PolicyGlobal
White House and Congress Highlight Industrial-Scale Chinese Efforts to Steal AI Innovations and Smuggle Critical Chips, Prompting Legislative Action
Chinese Communist Party-backed entities are conducting large-scale intellectual property theft focused on artificial intelligence and advanced microchips, posing significant risks to US economic and national security. Recent investigations reveal sophisticated methods including proxy accounts, distillation attacks, an…
Friday, May 15, 2026
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PatentsSoutheast Asia
Director-General Yusnieza Syarmila Yusoff highlights challenges in applying existing IP frameworks to AI creations, urging stakeholder collaboration for future policy development
Malaysia’s Intellectual Property Corporation (MyIPO) has identified significant inadequacies in current intellectual property laws when addressing AI-generated works. At the National Dialogue on IP and AI, MyIPO’s director-general emphasized the need to reconsider ownership and protection criteria as AI technologies r…
Friday, May 15, 2026
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CopyrightGlobal
Tokyo-based Avex Inc. reports highest post-pandemic sales and a strong return to profitability, driven by live entertainment, anime, and strategic music rights investments
Avex Inc. announced robust financial results for fiscal year 2025, with net sales reaching approximately $971 million and operating profit rebounding to $27 million. The company is advancing its global music rights and intellectual property strategy through acquisitions, partnerships, and expanded publishing operation…
Friday, May 15, 2026
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TrademarksUSA
Sale of Preakness and Black Eyed Susan Stakes IP to Churchill Downs Raises Questions About State’s Financial Commitments and Control
Churchill Downs Incorporated’s April 2026 agreement to acquire the intellectual property rights to Maryland’s Preakness and Black Eyed Susan Stakes from 1/ST Maryland LLC, controlled by the Stronach family, has sparked debate over the state’s substantial investments exceeding $500 million in horse racing infrastructur…
Friday, May 15, 2026
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AI & IPMiddle East
Huawei's open-source initiatives OpenHarmony and openEuler are fostering digital independence and innovation across Middle Eastern nations, aligning with regional goals for techno…
Huawei is actively promoting its open-source operating systems, OpenHarmony and openEuler, in the Middle East to support digital sovereignty and reduce dependence on foreign technology. These platforms offer scalable, secure, and customizable solutions tailored to the region's evolving digital infrastructure needs. By…
Friday, May 15, 2026
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CopyrightEurope
Bavaria's expiration of Hitler's copyright leads to a heavily supervised republication, balancing historical reckoning with legal control
After seven decades of strict copyright control by Bavaria, Adolf Hitler’s Mein Kampf entered the public domain in Germany at the end of 2015. Instead of banning or freely republishing the text, German authorities funded a critical, heavily annotated edition to prevent misuse and contextualize its hateful content. Des…
Friday, May 15, 2026
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PatentsIndia
India achieves historic milestone with over 64,000 patent applications, marking the highest growth rate among leading patent-filing nations
In 2023, India secured the sixth position worldwide in patent filings according to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), driven by a 15.7% increase and sustained double-digit growth over five years. This advancement places India among the top 10 countries across patents, trademarks, and industrial desig…
Friday, May 15, 2026
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LitigationGlobal
Lex Machina report reveals rising litigation targeting major retailers for fabric and pattern copyright violations, with strategic advice for defense and prevention
A recent Lex Machina analysis highlights a surge in copyright infringement lawsuits against retailers involving textile patterns. Major defendants include Ross Stores, TJX, Amazon, and Burlington Coat Factory, with plaintiffs like L.A. Printex and Star Fabrics increasing filings. While damages awarded are rare, settle…
Friday, May 15, 2026
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