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Japanese entertainment leaders launch dedicated gaming brands, targeting new audiences and global IP expansion through original titles and character development.
Sanrio Co. and Toei Co., two of Japan’s most prominent character IP holders, have announced major initiatives to enter the video game market with the creation of new gaming brands. Both companies aim to develop original characters and titles, seeking to diversify their intellectual property portfolios and reach broade…
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2024 Special 301 Report omits Bangladesh from intellectual property concern lists, but US urges Dhaka to bolster IP protection measures.
Bangladesh has not been included in the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) latest intellectual property (IP) rights watch lists, according to the 2024 Special 301 Report. While Bangladesh avoided designation, the USTR continues to call for stronger IP enforcement from Dhaka. The report highlights Vietnam as a…
Saturday, May 2, 2026
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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…
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USTR places Vietnam in highest concern category for IP violations, raising possibility of new trade investigation
The United States Trade Representative has identified Vietnam as a 'priority foreign country' in its annual intellectual property rights report, citing persistent shortcomings in IP protection and enforcement. This marks the first time in over a decade that a country has received this designation, which could lead to…
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USTR's annual review singles out Vietnam for heightened scrutiny, raising possibility of a Section 301 trade investigation.
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has placed Vietnam on its 'priority foreign country' list for intellectual property concerns, marking the first such designation in over a decade. The move, detailed in the USTR's annual report, signals potential for a new trade investigation and highlights ongoing US conc…
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The 2026 Special 301 Report highlights Thailand’s proactive enforcement and legislative reforms, though online piracy and patent backlogs remain concerns
The 2026 Special 301 Report highlights Thailand’s proactive enforcement and legislative reforms, though online piracy and patent backlogs remain concerns The 2026 Special 301 Report highlights Thailand’s proactive enforcement and legislative reforms, though online piracy and patent backlogs remain concerns.
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Event to Offer CLE Credits and Networking Opportunities for IP Professionals in New York
The New York State Bar Association has opened registration for its 2025 Fall Intellectual Property Meeting, featuring panels on evolving brand licensing practices, advertising law challenges, and ethical considerations in AI use for legal services. The event, co-sponsored by Akerman LLP, will provide 3.0 MCLE credits…
Saturday, May 2, 2026
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Washington urges tougher enforcement against intellectual property violations by smaller operators
Washington urges tougher enforcement against intellectual property violations by smaller operators The United States has kept Thailand on its trade watch list for another year, urging stricter enforcement against online piracy platforms and targeting of more small-scale violators of intellectual property.
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Special 301 Report Highlights Persistent Tensions Between Washington and New Delhi on Pharmaceutical IP and Access to Medicines
The United States has once again placed India on its Priority Watch List in the 2024 Special 301 Report, citing ongoing concerns over India's pharmaceutical patent policies, data protection, and enforcement mechanisms. The move underscores a longstanding divide between the two nations over balancing intellectual prope…
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Nigeria is brimming with young creative talents such as musicians, filmmakers, designers, writers, and digital innovators shaping culture at home and commanding global attention.
Nigeria is brimming with young creative talents such as musicians, filmmakers, designers, writers, and digital innovators shaping culture at home and commanding global attention. Yet for many of these creators, turning originality into sustainable income remains an uphill climb. Weak enforcement, piracy, and limited a…
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Replying to a reporter's question about Vietnam's reaction to the United States designating Vietnam a "Priority Foreign Country" in its annual report on global intellectual proper…
Replying to a reporter's question about Vietnam's reaction to the United States designating Vietnam a "Priority Foreign Country" in its annual report on global intellectual property protection and enforcement, spokesperson Hang said that in recent years, Vietnam has made substantial efforts to protect intellectual pro…
Saturday, May 2, 2026
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Vietnam responds to U.S. designation as 'Priority Foreign Country' with call for balanced assessment of IP enforcement progress
Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the United States to deliver an objective assessment of the country's efforts to protect intellectual property, following the U.S. decision to list Vietnam as a 'Priority Foreign Country' in its annual IP protection report. The Vietnamese government highlighted recen…
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Reporting, and expert analysis of legal technology with a focus onwhat legal departments, law firms, and tech companies need to know
Reporting, and expert analysis of legal technology with a focus onwhat legal departments, law firms, and tech companies need to know The Am Law 100 is the definitive ranking of the 100 largest law firms in the United States.
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