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Tue, Apr 28, 2026

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First Solar wins key round in TOPCon patent dispute
PatentsUSA

First Solar wins key round in TOPCon patent dispute

The federal patent office rejected separate challenges from JinkoSolar, Canadian Solar and Mundra Solar to invalidate intellectual property that Firs…

The federal patent office rejected separate challenges from JinkoSolar, Canadian Solar and Mundra Solar to invalidate intellectual property that First Solar claims is fundamental to the manufacturing of crystalline sili…

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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SURRON AWARDED DECISIVE VICTORY IN U.S. PATENT LITIGATION
LitigationUSA

SURRON AWARDED DECISIVE VICTORY IN U.S. PATENT LITIGATION

Surron, makers of the Light Bee and Ultra Bee electric bikes, is celebrating right now after a U.S. District Court handed the company a major victory…

Surron, makers of the Light Bee and Ultra Bee electric bikes, is celebrating right now after a U.S. District Court handed the company a major victory in a three-year multinational lawsuit. Surron has been awarded $10,00…

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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Astronergy and JA Solar end global patent disputes with cross-licensing deal
LitigationUSA

Astronergy and JA Solar end global patent disputes with cross-licensing deal

Astronergy and JA Solar ended all global litigation and signed a cross-licensing agreement covering tunnel-oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar ce…

Astronergy and JA Solar ended all global litigation and signed a cross-licensing agreement covering tunnel-oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar cell patents, resolving a major intellectual-property dispute affecting…

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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Intellectual property in India: Growth in filings, gaps in outcomes
PatentsIndia

Intellectual property in India: Growth in filings, gaps in outcomes

The World Intellectual Property Organisation marks World Intellectual Property Day on April 26 to underline how patents, copyrights, trademarks and d…

The World Intellectual Property Organisation marks World Intellectual Property Day on April 26 to underline how patents, copyrights, trademarks and designs shape economic activity and everyday life. Intellectual propert…

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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EZGO Technologies (NASDAQ: EZGO) outlines China assets and patent portfolio
PatentsChina

EZGO Technologies (NASDAQ: EZGO) outlines China assets and patent portfolio

EZGO Technologies Ltd. describes its physical footprint and intellectual property. The company owns approximately 19,665 square meters of real estate…

EZGO Technologies Ltd. describes its physical footprint and intellectual property. The company owns approximately 19,665 square meters of real estate in Changzhou and leases about 483 square meters across several office…

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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China Vows to Strengthen Intellectual Rights Protection
LitigationChina

China Vows to Strengthen Intellectual Rights Protection

China’s top judicial body has vowed to strengthen the protection of intellectual property rights as part of the efforts to support the country’s goal…

China’s top judicial body has vowed to strengthen the protection of intellectual property rights as part of the efforts to support the country’s goal of achieving a higher level of self-reliance and strengthening the sc…

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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Applications from China lift Irish patent figures by 31%
PatentsEurope

Applications from China lift Irish patent figures by 31%

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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After Three Years, Surron has Achieved a Decisive Victory in U.S. Patent Litigation
LitigationUSA

After Three Years, Surron has Achieved a Decisive Victory in U.S. Patent Litigation

On January 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM Central Time, a jury in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division, delivered a unani…

On January 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM Central Time, a jury in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division, delivered a unanimous verdict in favor of Surron in its patent infringement case agains…

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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IP Facts and Figures 2025 - Global intellectual property applications and active IP rights
PatentsGlobal

IP Facts and Figures 2025 - Global intellectual property applications and active IP rights

Global intellectual property (IP) filing activity in 2024 showed broad-based growth. Patent applications climbed 4.9% to 3.7 million, with utility mo…

Global intellectual property (IP) filing activity in 2024 showed broad-based growth. Patent applications climbed 4.9% to 3.7 million, with utility models – a special form of patent right – posting a similar gain of 4% t…

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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Other Barks & Bites for Friday, March 13: Former USPTO Patent Examiner Settles Conflict Allegations; EU Parliament Endorses EUIPO Register of Works Used to Train AI; U.S.-Based Operations Become Discretionary Denial Factor at PTAB
PolicyUSA

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, March 13: Former USPTO Patent Examiner Settles Conflict Allegations; EU Parliament Endorses EUIPO Register of Works Used to Train AI; U.S.-Based Operations Become Discretionary Denial Factor at PTAB

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Want to have your doggie(s) featured in one of our future Barks & Bites Columns? Send your dogs photo(s) along with their name, breed (if you know it) and their age to [email protected]. All photos will be added to the…

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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FRAND Quarterly: Navigating the Global SEP Landscape – November 2025
LitigationUSA

FRAND Quarterly: Navigating the Global SEP Landscape – November 2025

The SEP licensing and litigation landscape has continued to evolve in the latter half of 2025, shaped by several significant global trends:

The SEP licensing and litigation landscape has continued to evolve in the latter half of 2025, shaped by several significant global trends:

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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CNIPA and 6 Other Chinese Government Bodies Issue Opinions on Further Improving the Business Environment in the Field of Intellectual Property – New Trademark Law Coming?
PolicyChina

CNIPA and 6 Other Chinese Government Bodies Issue Opinions on Further Improving the Business Environment in the Field of Intellectual Property – New Trademark Law Coming?

On March 21, 2025, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and 6 other government bodies released the “Opinions of the State In…

On March 21, 2025, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and 6 other government bodies released the “Opinions of the State Intellectual Property Office, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of…

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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China’s State Council Releases White Paper “China’s Position on Certain Issues in China-US Economic and Trade Relations” – China Continuously Improves IP Protection and Prohibits Forced Technology Transfer
PolicyChina

China’s State Council Releases White Paper “China’s Position on Certain Issues in China-US Economic and Trade Relations” – China Continuously Improves IP Protection and Prohibits Forced Technology Transfer

On April 9, 2025, China’s State Council Information Office released a white paper entitled “China’s Position on Certain Issues in China-US Economic a…

On April 9, 2025, China’s State Council Information Office released a white paper entitled “China’s Position on Certain Issues in China-US Economic and Trade Relations” (关于中美经贸关系若干问题的中方立场) in response to the ongoing tra…

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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United States Trade Representative 2025 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers – China Needs to Increase Damages and Criminal Penalties for IP Infringement
PatentsChina

United States Trade Representative 2025 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers – China Needs to Increase Damages and Criminal Penalties for IP Infringement

On March 31, 2025, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released their 2025 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers, with t…

On March 31, 2025, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released their 2025 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers, with the longest section being dedicated to China at 47 pages. With respect…

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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First Solar wins key round in TOPCon patent dispute

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SURRON AWARDED DECISIVE VICTORY IN U.S. PATENT LITIGATION

Surron, makers of the Light Bee and Ultra Bee electric bikes, is celebrating right now after a U.S. District Court handed the company a major victory in a three-year multinational lawsuit. Surron has been awarded $10,00…

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