuts Cocaine Use Over Six Months

Filament Health, a Red Light Holland subsidiary, holds exclusive license to pivotal trial data underpinning its Phase 2 botanical psilocybin candidate PEX010 for stimulant use dis…

A peer-reviewed randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open reveals that a single synthetic dose of psilocybin significantly reduced cocaine consumption in adults with cocaine use disorder over a six-month period without serious adverse events. Filament Health Corp., wholly owned by Red Light Holland, hol…

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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Becton Dickinson Sues Baxter Over Infusion Pump Patents

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...

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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Detailed Information About PCT Filing

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...

Saturday, August 13, 2022
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Vietnam Urges U.S. to Provide Fair Review of Intellectual Property Protection Progress

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…

Saturday, May 2, 2026
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PatentsUSA

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Unveils 2025 Intellectual Property 'Go To Lawyers' Honorees

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…

Sunday, May 3, 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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Red Light Holland Spotlights JAMA Trial Demonstrating Single Psilocybin Dose Cuts Cocaine Use Over Six Months
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Red Light Holland Spotlights JAMA Trial Demonstrating Single Psilocybin Dose Cuts Cocaine Use Over Six Months

Filament Health, a Red Light Holland subsidiary, holds exclusive license to pivotal trial data underpinning its Phase 2 botanical psilocybin candidate PEX010 for stimulant use dis…

A peer-reviewed randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open reveals that a single synthetic dose of psilocybin significantly reduced cocaine consumption in adults with cocaine use disorder over a six-month period without serious adverse events. Filament Health Corp., wholly owned by Red Light Holland, hol…

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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WIPO Advances Patent Prosecution Efficiency Through PCT-PPH and Global PPH Initiatives
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WIPO Advances Patent Prosecution Efficiency Through PCT-PPH and Global PPH Initiatives

Patent offices worldwide collaborate to expedite national phase patent examinations using shared international work products under the PCT framework

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) highlights bilateral and multilateral agreements facilitating accelerated patent prosecution via the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) programs. These initiatives enable patent applicants to leverage international preliminary examination reports and other work product…

Thursday, May 14, 2026
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Quest Patent Research Corp Files Post-Effective Amendment to Register 1 Million Shares for Resale
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Quest Patent Research Corp Files Post-Effective Amendment to Register 1 Million Shares for Resale

The OTCQB-listed company updates its Form S-1 to enable selling stockholders to offer shares, highlighting financial challenges and reliance on third-party litigation funding

Quest Patent Research Corporation has filed a post-effective amendment to its Form S-1 registration statement, registering 1,000,000 shares of common stock for resale by existing stockholders. The filing reveals the company's ongoing financial difficulties, including a significant working capital deficiency and materi…

Thursday, May 14, 2026
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Vietnam Launches Rigorous IP Enforcement Following US Priority Foreign Country Designation
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Vietnam Launches Rigorous IP Enforcement Following US Priority Foreign Country Designation

In response to US intellectual property concerns, Vietnam intensifies nationwide crackdown, signaling a shift toward robust IP governance amid evolving global trade dynamics

Vietnam has escalated its intellectual property enforcement after being designated a Priority Foreign Country by the US Trade Representative. The government has initiated a stringent campaign involving inter-agency task forces, daily reporting, and accelerated prosecution of major IP cases. This shift reflects Vietnam…

Thursday, May 14, 2026
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China Consolidates Trademark and Geographical Indications Oversight Under Reorganized SIPO
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China Consolidates Trademark and Geographical Indications Oversight Under Reorganized SIPO

New State Market Supervision Administration Oversees Intellectual Property Enforcement Amid Rising U.S.-China Trade Tensions

China’s recent constitutional amendments have led to a significant restructuring of its intellectual property administration. The State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) now manages trademark applications and geographical indications, functions previously handled by the disbanded State Administration for Industry an…

Thursday, May 14, 2026
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USTR Publishes 2025 Notorious Markets List Highlighting Counterfeiting and Piracy Hotspots
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USTR Publishes 2025 Notorious Markets List Highlighting Counterfeiting and Piracy Hotspots

The latest report identifies 69 online and physical markets facilitating trademark counterfeiting and copyright piracy, with a focus on live sports broadcast piracy amid the FIFA…

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released its 2025 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy. The report spotlights 37 online and 32 physical markets implicated in significant intellectual property violations, emphasizing the challenges of protecting live sports broadcast…

Thursday, May 14, 2026
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USPTO Targets Over 40,000 China-Origin Trademark Registrations in Show Cause Order; Shenzhen Firm Denies Sanctions
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USPTO Targets Over 40,000 China-Origin Trademark Registrations in Show Cause Order; Shenzhen Firm Denies Sanctions

The USPTO alleges fraudulent practices by Shenzhen Seller Growth Network Technology and affiliates, prompting potential cancellation of thousands of trademarks; Shenzhen Intellect…

On February 24, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office issued a supplemental Show Cause Order proposing to cancel approximately 42,000 trademark registrations linked to Shenzhen Seller Growth Network Technology Co., Ltd. and affiliated entities. The USPTO alleges unauthorized practice of law, forged signa…

Thursday, May 14, 2026
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Global Cross-Border Intellectual Property Trade Surpasses $1 Trillion in 2023, Led by US, Japan, Ireland, and China
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Global Cross-Border Intellectual Property Trade Surpasses $1 Trillion in 2023, Led by US, Japan, Ireland, and China

International payments for IP use have more than doubled since 2010, reflecting the growing role of intangible assets in global commerce

In 2023, worldwide cross-border payments for intellectual property (IP) usage exceeded $1 trillion, marking significant growth driven by increased global economic integration and the rising importance of intangible assets such as technology and software. The United States, Japan, Germany, the Netherlands, and the Unit…

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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Hanoi orders 20% surge in IP enforcement cases in May after US warning
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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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Akerman Expands Intellectual Property Team in New York With Haynes Boone Pair
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Akerman Expands Intellectual Property Team in New York With Haynes Boone Pair

Reporting, and expert analysis of legal technology with a focus onwhat legal departments, law firms, and tech companies need to know

Reporting, and expert analysis of legal technology with a focus onwhat legal departments, law firms, and tech companies need to know The Am Law 100 is the definitive ranking of the 100 largest law firms in the United States.

Saturday, May 2, 2026
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Sri Lanka’s Geographical Indications: Unlocking Export Potential Through Intellectual Property Rights
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Sri Lanka’s Geographical Indications: Unlocking Export Potential Through Intellectual Property Rights

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…

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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