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Philips Strengthens Position as Leading MedTech Patent Applicant at European Patent Office

Dutch health technology firm files 1,299 patent applications in 2023, ranking second in medical technology and expanding its AI and software innovation portfolio.

Royal Philips has reinforced its reputation as a global health technology innovator, ranking among the top patent applicants at the European Patent Office in 2023. The company filed 607 medical technology patent applications, making it the second largest applicant in that category, and submitted a total of 1,299 paten…

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Philips Strengthens Position as Leading MedTech Patent Applicant at European Patent Office

Royal Philips has reinforced its reputation as a global health technology innovator, ranking among the top patent applicants at the European Patent Office in 2023. The company filed 607 medical technology patent applications, making it the second largest applicant in that category, and submitted a total of 1,299 paten…

Thursday, April 30, 2026

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Philips Strengthens Position as Leading MedTech Patent Applicant at European Patent Office

Dutch health technology firm files 1,299 patent applications in 2023, ranking second in medical technology and expanding its AI and software innovation portfolio.

Royal Philips has reinforced its reputation as a global health technology innovator, ranking among the top patent applicants at the European Patent Office in 2023. The company filed 607 medical technology patent applications, making it the second largest applicant in that category, and submitted a total of 1,299 paten…

Thursday, April 30, 2026

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Philips Strengthens Position as Leading MedTech Patent Applicant at European Patent Office

Dutch health technology firm files 1,299 patent applications in 2023, ranking second in medical technology and expanding its AI and software innovation portfolio.

Royal Philips has reinforced its reputation as a global health technology innovator, ranking among the top patent applicants at the European Patent Office in 2023. The company filed 607 medical technology patent applications, making it the second largest applicant in that category, and submitted a total of 1,299 paten…

Thursday, April 30, 2026

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Ontario Expands IPON Funding with $8 Million Boost for Postsecondary Innovation

Provincial investment aims to accelerate commercialization and IP protection at colleges, universities, and research institutions

The Government of Ontario has announced an additional investment of up to $8 million through Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON), expanding support for intellectual property protection and commercialization at postsecondary institutions. The funding increases IPON’s total postsecondary investment to over $17.5 millio…

Thursday, April 30, 2026

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MONSTA Secures Four Honors at Malaysia’s 2026 National IP Awards

Animation studio MONSTA recognized for commercial achievement, copyright, trademark, and IP management at MyIPO’s annual awards.

Kuala Lumpur-based animation studio MONSTA has emerged as a top winner at the 2026 National Intellectual Property Awards, organized by the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO). The studio received four major accolades, including the Special Award for Commercial Achievement, highlighting its role in ad…

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Virtuix Secures 26th Patent, Reinforcing Leadership in 360-Degree Movement Technology

Expanding Patent Portfolio Builds Competitive Moat Across Consumer Gaming, Enterprise, and Defense Markets

Expanding Patent Portfolio Builds Competitive Moat Across Consumer Gaming, Enterprise, and Defense Markets AUSTIN, Texas, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virtuix Inc. (NASDAQ: VTIX), a leading developer of full-body virtual reality (VR) systems, today announced that it has received a Notice of Allowance from the Un…

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Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in India

India's Intellectual Property (IP) filings rose by 44% in last 5 years, led by a 380% surge in Geographical Indications.

India's Intellectual Property (IP) filings rose by 44% in last 5 years, led by a 380% surge in Geographical Indications. Legal & Procedural Simplification of IP laws & rules E.g. Patent examination timeline reduced from 48 months to 31 months and mandatory e-submission for patent documents.

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AIUB celebrates World Intellectual Property (IP) Day 2026

The American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) celebrated World Intellectual Property (IP) Day 2026 by organizing a seminar and a rally on April 26, 2026, in line with th…

The American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) celebrated World Intellectual Property (IP) Day 2026 by organizing a seminar and a rally on April 26, 2026, in line with the global theme “IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate.” The seminar, titled “Intellectual Property in Sports: Legal and Commercial Intersectio…

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Who Owns ‘Iceman’? George Gervin Challenges Caleb Williams in Trademark Showdown

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Trademark Battle Emerges Over 'Iceman' Name Between George Gervin and Caleb Williams

NBA legend George Gervin and NFL rookie Caleb Williams file competing trademark applications for 'Iceman,' with UFC's Chuck Liddell also in the mix.

A dispute over the trademark rights to the nickname 'Iceman' has surfaced between basketball Hall of Famer George Gervin and Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. Both have filed applications to register the mark for commercial use, but UFC veteran Chuck Liddell's earlier filings could complicate the outcome. The…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

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Opus administrators facilitate £145k pre-pack deal for Glasgow’s HVS

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Hydrogen Vehicle Systems’ Intellectual Property Acquired in £145,000 Pre-Pack Sale Amid Administration

Glasgow-based hydrogen truck innovator’s assets transferred to connected entity following collapse and significant workforce reductions.

Hydrogen Vehicle Systems Ltd (HVS), a Glasgow-based pioneer in hydrogen-electric vehicle technology, has entered administration after prolonged financial difficulties. Administrators from Opus Restructuring facilitated a £145,000 pre-pack sale of the company’s intellectual property and assets to H2 Vehicle Systems Ltd…

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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…

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