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UPM acquires Avantium’s Ray Technology patents to enhance bio-based glycol production amid growing bioeconomy demand
UPM has acquired Avantium’s intellectual property for Ray Technology, enabling production of bio-based mono-ethylene glycol and mono-propylene glycol from plant sugars. The deal strengthens UPM’s renewable chemicals capabilities and supports its Leuna biorefinery operations. Avantium refocuses on FDCA and PEF technolo…
Friday, May 15, 2026
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Kuwait’s Dar AlMuhama Law Firm actively engages in shaping Middle East intellectual property frameworks and AI-related IP challenges at the world’s largest trademark association m…
Dar AlMuhama Law Firm, led by Founder and Managing Partner Abdulrahman Alhouti, participated in the 2026 International Trademark Association Annual Meeting in London. The firm contributed to high-level discussions on advancing IP frameworks in the Middle East and addressed emerging issues such as artificial intelligen…
Friday, May 15, 2026
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Franklin Pierce School of Law students lead initiatives to narrow the gender gap in IP law through awareness events and professional engagement
At the University of New Hampshire’s Franklin Pierce School of Law, students are actively addressing the persistent gender disparity in intellectual property law. Through the Intellectual Property Law Association’s annual Women in Intellectual Property Night and partnerships with leading IP professionals, the school f…
Friday, May 15, 2026
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The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines advances digital transformation and AI adoption to enhance IP examination and services, securing a top global innovation spot.
In January 2026, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) achieved third place worldwide in the World Trademark Review’s IP Office Innovation Ranking. This leap from 13th place in 2024 reflects IPOPHL’s commitment to digital innovation, including AI-powered tools that improve patent and trademark e…
Friday, May 15, 2026
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New framework aims to professionalize IP management and promote diverse knowledge transfer methods including open science
The University of Hamburg has adopted its inaugural Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy alongside updated IP Guidelines to modernize the management of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and other IP arising from research and teaching. Anchored by the vision “IP in the Service of Society,” the strategy emphasizes both co…
Friday, May 15, 2026
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PatentsAfrica
The African Regional Intellectual Property Organisation celebrates 40 years of fostering innovation and economic growth, expanding its reach among member states and enhancing IP a…
Since its establishment in 1976, ARIPO has played a pivotal yet underrecognized role in safeguarding intellectual property rights for English-speaking African countries. With 19 member states and a newly inaugurated headquarters in Harare, Zimbabwe, ARIPO is poised to elevate its profile and impact, supporting patents…
Friday, May 15, 2026
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On African Technology and Intellectual Property Day, Togo highlights IP’s pivotal role in fostering innovation and industrial growth across OAPI member states
Togo joined 16 other African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) member countries to celebrate the 26th African Technology and Intellectual Property Day, underscoring intellectual property’s critical role in economic development and technological progress. Minister of Industry Manuella Santos emphasized IP as a…
Friday, May 15, 2026
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Senior Licensing Associate at UC’s 1819 Innovation Hub Bridges Research and Market Impact Through Strategic IP Management
Madison Bourbon, senior licensing associate at the University of Cincinnati, plays a pivotal role in advancing university inventions from concept to commercialization. Leading technology transfer efforts across multiple colleges, Bourbon evaluates, markets, and negotiates licensing agreements to maximize impact and re…
Friday, May 15, 2026
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Director-General Yusnieza Syarmila Yusoff highlights challenges in applying existing IP frameworks to AI creations, urging stakeholder collaboration for future policy development
Malaysia’s Intellectual Property Corporation (MyIPO) has identified significant inadequacies in current intellectual property laws when addressing AI-generated works. At the National Dialogue on IP and AI, MyIPO’s director-general emphasized the need to reconsider ownership and protection criteria as AI technologies r…
Friday, May 15, 2026
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PatentsIndia
India achieves historic milestone with over 64,000 patent applications, marking the highest growth rate among leading patent-filing nations
In 2023, India secured the sixth position worldwide in patent filings according to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), driven by a 15.7% increase and sustained double-digit growth over five years. This advancement places India among the top 10 countries across patents, trademarks, and industrial desig…
Friday, May 15, 2026
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