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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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TrademarksGlobal

India on US priority watch list for IP rights; Vietnam named top offender

Vietnam has been designated as a Priority Foreign Country, the most serious classification, and could face a potential US investigation under Section 301.

Vietnam has been designated as a Priority Foreign Country, the most serious classification, and could face a potential US investigation under Section 301. India, along with China, Russia and three other countries, has been placed on the US priority watch list in the 2026 Special 301 report over concerns on intellectua…

Friday, May 1, 2026

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PatentsGlobal

US places India on priority watch list for Intellectual Property rights. What it means

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+ 20 moreUS Iran War LIVETrendingHTCityElection 2026 LIVEAstrologyCricketHoroscope 2026US NewsHT PremiumHT The Next VoiceGamesHT BanglaHT TeluguBusinessReal EstateEducationLatest NewsLivemint The annual report reviews how effectively US trading partners safeguard IP rights such as patents, copyrights and trademarks.

Friday, May 1, 2026

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PolicyGlobal

Vietnam, the Go-to Sneaker Production Hub, Faces IP Scrutiny

Vietnam, the go-to sneaker production hub, is now facing a tough scrutiny of its intellectual property (IP) practices.

Vietnam, the go-to sneaker production hub, is now facing a tough scrutiny of its intellectual property (IP) practices. The U.S. Trade Representative’s Special 301 report for 2026 adds Vietnam to its list as a Priority Foreign Country, representing the first time in 13 years that any country has been added to the list.…

Friday, May 1, 2026

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Opus administrators facilitate £145k pre-pack deal for Glasgow’s HVS

TrademarksEurope

Hydrogen Vehicle Systems’ Intellectual Property Acquired in £145,000 Pre-Pack Sale Amid Administration

Glasgow-based hydrogen truck innovator’s assets transferred to connected entity following collapse and significant workforce reductions.

Hydrogen Vehicle Systems Ltd (HVS), a Glasgow-based pioneer in hydrogen-electric vehicle technology, has entered administration after prolonged financial difficulties. Administrators from Opus Restructuring facilitated a £145,000 pre-pack sale of the company’s intellectual property and assets to H2 Vehicle Systems Ltd…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

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Lightwave Logic taps 100-year IP firm to shape patents and licensing

PatentsGlobal

Lightwave Logic Appoints Michael Best to Overhaul Patent and Licensing Strategy

Engagement with Am Law 200 firm aims to secure IP, streamline technology transfer, and accelerate commercialization of electro-optic polymer platform

Lightwave Logic, Inc. has engaged Michael Best & Friedrich LLP as outside counsel to lead its intellectual property strategy, focusing on invention harvesting, patent prosecution, international filings, portfolio management, and licensing. The collaboration is designed to protect Lightwave Logic’s proprietary electro-…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

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Lightwave Logic Engages Michael Best as Strategic Intellectual Property Advisor

PatentsGlobal

Lightwave Logic Selects Michael Best to Guide Intellectual Property and Licensing Strategy

Engagement aims to fortify IP protection and streamline licensing as Lightwave Logic advances commercialization of electro-optic polymer technology.

Lightwave Logic, Inc. has engaged Michael Best & Friedrich LLP as its strategic intellectual property advisor, seeking to bolster protection of its proprietary electro-optic polymer platform and facilitate a licensing-driven revenue model. The collaboration will focus on invention harvesting, patent prosecution, inter…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

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Withers bets on Birmingham for new UK office

PatentsUK

Withers & Rogers Establishes New Office in Birmingham’s Landmark Tower

IP law firm expands UK presence with move into Birmingham’s tallest office building

Withers & Rogers, a leading intellectual property law firm, has announced the opening of a new office in Birmingham, marking a significant expansion of its UK operations. The firm’s new base will be located in the tallest office space in the city, reinforcing its commitment to growth in the region.

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

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The legal nature of leasing: lawyer explains why transport payments cannot be royalties

PatentsEurope

Ukrainian Legal Experts Challenge Tax Authority’s Classification of Transport Leasing Payments as Royalties

Efforts by Ukraine’s Bureau of Economic Security to tax vehicle leasing as royalties spark legal debate and industry concerns

Ukrainian legal professionals are raising alarms over the Bureau of Economic Security’s attempts to classify leasing payments for vehicles, including aircraft, as royalties subject to additional taxation. Experts argue that such payments do not involve the transfer of intellectual property rights and warn that the mov…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

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UPC Procedure – Intra-procedural Condition Permitted

PatentsEurope

Munich UPC Division Permits Conditional Counterclaim in Emboline v. AorticLab Patent Dispute

Court affirms intra-procedural condition on revocation counterclaim, but finds no infringement and orders defendant to pay related costs

The Munich Local Division of the Unified Patent Court has ruled that a defendant may condition a counterclaim for revocation on a finding of infringement, provided it does not disadvantage the claimant. In the case between Emboline Inc. and AorticLab srl, the court ultimately found no infringement, rendering the count…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

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UPC CoA: EU Law Trumps UPC Rules Of Procedure

LitigationGlobal

UPC Court of Appeal Confirms EU Law Supremacy Over Internal Jurisdiction Rules

Unified Patent Court’s appellate body rules that Brussels I bis Regulation overrides procedural deadlines for jurisdictional objections

The Unified Patent Court’s Court of Appeal has clarified that European Union law, specifically the Brussels I bis Regulation, takes precedence over the UPC’s own procedural rules regarding the establishment of international jurisdiction. In a recent decision, the Court found that a defendant’s right to challenge juris…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

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Intellectual property cooperation launched under EU-Japan IP Action

PatentsGlobal

EUIPO and Japan Launch Landmark Intellectual Property Collaboration Addressing AI and Innovation

First formal EU-Japan IP initiative aims to strengthen rights protection, streamline processes, and address challenges posed by artificial intelligence.

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has inaugurated the EU-Japan IP Action in Tokyo, marking the first dedicated intellectual property cooperation project between the European Union and Japan. The initiative seeks to enhance IP rights protection, foster policy dialogue, and address the impact of ar…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

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PatentsGlobal

UPC Orders Infringer To Publish Decision On Their Website

A recent decision handed down by the Düsseldorf Local Division in UPC_CFI_351/2024 underscores the Unified Patent Court's authority to mandate transp…

A recent decision handed down by the Düsseldorf Local Division in UPC_CFI_351/2024 underscores the Unified Patent Court's authority to mandate transparency when a defendant’s public statements distort the reality of a l…

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

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LitigationGlobal

UPC: Supplementing Expert Opinion After Inspection Not Possible

Van Loon had applied to inspect and preserve evidence at Inverquark’s exhibition stand in advance of a potential main action, which went ahead despit…

Van Loon had applied to inspect and preserve evidence at Inverquark’s exhibition stand in advance of a potential main action, which went ahead despite a protective letter having been filed previously by the defendant (s…

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

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TrademarksLatin America

Global Trademark Developments: Key Regulatory and Legal Updates from March to April 2026

From Latin America’s digital filings to EU opposition rulings and AI innovations, April 2026 saw significant trademark system reforms and judicial decisions worldwide.

This comprehensive report covers recent trademark-related regulatory changes, judicial rulings, and technological advancements across multiple jurisdictions. Highlights include Argentina’s streamlined technology transfer registrations, Brazil’s adoption of Madrid e-Filing, a pivotal CJEU ruling on opposition proceedin…

Monday, April 27, 2026

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PatentsGlobal

EUIPO Releases EMPACT Guide to Criminal Referrals in Intellectual Property Crime Cases

New EUIPO study offers comprehensive guidance for IP owners on navigating criminal referrals under EMPACT framework

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has published a detailed study titled the EMPACT Intellectual Property Owner Guide to Criminal Referrals in Intellectual Property Crime Cases. This guide aims to assist IP owners in understanding and effectively engaging with criminal referral processes within th…

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

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TrademarksChina

Enterprise IP Management Software Market Set for Rapid Growth, Forecast to Reach $62.47 Billion by 2036

Rising patent filings and regulatory complexities drive demand for integrated IP management platforms, with China and India leading regional expansion

The global enterprise intellectual property (IP) management software market is projected to grow from $10.50 billion in 2025 to $62.47 billion by 2036, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.6%. Growth is fueled by increasing patent and trademark portfolio complexities, regulatory disclosure requireme…

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

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PatentsUK

Nokia Withdraws Patent Litigation Against Warner and Paramount Amid UK Global FRAND Rate Talks

Following agreement to UK court-set global licensing terms, Nokia drops UPC and Munich patent suits against major streaming companies

Nokia has withdrawn its patent infringement actions against Warner Bros. and Paramount in the Unified Patent Court and Munich Regional Court after consenting to UK High Court determination of a global FRAND royalty rate. The litigation concerned Nokia’s video coding and media file arrangement patents, part of its SEP…

Monday, April 13, 2026

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