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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...
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...
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…
Annual Feature Recognizes Leading IP Attorneys Nominated by Peers and Selected by Editorial Panel
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly has released its 2025 list of 'Go To Lawyers' in the field of Intellectual Property, highlighting attorneys recognized for their leadership and expertise. The honorees were nominated by colleagues and chosen by a dedicated panel, continuing the publication's tradition of spotlighting excel…
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…
The All-China Patent Attorneys Association updates ethical code to ban AI use in patent drafting and clamp down on unfair pricing practices
On September 22, 2025, the All-China Patent Attorneys Association (ACPAA) issued a revised Code of Professional Ethics and Practice Discipline for Patent Agents, introducing key prohibitions against using artificial intelligence to directly generate patent application documents and engaging in malicious price competit…
New Hong Kong patent strengthens Moleculin’s intellectual property protection ahead of pivotal Phase 3 clinical data release for Annamycin
Moleculin Biotech has secured a key patent in Hong Kong covering its proprietary method of reconstituting liposomal Annamycin, extending its intellectual property protection through 2040. This milestone enhances the company’s global exclusivity strategy as it prepares for the upcoming release of Phase 3 clinical trial…
Comprehensive analysis of 27 global programs reveals how IP positioning and delivery innovations will shape the post-GLP-1 obesity treatment market
PatentVest’s latest report offers an in-depth examination of the evolving obesity therapeutics landscape, focusing on the competitive patent environment surrounding triple-agonist drugs like Eli Lilly’s retatrutide. The study highlights the strategic importance of intellectual property, receptor-ratio engineering, and…
In response to US intellectual property concerns, Vietnam intensifies nationwide crackdown, signaling a shift toward robust IP governance amid evolving global trade dynamics
Vietnam has escalated its intellectual property enforcement after being designated a Priority Foreign Country by the US Trade Representative. The government has initiated a stringent campaign involving inter-agency task forces, daily reporting, and accelerated prosecution of major IP cases. This shift reflects Vietnam…
International IP Index ranks U.S. highest among 50 major economies, highlights USMCA improvements and persistent Chinese IP issues
The United States ranks first globally in intellectual property protection according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s International IP Index, which assesses 50 of the world’s largest economies. The report underscores significant advancements in IP provisions under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), while also…
The USPTO alleges fraudulent practices by Shenzhen Seller Growth Network Technology and affiliates, prompting potential cancellation of thousands of trademarks; Shenzhen Intellect…
On February 24, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office issued a supplemental Show Cause Order proposing to cancel approximately 42,000 trademark registrations linked to Shenzhen Seller Growth Network Technology Co., Ltd. and affiliated entities. The USPTO alleges unauthorized practice of law, forged signa…
Court upholds validity of DSM’s Dyneema® patent and trademarks, enjoins Armor USA from infringing sales and branding practices
On April 22, 2008, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a judgment in favor of DSM, a Netherlands-based global life sciences and materials company, in a patent and trademark infringement lawsuit against Armor USA, Inc. The court found that Armor USA infringed DSM’s patent covering…
NHN, Krafton, NCSOFT, and Nexon Leverage Existing Franchises for Growth While Kakao Games and DevSisters Struggle
The first quarter earnings of major South Korean gaming companies reveal a divergence in performance largely influenced by the strength and expansion of their core intellectual properties (IPs). NHN and Krafton reported significant revenue growth fueled by established titles like LINE: Disney Tsum Tsum and PUBG: BATTL…
Leveraging Geographical Indications to Enhance Branding, Market Access, and Value Addition in Sri Lanka’s Agricultural Exports
Sri Lanka’s agricultural exports, including tea, spices, and regional fruits, hold significant global recognition but remain underutilised in terms of intellectual property rights, particularly Geographical Indications (GIs). Strengthening the GI framework and enforcement can enhance export competitiveness by securing…