PatentsGlobal
WIPO and the German Patent and Trade Mark Office underscore how patents, trademarks, and designs drive innovation, economic growth, and inclusion in global sports ahead of World I…
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has announced that the theme for World Intellectual Property Day 2026 will focus on the intersection of intellectual property and sports. The Deutsches Patent- und Markenamt (DPMA) is supporting this initiative, emphasizing the essential role of IP rights in fosterin…
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
First formal EU-Japan IP initiative aims to strengthen rights protection, streamline processes, and address challenges posed by artificial intelligence.
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has inaugurated the EU-Japan IP Action in Tokyo, marking the first dedicated intellectual property cooperation project between the European Union and Japan. The initiative seeks to enhance IP rights protection, foster policy dialogue, and address the impact of ar…
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
Event at American International University-Bangladesh spotlights the intersection of intellectual property and sports under global theme
The American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) commemorated World Intellectual Property Day 2026 with a seminar and rally, centering on the theme 'IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate.' The program featured expert insights on patents, trademarks, and the legal framework supporting innovation in the sports sect…
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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PatentsUSA
All Claims in Two Trina Solar Patents Invalidated Amid Broader International Patent Disputes
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued final written decisions invalidating all claims of two TOPCon solar cell patents previously asserted by Trina Solar against Canadian Solar subsidiaries. This development marks a significant turn in the ongoing legal battles between the two solar manufacturers, w…
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
Ministry of Commerce and Industry leads World Intellectual Property Day event, emphasizing legal innovation and technological advancement in sports.
Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry marked World Intellectual Property Day with a dedicated event at the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, focusing on the intersection of intellectual property rights and the sports industry. The gathering featured remarks from national and international officials, highlight…
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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PatentsEurope
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) are beneficial to the economy, Tiago Guerreiro, project leader of the IP Key Southeast Asia Project, said.
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) are beneficial to the economy, Tiago Guerreiro, project leader of the IP Key Southeast Asia Project, said.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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PatentsIndia
Delay in adjudication is not new in India. Unnecessary delays through misuse of procedural complexities often tends to delay the dispensation of just…
Delay in adjudication is not new in India. Unnecessary delays through misuse of procedural complexities often tends to delay the dispensation of justice. Efficient adjudication and resolution of disputes are pivotal to…
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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PatentsIndia
The use of technological breakthroughs in outer space to explore, research, and use in an extra-terrestrial environment is not new. Because these inn…
The use of technological breakthroughs in outer space to explore, research, and use in an extra-terrestrial environment is not new. Because these innovations have become more of a private or commercial affair rather tha…
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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PatentsEurope
This report highlights key findings from WIPO’s global study on intellectual property (IP) awareness and perceptions, accompanied by an overview of t…
This report highlights key findings from WIPO’s global study on intellectual property (IP) awareness and perceptions, accompanied by an overview of the methodology used. It also compares results from 2023 and 2025 to id…
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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