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I saw the film Hamnet immediately after meeting with a neurosurgeon for a second opinion about removing a meningioma, a noncancerous tumor, nestled beside my brain. Around that ti…
I saw the film Hamnet immediately after meeting with a neurosurgeon for a second opinion about removing a meningioma, a noncancerous tumor, nestled beside my brain. Around that time, I was immersed in reading about artificial intelligence as part of my research for this article, which I needed to finish before surgery…
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
OFAC targets Sergey Zelenyuk, Matrix LLC, and associates in unprecedented action under Protecting American Intellectual Property Act
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on Russian national Sergey Sergeyevich Zelenyuk, his company Matrix LLC (Operation Zero), and several associates for their involvement in acquiring and distributing stolen U.S. cyber tools. This marks the first enforcem…
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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TrademarksUSA
The Federal Circuit recently affirmed a decision from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) that refused registration of the mark "US SPACE FORCE" based on false suggestion…
The Federal Circuit recently affirmed a decision from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) that refused registration of the mark "US SPACE FORCE" based on false suggestion of a connection with the United States. In re Thomas D. Foster, APC, No. 2023-1527, slip op. at 1 (Fed. Cir. May 7, 2025). The precedential…
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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The latest edition of our IP Industry Outlook Research reveals that AI is providing a powerful catalyst for change in our sector. As increasing numbers of IP professionals embrace…
The latest edition of our IP Industry Outlook Research reveals that AI is providing a powerful catalyst for change in our sector. As increasing numbers of IP professionals embrace its potential, we assess how AI has impacted the IP profession to date, uncover current challenges and opportunities, and spotlight emergin…
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
Bali immigration arrests 62 foreigners in crackdown on violators of local laws, customs
Bali immigration arrests 62 foreigners in crackdown on violators of local laws, customs RIYADH: Patent applications filed by individuals in Saudi Arabia rose by 102 percent in 2025 from the previous 12 months, accelerating from a 62 percent year-on-year increase in 2024.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
Manchester commercial law firm Kuits Solicitors has appointed Dr Craig Brownlie as a consultant patent attorney in its intellectual property team. Brownlie is an experienced UK an…
Manchester commercial law firm Kuits Solicitors has appointed Dr Craig Brownlie as a consultant patent attorney in its intellectual property team. Brownlie is an experienced UK and European patent attorney with a technical background in physics and materials science, and a career spanning patent drafting, prosecution…
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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![[Exclusive] Samyang Set to Secure 'Buldak' and 'Buldak' Trademarks—Green Light for Both Korean and English](https://iipla.org/editorial-assets/news/exclusive-samyang-set-to-secure-buldak-and-buldak-trademarks-green-light-for-both-korean-and-english?title=%5BExclusive%5D+Samyang+Set+to+Secure+%27Buldak%27+and+%27Buldak%27+Trademarks%E2%80%94Green+Light+for+Both+Korean+and+English&category=Trademarks®ion=Global&published=2026-05-05)
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Intellectual Property Office Announces Application on the 4th—Finalization if No Objection Just Two Months After Application—Government Support Requested in January Not Only Engli…
Intellectual Property Office Announces Application on the 4th—Finalization if No Objection Just Two Months After Application—Government Support Requested in January Not Only English but Also Korean Trademark Announced—Applies Only to Ramen The trademark rights for Samyang Foods' signature spicy brand "Buldak" have cle…
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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LitigationGlobal
The automotive supplier reduced the patent claims at issue in a Delaware dispute over USB routing technology for in-vehicle device connectivity.
Aptiv Technologies has narrowed its Delaware federal patent case against Microchip Technology, trimming infringement allegations tied to automotive USB hub routing patents while the dispute continues.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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