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Wed, May 13, 2026

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Taylor Swift Faces May 27 Preliminary Injunction Hearing in Trademark Dispute Over 'The Life of a Showgirl'
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Taylor Swift Faces May 27 Preliminary Injunction Hearing in Trademark Dispute Over 'The Life of a Showgirl'

U.S. District Court to assess whether Swift can continue using contested branding amid ongoing infringement lawsuit by Las Vegas performer Maren Flagg

A trademark infringement lawsuit filed by Las Vegas performer Maren Flagg against Taylor Swift has advanced to a critical preliminary injunction hearing scheduled for May 27 in the Central District of California. The hearing will determine if Swift may continue using the phrase "The Life of a Showgirl" during litigati…

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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Vietnam Urges U.S. to Provide Fair Review of Intellectual Property Protection Progress

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…

Saturday, May 2, 2026
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PatentsUSA

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Unveils 2025 Intellectual Property 'Go To Lawyers' Honorees

Annual Feature Recognizes Leading IP Attorneys Nominated by Peers and Selected by Editorial Panel

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly has released its 2025 list of 'Go To Lawyers' in the field of Intellectual Property, highlighting attorneys recognized for their leadership and expertise. The honorees were nominated by colleagues and chosen by a dedicated panel, continuing the publication's tradition of spotlighting excel…

Sunday, May 3, 2026
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PatentsIndia

India on US priority watch list for Intellectual Property rights: What it means and why it matters

The United States Trade Representative has placed India on its 2026 Priority Watch List for intellectual property (IP) rights, flagging continued concerns over protection and enfo…

The United States Trade Representative has placed India on its 2026 Priority Watch List for intellectual property (IP) rights, flagging continued concerns over protection and enforcement mechanisms. The designation was announced in the annual Special 301 Report, which assesses how effectively US trading partners safeg…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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