PatentsGlobal
New capabilities in CAS IP Finder enable broader organizational collaboration and streamlined IP research workflows
CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society, has announced significant enhancements to its CAS IP Finder platform, expanding intellectual property search access across organizations. The update facilitates improved collaboration among teams by allowing multiple users to access and share IP search results seamless…
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
New Hong Kong patent strengthens Moleculin’s intellectual property protection ahead of pivotal Phase 3 clinical data release for Annamycin
Moleculin Biotech has secured a key patent in Hong Kong covering its proprietary method of reconstituting liposomal Annamycin, extending its intellectual property protection through 2040. This milestone enhances the company’s global exclusivity strategy as it prepares for the upcoming release of Phase 3 clinical trial…
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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TrademarksUSA
The patent approval broadens ENvue Medical’s proprietary surface acoustic wave technology into cannabinoid therapeutic applications, positioning the company for strategic growth i…
ENvue Medical, Inc., a medical device company specializing in real-time guided feeding tube placement and acoustic-based therapies, announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a Notice of Allowance for its patent application covering a novel drug delivery system. This system employs…
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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TrademarksGlobal
The granted patent expands ENvue’s proprietary surface acoustic wave technology into cannabinoid therapeutics, potentially enabling new drug delivery applications and strategic co…
ENvue Medical announced that the USPTO has issued a Notice of Allowance for its patent application covering a surface acoustic wave (SAW) ultrasound system designed to enhance transdermal delivery of cannabinoid-based drugs. This patent broadens ENvue’s intellectual property portfolio beyond its existing feeding tube…
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
Comprehensive analysis of 27 global programs reveals how IP positioning and delivery innovations will shape the post-GLP-1 obesity treatment market
PatentVest’s latest report offers an in-depth examination of the evolving obesity therapeutics landscape, focusing on the competitive patent environment surrounding triple-agonist drugs like Eli Lilly’s retatrutide. The study highlights the strategic importance of intellectual property, receptor-ratio engineering, and…
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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AI & IPGlobal
Advancements in AI, 5G, and IoT Drive Growth in Physical IP Licensing for Semiconductor Innovation
The global Physical Intellectual Property (IP) market is projected to grow from $6.4 billion in 2024 to $8.2 billion by 2030, fueled by increasing semiconductor complexity and expanding applications in mobile computing, consumer electronics, and emerging technologies such as AI, 5G, and IoT. Regional growth, particula…
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
Experts at UNAIR highlight the critical role of IP protection for social sciences to safeguard community benefits and foster interdisciplinary collaboration
During the 2026 Days of Research and Innovation (DRI) Week at Universitas Airlangga, discussions centered on expanding intellectual property protection beyond STEM fields to include social innovation. Key speakers stressed the necessity of legally safeguarding social research outputs to ensure community control and va…
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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TrademarksGlobal
The latest report identifies 69 online and physical markets facilitating trademark counterfeiting and copyright piracy, with a focus on live sports broadcast piracy amid the FIFA…
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released its 2025 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy. The report spotlights 37 online and 32 physical markets implicated in significant intellectual property violations, emphasizing the challenges of protecting live sports broadcast…
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
Patent offices worldwide collaborate to expedite national phase patent examinations using shared international work products under the PCT framework
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) highlights bilateral and multilateral agreements facilitating accelerated patent prosecution via the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) programs. These initiatives enable patent applicants to leverage international preliminary examination reports and other work product…
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
Leading international law firm Haynes Boone appointed to manage Delta Gold’s intellectual property portfolio across multiple jurisdictions, collaborating with top universities
Delta Gold Technologies PLC has appointed Haynes Boone as its global intellectual property counsel to oversee patent prosecution, portfolio management, and IP enforcement. The firm will support Delta Gold’s quantum computing IP strategy in coordination with the University of Toronto and Penn State, leveraging Haynes B…
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
The strategic related-party transaction centralizes intellectual property ownership to strengthen Control Print’s competitive edge and streamline IP management.
Control Print Limited has entered into an Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement with its step-down wholly owned subsidiary, CP Italy S.R.L., acquiring all patents and intellectual property rights for EUR 2.86 million. Approved by the audit committee and board on April 17, 2026, and effective May 8, 2026, the arm’…
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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Pioneering multi-layer detector technology and collaborative research enhance early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer, especially in dense breast tissue
Wei Zhao, professor of radiology and vice chair for research at Stony Brook University, has developed groundbreaking breast imaging technologies over two decades. Her work integrates engineering, medical physics, and clinical radiology to improve cancer detection accuracy and patient outcomes. Collaborations with indu…
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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The OTCQB-listed company updates its Form S-1 to enable selling stockholders to offer shares, highlighting financial challenges and reliance on third-party litigation funding
Quest Patent Research Corporation has filed a post-effective amendment to its Form S-1 registration statement, registering 1,000,000 shares of common stock for resale by existing stockholders. The filing reveals the company's ongoing financial difficulties, including a significant working capital deficiency and materi…
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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PolicySoutheast Asia
VCCI and VASEP advise firms to enhance IP compliance and transparency amid US designation of Vietnam as Priority Foreign Country
The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) have urged Vietnamese businesses to prepare for trade risks after the US Trade Representative labeled Vietnam a Priority Foreign Country in its 2026 Special 301 Report. The designation highlights…
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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AI & IPGlobal
Eurojust highlights a 20% rise in intellectual property crime referrals in 2023, emphasizing cross-border investigations and emerging threats from AI and online piracy.
In 2023, Eurojust observed a significant increase in intellectual property crime (IPC) cases, driven by the digitalisation of trade and the evolving tactics of criminal networks. The agency supported joint investigation teams targeting counterfeit medical products and detergents, while also advancing research on AI’s…
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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PolicySoutheast Asia
Authorities uncover large shipments of fake products bearing Louis Vuitton, Nike, Hermes, and other famous trademarks amid intensified anti-smuggling efforts
Vietnamese customs officials recently intercepted multiple shipments containing thousands of cosmetics and fashion goods suspected of infringing intellectual property rights of renowned international brands. The seizures include nearly 15,000 items such as skincare products, leather bags, belts, shoes, and accessories…
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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State Minister Delano Seiveright highlights reforms aligning Jamaica’s IP framework with global standards to protect local innovators and boost ‘Brand Jamaica’ internationally
Jamaica’s government is modernizing its intellectual property laws to better protect the creative works and innovations of local entrepreneurs, particularly micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). State Minister Delano Seiveright emphasized recent legislative reforms, including updates to the Patents and D…
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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LitigationChina
In 2024, China’s customs authorities maintained robust intellectual property protection efforts, focusing on export controls and adapting to evolving infringement patterns in cros…
Chinese customs authorities executed over 53,000 intellectual property enforcement actions nationwide in 2024, detaining more than 81 million suspected infringing items primarily at the export stage. Trademark violations dominated, while patent and copyright infringements surged. The enforcement framework relies on a…
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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