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Enterprises face challenges in leveraging technological capabilities and intellectual property despite favorable government initiatives
Vietnam's science and technology enterprises are increasingly recognized for their technological capabilities and intellectual assets as key drivers of corporate value. However, many start-ups encounter obstacles in transforming research and ideas into commercially viable products. Experts emphasize the need for genui…
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Faculty across multiple departments integrate IP concepts into coursework to prepare students for real-world innovation and entrepreneurship challenges
During the 2025-26 academic year, Illinois State University advanced its intellectual property education initiative by embedding IP awareness and practical applications into courses spanning food science, education, information technology, finance, and management. Supported by key university centers, the program encou…
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The Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Berhad pioneers a new credit model leveraging IP assets to support SME growth under a WIPO-backed pilot programme
Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Berhad (MIDF) has approved its first financing facility under the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)–MIDF Intellectual Property-Backed Financing Pilot Programme. This landmark transaction utilises intellectual property assets as collateral, marking a transformative…
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Pharmaceutical exporters urge government incentives for formulations to maintain global competitiveness despite minimal legal risks from USTR listing
India’s pharmaceutical sector faces scrutiny in the latest USTR Special 301 Report over intellectual property rights enforcement, particularly in formulations. Industry leaders stress compliance with WTO norms and advocate for policy measures to protect and promote the formulations segment, highlighting the sector’s v…
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With a focus on IP commercialization, Vietnam positions its sports sector as a key contributor to a knowledge-based, smokeless economy
Vietnam is leveraging intellectual property rights in the sports industry to unlock new economic opportunities, emphasizing the commercialization of intangible assets such as broadcasting rights, trademarks, and digital content. Government officials and experts highlight the evolving role of IP in transforming sports…
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Tourism Authority of Thailand partners with government agencies to blend sports, culture, and community engagement through innovative trail running events featuring GI-certified p…
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in collaboration with the Department of Internal Trade and the Department of Intellectual Property, has inaugurated the "AMAZING Thailand GI Tour & Trail Running" series. This initiative integrates trail running with the promotion of Geographical Indication (GI) products, aimin…
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Comprehensive rules clarify procedures for priority rights, provisional filings, divisional applications, and grace periods as new FLPIP Regulations take effect in July 2026.
Mexico has published implementing Regulations for the Federal Law for the Protection of Industrial Property (FLPIP), which will become effective on July 23, 2026. The new rules provide detailed guidance on patent procedures, including the recognition of priority rights, requirements for provisional applications, divis…
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Firm expands partnership ranks across key practice areas and regions, with significant representation in corporate, litigation, and intellectual property groups.
DLA Piper has announced the promotion of more than 60 lawyers to its global partnership, effective May 1, 2026. The move underscores the firm's ongoing growth strategy, with new partners appointed across a range of practices and jurisdictions, including the United States, Europe, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Austra…
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Company issues cease-and-desist to global automaker, eyes licensing and strategic alternatives for patented charging technology while expanding lithium operations in Sierra Leone
ELEKTROS Inc. has announced a series of strategic actions as it accelerates its lithium exploration in Sierra Leone and seeks to monetize its U.S. patent for advanced electric vehicle charging technology. The company recently issued a cease-and-desist notice to a major automotive manufacturer over potential patent inf…
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Huddersfield firm joins select group of Western AI innovators with CNIPA patent grant for urban infrastructure optimization
SimplifAI Systems Limited, an artificial intelligence company based in Huddersfield, UK, has been awarded an Invention Patent by the China National Intellectual Property Administration for its AI-driven traffic strategy system. The patent, which recognizes the company's novel approach to optimizing urban infrastructur…
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USTR's 2026 Special 301 Report triggers coordinated government response and compliance push among Vietnamese businesses
Vietnam has launched a series of measures to strengthen intellectual property enforcement after being named a 'Priority Foreign Country' in the United States Trade Representative's 2026 Special 301 Report. The move comes amid US concerns over online copyright infringement, counterfeit goods, and border enforcement, pr…
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Comprehensive directive mandates stricter enforcement, increased prosecutions, and inter-agency coordination to bolster IP protection across the country.
Vietnam's Prime Minister has issued a directive calling on ministries, agencies, and local governments to intensify efforts to combat intellectual property rights (IPR) infringements. The order, detailed in an official dispatch dated May 6, outlines a coordinated national strategy involving law enforcement, judicial a…
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Vietnam faces heightened scrutiny and potential trade penalties after being placed on the USTR’s highest-risk list for intellectual property violations.
The United States Trade Representative has designated Vietnam as a top-risk country for intellectual property protection failures, citing ineffective enforcement against digital piracy and counterfeit goods. This development, highlighted in the latest Special 301 Report, could expose Vietnamese exports to Section 301…
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Industry leaders warned that confidential manufacturing data may be exposed within a decade as quantum decryption capabilities advance.
Manufacturing companies face a growing risk to their intellectual property as quantum computing accelerates the timeline for decrypting sensitive data. Experts caution that current encryption methods may be rendered obsolete within five to ten years, exposing proprietary information such as chemical formulas and robot…
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Jackson Walker attorney Paige Welch begins five-year leadership trajectory with Austin IPLA, advancing through key officer roles
Paige Welch, an intellectual property attorney at Jackson Walker, has been elected Secretary of the Austin Intellectual Property Law Association board for 2026. The nonprofit organization’s board members serve staggered five-year terms, progressing annually through officer positions including Treasurer, Vice President…
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Producer highlights the growing role of intellectual property in shaping franchises, streaming collaborations, and brand value across Indian cinema.
Indian film producer Anand Pandit has underscored the increasing importance of integrating comprehensive intellectual property (IP) strategies into film production. As Indian cinema evolves, titles, characters, and scripts are now seen as enduring commercial assets, fueling sequels, streaming ventures, and brand partn…
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University leaders urge greater IP awareness and protection at campus event themed on youth, sports, and sustainable development
Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET), Gazipur, marked World Intellectual Property Day 2026 with a campus rally and a discussion session on 6 May. Themed "IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate," the event focused on empowering young talent and fostering sustainable futures through sports and innovation.…
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IPOS selects IPG DXTRA for a one-year retainer to lead communications strategy, media monitoring, and campaign execution, with an option for extension.
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has appointed IPG DXTRA as its new public relations agency following a competitive tender on GeBIZ. The agency will provide strategic advisory, campaign execution, and media monitoring services under a one-year contract, with the possibility of a further extension.…
