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Sanrio and Toei Unveil Ambitious Plans for Original Video Game Character Creation
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Sanrio and Toei Unveil Ambitious Plans for Original Video Game Character Creation

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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Sanrio and Toei Unveil Ambitious Plans for Original Video Game Character Creation

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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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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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...

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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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TrademarksGlobal

USTR Releases 2026 Special 301 Report on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement

April Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on Preferential Duty Access for Whiskey Produced in the United Kingdom USTR Releases 2026 Special 301 Report on Intellectual Property Prote…

April Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on Preferential Duty Access for Whiskey Produced in the United Kingdom USTR Releases 2026 Special 301 Report on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement USTR Seeks Public Comment on the Modernization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act Public Hearings Regarding Sec…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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Sanrio and Toei Unveil Ambitious Plans for Original Video Game Character Creation
PatentsGlobal

Sanrio and Toei Unveil Ambitious Plans for Original Video Game Character Creation

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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Sanrio and Toei Unveil Ambitious Plans for Original Video Game Character Creation
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Sanrio and Toei Unveil Ambitious Plans for Original Video Game Character Creation

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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Bangladesh Remains Absent from USTR IP Watch Lists as US Presses for Enhanced Enforcement
PatentsGlobal

Bangladesh Remains Absent from USTR IP Watch Lists as US Presses for Enhanced Enforcement

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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Vietnam Urges U.S. to Provide Fair Review of Intellectual Property Protection Progress
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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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Vietnam Designated as Priority Foreign Country in Latest U.S. Intellectual Property Rights Review
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Vietnam Designated as Priority Foreign Country in Latest U.S. Intellectual Property Rights Review

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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India Remains on U.S. Priority Watch List Over Intellectual Property Concerns
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India Remains on U.S. Priority Watch List Over Intellectual Property Concerns

WASHINGTON — The United States has again placed India on its Priority Watch List for intellectual property concerns, citing persistent enforcement gaps, patent delays and long-run…

WASHINGTON — The United States has again placed India on its Priority Watch List for intellectual property concerns, citing persistent enforcement gaps, patent delays and long-running disputes over protections for pharmaceutical and digital products. The designation was included in the 2026 Special 301 Report released…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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USTR Releases 2026 Special 301 Report on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement
TrademarksGlobal

USTR Releases 2026 Special 301 Report on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement

April Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on Preferential Duty Access for Whiskey Produced in the United Kingdom USTR Releases 2026 Special 301 Report on Intellectual Property Prote…

April Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on Preferential Duty Access for Whiskey Produced in the United Kingdom USTR Releases 2026 Special 301 Report on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement USTR Seeks Public Comment on the Modernization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act Public Hearings Regarding Sec…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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India on US Special 301 list has no legal effect but shapes trade pressure: GTRI
TrademarksGlobal

India on US Special 301 list has no legal effect but shapes trade pressure: GTRI

The TOI Business Desk is a vigilant and dedicated team of journalists committed to delivering the latest and most relevant business news from around the world to readers of The Ti…

The TOI Business Desk is a vigilant and dedicated team of journalists committed to delivering the latest and most relevant business news from around the world to readers of The Times of India. The primary focus of the TOI Business Desk is to keep a watchful eye on the global business landscape, covering a wide spectru…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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India on US priority watch list for IP rights; Vietnam named top offender
TrademarksGlobal

India on US priority watch list for IP rights; Vietnam named top offender

Vietnam has been designated as a Priority Foreign Country, the most serious classification, and could face a potential US investigation under Section 301.

Vietnam has been designated as a Priority Foreign Country, the most serious classification, and could face a potential US investigation under Section 301. India, along with China, Russia and three other countries, has been placed on the US priority watch list in the 2026 Special 301 report over concerns on intellectua…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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Unlocking Nigeria’s youth creative economy through stronger IP laws
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Unlocking Nigeria’s youth creative economy through stronger IP laws

Nigeria is brimming with young creative talents such as musicians, filmmakers, designers, writers, and digital innovators shaping culture at home and commanding global attention.

Nigeria is brimming with young creative talents such as musicians, filmmakers, designers, writers, and digital innovators shaping culture at home and commanding global attention. Yet for many of these creators, turning originality into sustainable income remains an uphill climb. Weak enforcement, piracy, and limited a…

Saturday, May 2, 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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Tokyo Court Imposes Prison Sentence and Fine for Spoiler-Filled Copyright Infringement
CopyrightGlobal

Tokyo Court Imposes Prison Sentence and Fine for Spoiler-Filled Copyright Infringement

Godzilla and Overlord Rights Holders Secure Criminal Conviction Against Website Owner for Detailed Plot Summaries

A Tokyo District Court has sentenced a website owner to 18 months in prison and imposed a fine exceeding $6,000 for publishing spoiler-heavy posts containing extensive plot details and images from the films Godzilla Minus One and the anime series Overlord. The conviction, initiated by complaints from major Japanese co…

Thursday, April 30, 2026
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Law Ministry Calls to Stop the Piracy on Sports Broadcasts
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Indonesian Law Ministry Urges Stronger Measures Against Sports Broadcast Piracy

Director General Hermansyah Siregar highlights the need for public awareness and legal compliance to protect the nation’s sports industry.

The Indonesian Ministry of Law and Human Rights has reiterated its commitment to combating the widespread piracy of sports broadcasts. Director General of Intellectual Property Hermansyah Siregar emphasized the critical role of intellectual property protection in sustaining a competitive sports industry and called for…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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