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Japanese entertainment leaders launch dedicated gaming brands, targeting new audiences and global IP expansion through original titles and character development.
Sanrio Co. and Toei Co., two of Japan’s most prominent character IP holders, have announced major initiatives to enter the video game market with the creation of new gaming brands. Both companies aim to develop original characters and titles, seeking to diversify their intellectual property portfolios and reach broade…
Saturday, May 2, 2026
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2024 Special 301 Report omits Bangladesh from intellectual property concern lists, but US urges Dhaka to bolster IP protection measures.
Bangladesh has not been included in the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) latest intellectual property (IP) rights watch lists, according to the 2024 Special 301 Report. While Bangladesh avoided designation, the USTR continues to call for stronger IP enforcement from Dhaka. The report highlights Vietnam as a…
Saturday, May 2, 2026
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PatentsUSA
Los Angeles, CA. Nixon Peabody LLP is pleased to have represented G.W. Aru, LLC (GWA) in another significant win in its patent infringement and false advertising dispute with W.R.…
Los Angeles, CA. Nixon Peabody LLP is pleased to have represented G.W. Aru, LLC (GWA) in another significant win in its patent infringement and false advertising dispute with W.R. Grace & Co.-Conn. (Grace). GWA is an innovator in the petrochemical and petroleum refining catalyst industry, whose products include its pa…
Saturday, May 2, 2026
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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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USTR places Vietnam in highest concern category for IP violations, raising possibility of new trade investigation
The United States Trade Representative has identified Vietnam as a 'priority foreign country' in its annual intellectual property rights report, citing persistent shortcomings in IP protection and enforcement. This marks the first time in over a decade that a country has received this designation, which could lead to…
Saturday, May 2, 2026
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PatentsIndia
India, May 02 : India has once again been placed on the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) “Priority Watch List” in its latest annual review of intellectual property righ…
India, May 02 : India has once again been placed on the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) “Priority Watch List” in its latest annual review of intellectual property rights (IPR) protection and enforcement. The designation places India among six countries identified by the US as having significant concerns re…
Saturday, May 2, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
USTR's annual review singles out Vietnam for heightened scrutiny, raising possibility of a Section 301 trade investigation.
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has placed Vietnam on its 'priority foreign country' list for intellectual property concerns, marking the first such designation in over a decade. The move, detailed in the USTR's annual report, signals potential for a new trade investigation and highlights ongoing US conc…
Saturday, May 2, 2026
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Event to Offer CLE Credits and Networking Opportunities for IP Professionals in New York
The New York State Bar Association has opened registration for its 2025 Fall Intellectual Property Meeting, featuring panels on evolving brand licensing practices, advertising law challenges, and ethical considerations in AI use for legal services. The event, co-sponsored by Akerman LLP, will provide 3.0 MCLE credits…
Saturday, May 2, 2026
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PatentsUSA
Settlement grants Zydus continued US market access for generic Mirabegron and includes ongoing licensing fees through 2027.
Zydus Lifesciences Limited has finalized a comprehensive settlement with Astellas Pharma Inc., ending all US patent disputes over the bladder drug Myrbetriq (Mirabegron). The agreement requires Zydus to pay $120 million plus ongoing licensing fees until September 2027, allowing the company to continue marketing its ge…
Saturday, May 2, 2026
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Special 301 Report Highlights Persistent Tensions Between Washington and New Delhi on Pharmaceutical IP and Access to Medicines
The United States has once again placed India on its Priority Watch List in the 2024 Special 301 Report, citing ongoing concerns over India's pharmaceutical patent policies, data protection, and enforcement mechanisms. The move underscores a longstanding divide between the two nations over balancing intellectual prope…
Saturday, May 2, 2026
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Saturday, May 2, 2026
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PatentsUSA
USPTO Director John Squires announces appointment of veteran jurist to lead PTAB in overseeing patent and trademark dispute resolution
Kalyan Deshpande, an Indian American jurist with a longstanding tenure at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, has been appointed Chief Judge of the PTAB. The appointment, announced by U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director John Squires, places Deshpande at the helm of the tribunal responsible for adjudicating comple…
Saturday, May 2, 2026
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Vietnam responds to U.S. designation as 'Priority Foreign Country' with call for balanced assessment of IP enforcement progress
Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the United States to deliver an objective assessment of the country's efforts to protect intellectual property, following the U.S. decision to list Vietnam as a 'Priority Foreign Country' in its annual IP protection report. The Vietnamese government highlighted recen…
Saturday, May 2, 2026
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