PatentsUSA
Nintendo faces setback in U.S. patent bid for summoning sub-characters, as legal disputes with Pocketpair over similar mechanics continue in Japan.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a non-final rejection of Nintendo's patent application covering an in-game mechanic that allows a character to summon a sub-character for battle assistance. The decision, based on prior art, gives Nintendo two months to respond or appeal. The development comes a…
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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PatentsChina
Invention and Utility Model Patents Drop, Design Patents Rise Slightly Amid Ongoing Crackdown on Irregular Filings
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has published its full-year 2025 statistics, revealing a significant 16.18% decrease in total patent grants compared to 2024. Invention and utility model patents both saw notable declines, while design patents experienced a modest increase. The drop is be…
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
TCA’s August 2024 decision orders withdrawal of registered 3D mark and design, raising concerns over administrative intervention in intellectual property rights.
In a landmark ruling dated August 1, 2024, the Turkish Competition Authority (TCA) has ordered the withdrawal of a registered three-dimensional (3D) trademark and related design rights, finding that the right owner abused its dominant market position to exclude competitors. The decision, which also imposes monetary sa…
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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TrademarksGlobal
Implementation of Article 26 and New Regulations Mark a Significant Shift in Turkey’s Trademark Revocation Process
The Turkish Patent and Trademark Office now holds exclusive authority to examine and decide on trademark revocation requests, following the full implementation of Article 26 of the Industrial Property Code and the recent publication of new regulations. The changes introduce new procedural requirements, including an es…
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
Türkiye implements administrative trademark cancellation, refines case law on short-word marks, and aligns more closely with EU standards.
While 2025 did not bring sweeping legislative changes to Turkish intellectual property law, the year marked significant practical advancements. The administrative cancellation mechanism for trademarks became fully operational, and Turkish courts and authorities addressed key issues such as the intersection of IP and c…
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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TrademarksGlobal
Court of Cassation affirms broad protection for well-known trademarks, focusing on color, figurative elements, and market context in landmark decision
The Turkish Court of Cassation has upheld the invalidation of a motor oil trademark found to closely resemble the globally recognized Monster Energy marks. The decision, now final, underscores the importance of holistic analysis in trademark disputes, considering not only the similarity of goods but also the use of co…
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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TrademarksGlobal
GSK secures decisive legal victory as Turkish judiciary upholds invalidation of opportunistic trademark registration, reinforcing protections for genuine rights holders.
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has prevailed in a significant trademark dispute in Türkiye, where courts found that a third party acted in bad faith by registering the 'Clindoxyl' mark after GSK's original registration lapsed. The Turkish judiciary, including the Court of Cassation, confirmed the invalidation of the defendant'…
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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TrademarksIndia
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.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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PatentsEurope
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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LitigationUSA
A silver ring maker based in Türkiye's Gaziantep is facing legal action from U.S.-based Middle-Earth Enterprises LLC, which owns the global rights to "The Lord of the Rings" franc…
A silver ring maker based in Türkiye's Gaziantep is facing legal action from U.S.-based Middle-Earth Enterprises LLC, which owns the global rights to "The Lord of the Rings" franchise, over his alleged unauthorized use and trademark registration of the name—"Yuzuklerin Efendisi," the Turkish title of "The Lord of the…
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
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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PatentsGlobal
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…
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
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…
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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TrademarksGlobal
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…
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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LitigationIndia
On February 24, 2022, the Delhi High Court Intellectual Property Rights Division Rules, 2022 and the High Court of Delhi Rules Governing Patent Suits, 2022 were published in the O…
On February 24, 2022, the Delhi High Court Intellectual Property Rights Division Rules, 2022 and the High Court of Delhi Rules Governing Patent Suits, 2022 were published in the Official Gazette. All IPR lawsuits, cases, procedures, or disputes before the IPD of the Delhi High Court are subject to the Rules. According…
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia recognized for outstanding IP management; Petronas and Monsta Sdn Bhd also honored at AHIN 2026
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) has been awarded the silver medal in the Best Intellectual Property Management category at the 2026 National Intellectual Property Awards (AHIN), organized by the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO). UKM was the only higher education institution to reach the final…
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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PatentsChina
On April 21, 2026, China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) published its Annual Report on Legal Application Issues in Intellectual Property Cases of Courts Nationwide (2025) (全国法院知识产…
On April 21, 2026, China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) published its Annual Report on Legal Application Issues in Intellectual Property Cases of Courts Nationwide (2025) (全国法院知识产权案件法律适用问题年度报告（2025）摘要), identifying 45 legal application issues drawn from intellectual property cases concluded by courts at all levels dur…
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
Extraordinary general meeting set for May 7 as Swedish biotech firm faces funding shortfall for STA363 project
Stayble Therapeutics AB, a Swedish biotechnology company specializing in injectable treatments for chronic back pain, has called an extraordinary general meeting on May 7 to vote on a proposal for voluntary liquidation. The board's recommendation follows unsuccessful efforts to secure partnerships or financing for its…
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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