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Sun, May 17, 2026

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USPTO Director Clarifies Discretionary Standards in Denying Magnolia Medical’s IPR Petition
LitigationUSA

USPTO Director Clarifies Discretionary Standards in Denying Magnolia Medical’s IPR Petition

Precedential ruling emphasizes public interest and procedural integrity in instituting America Invents Act reviews

In a landmark precedential decision, the USPTO Director outlined the discretionary framework guiding institution of inter partes reviews under the America Invents Act. The ruling in Magnolia Medical Technologies, Inc. v. Kurin, Inc. underscores the Director’s consideration of public interest factors and rejects repeti…

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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Lululemon Sues Costco Over Alleged Trademark and Design Patent Infringement in Apparel Duplication Dispute
LitigationUSA

Lululemon Sues Costco Over Alleged Trademark and Design Patent Infringement in Apparel Duplication Dispute

The athletic apparel giant accuses Costco of selling lower-cost 'dupes' that imitate Lululemon’s distinctive designs, highlighting contrasting U.S. and Canadian intellectual prope…

Lululemon Athletica has initiated litigation against Costco Wholesale in the United States, alleging infringement of trademarks, trade dress, and design patents related to its popular SCUBA® hoodies, DEFINE® jackets, and ABC® pants. The case underscores the legal complexities surrounding fashion 'dupes' and the differ…

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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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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PatentsIndia

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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