PatentsGlobal
Industry leaders at Astana Finance Days 2026 emphasize blockchain tokenization and investor education to transform creative works into investable assets
At Astana Finance Days 2026, experts from Kazakhstan’s creative economy highlighted innovative approaches to treating intellectual property—such as music rights—as financial assets. Discussions centered on blockchain-based tokenization and the need for regulatory frameworks to enable investment in creative works, sign…
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Licks Attorneys highlight how antibody claim definitions during prosecution influence patent scope, validity, and enforcement under Brazilian law, drawing parallels with the US Am…
Patent practitioners in Brazil must carefully consider antibody characterisation in patent applications, as the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) requires precise structural definitions that impact claim scope, enablement, and enforcement. Lessons from the US Supreme Court’s 2023 Amgen v Sanofi decision und…
PatentsEurope
Decision underscores necessity of claiming both digital design methods and physical manufacturing steps in AI-assisted product patents
The European Patent Office Board of Appeal’s ruling in case T 0847/24 highlights critical considerations for patenting AI-assisted engineering designs. The Board held that post-grant amendments adding manufacturing steps to claims originally limited to data generation violate Article 123(3) EPC, as they extend the pat…
PatentsGlobal
Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Sunny Lee, IP Academy.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Sunny Lee, IP Academy, with practical notes for global IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
BrandsGlobal
Practical brands context for IP teams tracking Brands, The Campaign Is Dead, Long Live.
IIPLA reviews the brands implications of Brands, The Campaign Is Dead, Long Live, with practical notes for global IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
PatentsGlobal
WIPO’s latest Global Innovation Index report confirms China’s dominance with 25 clusters in top 100, highlighting robust patent, research, and venture capital activity
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has released its 2026 Global Innovation Index Top 100 Innovation Clusters Report, ranking the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou cluster first worldwide for the second consecutive year. China leads with 25 clusters in the top 100, driven by strong patent filings, scientifi…
PatentsGlobal
Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Tulip Unveils Global Imaging, Patent Licensing Program Tulip.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Tulip Unveils Global Imaging, Patent Licensing Program Tulip, with practical notes for global IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
PatentsGlobal
Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, IP Academy, The Government.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, IP Academy, The Government, with practical notes for global IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
PatentsGlobal
Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, White House, Tetris.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, White House, Tetris, with practical notes for global IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
PatentsGlobal
WIPO and JIPO collaborate to provide tailored intellectual property support for Jamaican SMEs
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) have jointly launched a four-month Intellectual Property (IP) Management Clinic aimed at helping Jamaican micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) better manage and commercialize their IP assets. The initi…
PolicySoutheast Asia
Bilateral talks focus on balancing AI innovation with creator rights and exploring new IP financing models
Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) engaged with four key South Korean copyright bodies to deepen cooperation on copyright protection, AI policy, and intellectual property financing. Discussions addressed legal frameworks for AI, use of copyrighted works as loan collateral, and alternative fundraising…
PatentsSoutheast Asia
Comprehensive reforms enable IP assets to serve as tangible business capital, enhance market transparency, and strengthen digital protection
Vietnam has enacted a series of regulations transforming intellectual property rights into recognized economic assets usable for capital contributions, loan collateral, and commercial transactions. The reforms, including amendments to the Law on Intellectual Property and supporting decrees, also bolster digital IP pro…
PatentsGlobal
Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, United States, Pharmaceutical Industry Leader Karin.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, United States, Pharmaceutical Industry Leader Karin, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
PatentsGlobal
Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, JIPO Launches Scaled-Up Intellectual, Property Clinic.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, JIPO Launches Scaled-Up Intellectual, Property Clinic, with practical notes for global IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
LitigationGlobal
Practical litigation context for IP teams tracking Litigation, Norton Rose Fulbright, Dallas.
IIPLA reviews the litigation implications of Litigation, Norton Rose Fulbright, Dallas, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
AI & IPUSA
Washington alleges Chinese companies exploited proprietary AI models through distillation, raising national security concerns ahead of high-level bilateral talks
U.S. intelligence and law enforcement agencies have publicly accused several Chinese artificial intelligence companies, including DeepSeek, Moonshot AI, and Alibaba, of illicitly replicating proprietary AI technologies developed by leading American firms such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and SpaceX. The method cited,…
PatentsGlobal
Recent statistics highlight a robust expansion in the design sector, underscoring its increasing economic impact globally.
The latest figures released by Big Furniture Group demonstrate a notable surge in the design economy. This growth reflects the sector's rising contribution to economic development and innovation worldwide. The data underscores the importance of design-driven industries and their role in shaping market trends and intel…
TrademarksSoutheast Asia
Recent procedural changes at Thailand’s intellectual property court compel investigative firms to reduce operations while the country remains under US scrutiny for IP enforcement…
Thailand’s intellectual property court has introduced stricter rules that have significantly impacted specialist private investigators in Bangkok, forcing many to scale back their activities. These developments occur as Thailand continues to be monitored by the United States for intellectual property rights concerns,…
