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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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IP Blog

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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PatentsGlobal

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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IRENA Releases In-Depth Patent Analysis on Technologies Decarbonizing Heavy-Duty Road Transport
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IRENA Releases In-Depth Patent Analysis on Technologies Decarbonizing Heavy-Duty Road Transport

International Renewable Energy Agency’s report maps global innovation trends in clean energy solutions for trucks, buses, and freight vehicles

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has published a comprehensive Patent Landscape Report examining global patent activity related to decarbonizing heavy-duty road transport. The report highlights key technological advancements, geographic patent filing patterns, and collaborative innovation efforts driv…

Thursday, May 14, 2026
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Supreme Court Declines Review in Landmark AI Authorship Copyright Case Thaler v. Perlmutter
PatentsUSA

Supreme Court Declines Review in Landmark AI Authorship Copyright Case Thaler v. Perlmutter

Denial leaves DC Circuit’s human authorship requirement intact amid ongoing debates over AI-generated works’ copyright eligibility

On March 2, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court denied certiorari in Thaler v. Perlmutter, a pivotal case challenging the copyrightability of AI-generated art. The decision leaves in place the 2025 DC Circuit ruling affirming that only works with human authorship qualify for copyright protection. This outcome aligns with rec…

Thursday, May 14, 2026
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Moleculin Biotech Expands Global Patent Portfolio with Hong Kong Approval for Annamycin Reconstitution Method
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Moleculin Biotech Expands Global Patent Portfolio with Hong Kong Approval for Annamycin Reconstitution Method

New Hong Kong patent strengthens Moleculin’s intellectual property protection ahead of pivotal Phase 3 clinical data release for Annamycin

Moleculin Biotech has secured a key patent in Hong Kong covering its proprietary method of reconstituting liposomal Annamycin, extending its intellectual property protection through 2040. This milestone enhances the company’s global exclusivity strategy as it prepares for the upcoming release of Phase 3 clinical trial…

Thursday, May 14, 2026
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PatentVest Report Illuminates Patent Strategies Driving the Next Wave of Triple-Agonist Obesity Therapies
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PatentVest Report Illuminates Patent Strategies Driving the Next Wave of Triple-Agonist Obesity Therapies

Comprehensive analysis of 27 global programs reveals how IP positioning and delivery innovations will shape the post-GLP-1 obesity treatment market

PatentVest’s latest report offers an in-depth examination of the evolving obesity therapeutics landscape, focusing on the competitive patent environment surrounding triple-agonist drugs like Eli Lilly’s retatrutide. The study highlights the strategic importance of intellectual property, receptor-ratio engineering, and…

Thursday, May 14, 2026
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Trademark Clash Over CAVIAR Jewelry Marks Highlights Potential for Brand Coexistence
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Trademark Clash Over CAVIAR Jewelry Marks Highlights Potential for Brand Coexistence

Lagos and Coastal Caviar dispute use of similar marks on jewelry, raising questions about trademark scope and market differentiation

A trademark dispute between established jewelry brand Lagos and newcomer Coastal Caviar centers on the use of the term CAVIAR in connection with jewelry products. While Lagos holds a longstanding federal registration for CAVIAR, Coastal Caviar’s recent use of COASTAL CAVIAR has sparked litigation over likelihood of co…

Thursday, May 14, 2026
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U.S. Leads Global Intellectual Property Protection Amid Ongoing Challenges from China
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U.S. Leads Global Intellectual Property Protection Amid Ongoing Challenges from China

International IP Index ranks U.S. highest among 50 major economies, highlights USMCA improvements and persistent Chinese IP issues

The United States ranks first globally in intellectual property protection according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s International IP Index, which assesses 50 of the world’s largest economies. The report underscores significant advancements in IP provisions under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), while also…

Thursday, May 14, 2026
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ENvue Medical Secures USPTO Notice of Allowance for Ultrasound-Enhanced Cannabinoid Transdermal Delivery Patent
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ENvue Medical Secures USPTO Notice of Allowance for Ultrasound-Enhanced Cannabinoid Transdermal Delivery Patent

The patent approval broadens ENvue Medical’s proprietary surface acoustic wave technology into cannabinoid therapeutic applications, positioning the company for strategic growth i…

ENvue Medical, Inc., a medical device company specializing in real-time guided feeding tube placement and acoustic-based therapies, announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a Notice of Allowance for its patent application covering a novel drug delivery system. This system employs…

Thursday, May 14, 2026
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ENvue Medical Secures USPTO Patent Allowance for Ultrasound-Enhanced Cannabinoid Transdermal Delivery System
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ENvue Medical Secures USPTO Patent Allowance for Ultrasound-Enhanced Cannabinoid Transdermal Delivery System

The granted patent expands ENvue’s proprietary surface acoustic wave technology into cannabinoid therapeutics, potentially enabling new drug delivery applications and strategic co…

ENvue Medical announced that the USPTO has issued a Notice of Allowance for its patent application covering a surface acoustic wave (SAW) ultrasound system designed to enhance transdermal delivery of cannabinoid-based drugs. This patent broadens ENvue’s intellectual property portfolio beyond its existing feeding tube…

Thursday, May 14, 2026
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Akerman Expands Intellectual Property Team in New York With Haynes Boone Pair
CopyrightGlobal

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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