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LitigationUSA

First Solar Shifts Patent Enforcement Strategy Amid New US Polysilicon Tariffs

Largest US solar manufacturer withdraws Section 337 complaint, refocuses on district court litigation following Trump-era trade actions

First Solar, the leading US solar panel manufacturer, has recalibrated its patent enforcement approach by voluntarily withdrawing its Section 337 complaint at the US International Trade Commission. This strategic pivot follows the Trump Administration’s imposition of a 15% tariff on polysilicon imports under Section 2…

Thursday, September 17, 2026

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LitigationGlobal

China Invalidates Nikon’s Z-Mount Patents in Legal Defeat Against Viltrox

China National Intellectual Property Administration rules Nikon’s Z-mount design lacks novelty, dismissing infringement claims against Viltrox

Nikon’s patent lawsuit against Viltrox in China has ended with a ruling that invalidates Nikon’s Z-mount patents. The China National Intellectual Property Administration found that Nikon’s lens mount design does not meet the threshold for patent protection, undermining Nikon’s claims of intellectual property infringem…

Thursday, July 30, 2026

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LitigationGlobal

Policy Experts Urge Measured Response to Chinese AI Model Distillation Practices

Distillation of U.S. frontier AI models by Chinese developers sparks debate over intellectual property and security risks

Chinese AI developers have reportedly engaged in large-scale distillation of U.S. frontier AI models, prompting U.S. policymakers and industry leaders to consider the legal and security implications. While often described as theft, distillation differs fundamentally from traditional intellectual property infringement.…

Thursday, July 16, 2026

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LitigationGlobal

U.S. Intellectual Property Litigation Expands Amid Global Diversification and Strategic Forum Selection

Cornerstone Research reveals surge in U.S. IP cases alongside rising multi-jurisdictional enforcement and Asia’s growing patent influence

A new Cornerstone Research report highlights significant growth and diversification in U.S. intellectual property litigation, driven by evolving global innovation dynamics and strategic cross-border enforcement. The study details how intangible assets dominate market value, litigation filings have surged, and jurisdic…

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

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LitigationGlobal

CNN Initiates IP Lawsuit Against Perplexity; EU Imposes €200M Fine on Temu for DSA Breaches; Bipartisan U.S. Senators Reach NIL Rights Agreement

Key developments include a Federal Circuit dissent on trade secret statute of limitations, proposed Copyright Office amendments, and WIPO appointing Thailand’s Princess Sirivannav…

This week’s IP litigation and policy highlights feature CNN’s copyright and trademark suit against AI firm Perplexity, the European Commission’s €200 million penalty against Temu for Digital Services Act violations, and a bipartisan U.S. Senate agreement on collegiate name, image, and likeness rights. Additional updat…

Friday, May 29, 2026

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LitigationMiddle East

CJEU Asked to Clarify UPC Jurisdiction and Liability of EU Authorised Representatives in Cross-Border Patent Infringement Case

The Court of Appeal of the Unified Patent Court refers key questions to the CJEU on international jurisdiction and patent liability involving non-EU manufacturers and EU-based aut…

The Court of Appeal of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has referred critical questions to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) concerning the scope of the UPC’s international jurisdiction and the liability of EU authorised representatives in patent infringement cases. The referral arises from a dispute inv…

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

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LitigationChina

Dongguan Court Orders CNY 1 Million Damages in Trademark Infringement Case for Edelman Shoe, Inc.

Chang Tsi & Partners Secures Landmark Ruling Against Counterfeiting and Unfair Competition in China

In a significant intellectual property ruling, the Second People's Court of Dongguan City awarded Edelman Shoe, Inc. CNY 1 million in damages after finding defendants guilty of trademark infringement and unfair competition. The defendants, including Mr. Wang and Dongguan Aijing Trading Co., Ltd., were ordered to cease…

Monday, December 1, 2025

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LitigationUSA

USPTO Director John Squires Reclaims Authority Over Patent Review Decisions from PTAB

New USPTO leadership shifts control of inter partes and post-grant review determinations away from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board

John Squires, the newly appointed director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, announced a significant policy change by reclaiming the agency's authority to decide whether to institute inter partes and post-grant reviews. This move transfers decision-making power from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board back to USP…

Friday, October 17, 2025

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LitigationChina

Canon and Sinocopy Settle Patent Infringement Dispute Over Toner Cartridge Technology in China

Following a favorable ruling by Shanghai Intellectual Property Court, Canon and Sinocopy resolve litigation with Sinocopy agreeing to cease infringement and compensate Canon

Canon has successfully resolved its patent infringement lawsuit against Shanghai Sinocopy Industrial Co., Ltd. and Zhongshan Sinocopy Electronic Co., Ltd. The dispute centered on Canon's Chinese invention patent No. ZL200780002318.1, relating to toner cartridge technology. After a 2024 judgment in Canon's favor, Sinoc…

Monday, April 21, 2025

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LitigationUSA

CSIS Experts Outline Four Key Reforms to Bolster U.S. Intellectual Property System

Addressing patent eligibility, enforcement, diversity, and administrative challenges is critical to maintaining America’s innovation edge

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) convened experts to identify four major initiatives aimed at strengthening the U.S. intellectual property framework. These reforms focus on improving patent eligibility clarity, restoring injunctions for infringement, enhancing diversity among inventors, and re…

Monday, August 28, 2023

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LitigationChina

Suzhou Court Grants Burberry Preliminary Injunction Against BANEBERRY for Trademark Infringement and Unfair Competition

Burberry secures rare preliminary injunction halting BANEBERRY’s use of similar trademarks amid rapid expansion in China’s fashion market

The Suzhou Intermediate People's Court issued a preliminary injunction in favor of British luxury brand Burberry, restraining defendants including Xinboli Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. from using the BANEBERRY trademark and similar patterns. The court found strong evidence of trademark infringement and unfair competiti…

Friday, April 23, 2021

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LitigationUSA

Federal Appeals Court Upholds $440 Million Patent Verdict Against Apple, Spotlighting Patent Troll Litigation Issues

VirnetX’s patent infringement victory over Apple reignites concerns over patent assertion entities and calls for stronger patent reform measures

In a significant ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a $302 million patent infringement verdict against Apple, increasing damages to $440 million. The case, involving Nevada-based VirnetX, highlights ongoing challenges posed by patent assertion entities—commonly known as patent trolls—an…

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

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LitigationUSA

First Solar Shifts Patent Enforcement Strategy Amid New US Polysilicon Tariffs

Largest US solar manufacturer withdraws Section 337 complaint, refocuses on district court litigation following Trump-era trade actions

Thursday, September 17, 2026

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LitigationGlobal

China Invalidates Nikon’s Z-Mount Patents in Legal Defeat Against Viltrox

China National Intellectual Property Administration rules Nikon’s Z-mount design lacks novelty, dismissing infringement claims against Viltrox

Thursday, July 30, 2026

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LitigationGlobal

Policy Experts Urge Measured Response to Chinese AI Model Distillation Practices

Distillation of U.S. frontier AI models by Chinese developers sparks debate over intellectual property and security risks

Thursday, July 16, 2026

IIPLA News Desk

LitigationGlobal

U.S. Intellectual Property Litigation Expands Amid Global Diversification and Strategic Forum Selection

Cornerstone Research reveals surge in U.S. IP cases alongside rising multi-jurisdictional enforcement and Asia’s growing patent influence

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

IIPLA News Desk

LitigationGlobal

CNN Initiates IP Lawsuit Against Perplexity; EU Imposes €200M Fine on Temu for DSA Breaches; Bipartisan U.S. Senators Reach NIL Rights Agreement

Key developments include a Federal Circuit dissent on trade secret statute of limitations, proposed Copyright Office amendments, and WIPO appointing Thailand’s Princess Sirivannav…

Friday, May 29, 2026

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LitigationMiddle East

CJEU Asked to Clarify UPC Jurisdiction and Liability of EU Authorised Representatives in Cross-Border Patent Infringement Case

The Court of Appeal of the Unified Patent Court refers key questions to the CJEU on international jurisdiction and patent liability involving non-EU manufacturers and EU-based aut…

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

IIPLA News Desk

LitigationChina

Dongguan Court Orders CNY 1 Million Damages in Trademark Infringement Case for Edelman Shoe, Inc.

Chang Tsi & Partners Secures Landmark Ruling Against Counterfeiting and Unfair Competition in China

Monday, December 1, 2025

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LitigationUSA

USPTO Director John Squires Reclaims Authority Over Patent Review Decisions from PTAB

New USPTO leadership shifts control of inter partes and post-grant review determinations away from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board

Friday, October 17, 2025

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LitigationChina

Canon and Sinocopy Settle Patent Infringement Dispute Over Toner Cartridge Technology in China

Following a favorable ruling by Shanghai Intellectual Property Court, Canon and Sinocopy resolve litigation with Sinocopy agreeing to cease infringement and compensate Canon

Monday, April 21, 2025

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LitigationUSA

CSIS Experts Outline Four Key Reforms to Bolster U.S. Intellectual Property System

Addressing patent eligibility, enforcement, diversity, and administrative challenges is critical to maintaining America’s innovation edge

Monday, August 28, 2023

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LitigationChina

Suzhou Court Grants Burberry Preliminary Injunction Against BANEBERRY for Trademark Infringement and Unfair Competition

Burberry secures rare preliminary injunction halting BANEBERRY’s use of similar trademarks amid rapid expansion in China’s fashion market

Friday, April 23, 2021

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LitigationUSA

Federal Appeals Court Upholds $440 Million Patent Verdict Against Apple, Spotlighting Patent Troll Litigation Issues

VirnetX’s patent infringement victory over Apple reignites concerns over patent assertion entities and calls for stronger patent reform measures

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

IIPLA News Desk

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