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Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Recruitment, Standing Counsel.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Recruitment, Standing Counsel, with practical notes for UK IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
Distinct disclosure obligations emerge under copyright, patent, and trademark law for AI-assisted creations, reflecting foundational legal doctrines and practical confidentiality…
As generative AI transforms creative and inventive processes, U.S. intellectual property law imposes varying disclosure requirements depending on the IP regime. Copyright law mandates explicit disclosure of AI-generated content while emphasizing human authorship. Patent law requires human inventorship but does not com…
Elektros Inc. advances intellectual property protection as Volkswagen’s legal team examines patented EV charging technology
Elektros Inc. has announced that Volkswagen Group of America’s legal counsel will review its U.S. Patent No. 12,522,100, covering a Multi-Port Charging Assembly for electric vehicles. The development underscores Elektros’ commitment to safeguarding its intellectual property amid growing EV infrastructure innovation.
Analysis reveals China’s overwhelming patent lead in rare-earth magnets, with Japan as the primary non-Chinese innovator and Germany trailing as a downstream consumer.
From 2014 to 2024, China filed nearly 20,000 rare-earth patent families, outpacing Japan and South Korea by wide margins. This patent supremacy aligns with China’s control of 94% of the global rare-earth permanent magnet market, underscoring its strategic manufacturing and export leverage. While Japan maintains critic…
Key developments include a Federal Circuit dissent on trade secret statute of limitations, proposed Copyright Office amendments, and WIPO appointing Thailand’s Princess Sirivannav…
This week’s IP litigation and policy highlights feature CNN’s copyright and trademark suit against AI firm Perplexity, the European Commission’s €200 million penalty against Temu for Digital Services Act violations, and a bipartisan U.S. Senate agreement on collegiate name, image, and likeness rights. Additional updat…
April 2026 UK patent, trade mark, and design application statistics released with noted omissions due to One IPO Transformation Programme changes
The UK Intellectual Property Office has published its monthly statistics report for April 2026 covering patents, trade marks, and designs. However, data on patent requests for March and April 2026 are temporarily unavailable due to ongoing system transformations under the One IPO Transformation Programme. Complete fig…
Intellectual Property Office partners with online marketplaces to combat counterfeit sales and help consumers verify authenticity
The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has released new guidance aimed at helping consumers shop safely in the expanding second-hand clothing market, which faces rising risks from counterfeit products. Recent data reveals that one in four UK buyers unknowingly purchased fake items online last year, with younger sho…
New program bridges gap between IP law education and real-world practice with expert-led modules and internship opportunities
National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi), through its Centre for Regulatory Studies, has partnered with Mentblue to introduce a Certificate Course on Intellectual Property Rights: Law & Practice. Designed to equip participants with practical skills across the full IP lifecycle, the course features practitioner-led i…
Acquisition consolidates VXM01 intellectual property under OSR Holdings, enhancing licensing and royalty prospects amid ongoing global exclusive license with BCM Europe
OSR Holdings, Inc. has finalized an asset purchase agreement to acquire the entire global intellectual property portfolio for VXM01 from Vaximm AG for $30 million. This strategic move centralizes ownership of VXM01 patents and related assets at the OSR parent level, complementing OSR's existing exclusive global licens…
Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Powermat Technologies, Anker Innovations Announce Patent.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Powermat Technologies, Anker Innovations Announce Patent, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
The Court of Appeal of the Unified Patent Court refers key questions to the CJEU on international jurisdiction and patent liability involving non-EU manufacturers and EU-based aut…
The Court of Appeal of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has referred critical questions to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) concerning the scope of the UPC’s international jurisdiction and the liability of EU authorised representatives in patent infringement cases. The referral arises from a dispute inv…
Practical enforcement context for IP teams tracking Enforcement, Business, Fakes.
IIPLA reviews the enforcement implications of Enforcement, Business, Fakes, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
Multinational technology transactions increasingly reflect geopolitical strategies and regulatory demands as digital transformation accelerates across key global regions.
As digital transformation surges across Europe, the Middle East, and the United States, technology transactions have evolved beyond traditional procurement to become critical instruments of compliance, sovereignty, and market access. Heightened regulatory frameworks—including the EU AI Act and Middle Eastern data loca…
UK business advisers provide extensive guidance on intellectual property and business development through regional networks and digital tools
Business advisers in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales offer detailed support to companies of all sizes, covering topics from startup to manufacturing and export. These advisory networks provide access to online resources and tools designed to help businesses navigate intellectual property and operational…
UK government agencies caution companies against deceptive invoices falsely claiming to represent official services
Companies House and the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) have jointly issued a warning to UK businesses about unsolicited payment requests. These fraudulent invoices often mimic official correspondence, demanding inflated fees for services that are either free or available at lower costs through legitimate governmen…
From May 7, 2026, Vietnamese authorities coordinate to dismantle copyright-infringing platforms and boost enforcement across sectors
Vietnam has initiated a comprehensive campaign targeting intellectual property (IP) infringements, focusing on online copyright violations, counterfeit goods, and industrial property rights. The Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance are spearheading intensified inspections, with a goal to increase…
From global icons to local clubs, football’s value increasingly hinges on trademarks, image rights, and media licensing, revealing disparities in IP protection across markets
Modern football transcends sport, evolving into a complex intellectual property ecosystem. Globally renowned clubs and players leverage trademarks, image rights, and broadcasting licenses to monetize their brands. Zimbabwean football clubs are beginning to adopt similar IP strategies, though with varying degrees of fo…
Apple expands its digital avatar capabilities by acquiring key Animato employees and licensing its intellectual property through a structured acqui-hire arrangement.
In a transaction filed with the European Commission under the EU Digital Markets Act, Apple has acquired select employees and intellectual property from Animato, a startup specializing in virtual avatar software for video chats and language tutoring. The deal includes a non-exclusive license to Animato’s IP and acquis…
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