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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…

Wednesday, April 29, 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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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…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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USPTO Establishes Mountain West Community Engagement Office at University of Utah
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USPTO Establishes Mountain West Community Engagement Office at University of Utah

Federal partnership aims to expand intellectual property education and innovation support across eight-state region

The University of Utah has entered into a formal agreement with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to host a new Mountain West Community Engagement Office. This initiative, part of the Unleashing American Innovators Act of 2022, is designed to provide intellectual property education, resources, and outreach to stude…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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Mintz Recognized as 11 Attorneys Named to 2026 IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders
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Mintz Recognized as 11 Attorneys Named to 2026 IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders

Mintz's intellectual property team earns distinction in IAM's annual guide, highlighting strategic expertise across multiple sectors.

Eleven attorneys from Mintz have been selected for the 2026 edition of the IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders Guide, underscoring the firm's reputation for strategic intellectual property counsel. The recognition reflects Mintz's broad capabilities in patent litigation, monetization, and IP transactions, serving a divers…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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Barco Secures $907,000 Jury Award in Texas Patent Dispute Against Yealink Over ClickShare Technology
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Barco Secures $907,000 Jury Award in Texas Patent Dispute Against Yealink Over ClickShare Technology

Jury finds Yealink liable for patent infringement but rejects claims of willful misconduct and inducement; Yealink pursues further challenges to Barco’s US patents.

Barco has been awarded just over $907,000 in damages by a jury in the Eastern District of Texas after prevailing in a patent infringement case against Yealink concerning its ClickShare technology. The jury found Yealink liable for infringing six Barco patents through the sale of its WPP20 and WPP30 wireless presentati…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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IP Developments in Europe 2024: Litigation, Legislation and Regulation
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IP Developments in Europe 2024: Litigation, Legislation and Regulation

“Litigation in Europe continues to be marked by strategic jurisdictional battles and choices…. Recent decisions in both the UK and CJEU show favorabl…

“Litigation in Europe continues to be marked by strategic jurisdictional battles and choices…. Recent decisions in both the UK and CJEU show favorable outcomes for rights owners.”

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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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
TrademarksEurope

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…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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US says China has failed to crack down on copyright infringement, IP piracy
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US says China has failed to crack down on copyright infringement, IP piracy

Washington’s annual Notorious Markets List again accuses major Chinese platforms, including units owned by Alibaba Group, of failing to curb trade of…

Washington’s annual Notorious Markets List again accuses major Chinese platforms, including units owned by Alibaba Group, of failing to curb trade of counterfeit goods Updated list comes as economic ties between the sup…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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IP Strategy And Leadership: Insights From The Front Line
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Global IP Leadership: Practical Strategies for Brand Protection and Growth

Insights from Atlassian and Uncommon Creative Studio Reveal Evolving Approaches to International IP Management

As multinational companies navigate increasingly complex intellectual property landscapes, legal leaders from Atlassian and Uncommon Creative Studio share their perspectives on aligning IP strategy with commercial objectives, adapting to jurisdictional challenges, and leveraging technology. Their experiences underscor…

Wednesday, April 29, 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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