LicensingChina
Chinese courts’ assertive jurisdictional claims and anti-suit injunctions signal a new era of extraterritorial legal influence, challenging established norms in transnational pate…
Beginning in 2020, Chinese courts issued a series of anti-suit injunctions targeting foreign patent holders, particularly in telecommunications, restricting their ability to litigate abroad. This aggressive approach, rooted in China’s foreign-related rule of law policy, reflects a broader strategy of jurisdictional ma…
PatentsEurope
The National Research, Development and Innovation Office offers financial support to innovators and businesses for securing patents, trademarks, and designs both locally and abroad
Hungary’s National Research, Development and Innovation Office (NRDIO) has announced its Industrial Property Protection Funding program for 2026. The initiative provides financial assistance to legal entities within the European Economic Area that maintain a branch in Hungary, supporting a wide range of intellectual p…
TrademarksGlobal
Practical trademarks context for IP teams tracking Trademarks, Temu Signs MOU With, KOIPA.
IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, Temu Signs MOU With, KOIPA, with practical notes for Europe IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
PatentsUSA
Adeia alleges unauthorized use of patented media streaming technologies by FuboTV, seeking resolution through litigation amid ongoing industry licensing activities
Adeia Inc., a leader in media and semiconductor technology innovations, has initiated patent infringement litigation against FuboTV Inc. and its subsidiaries in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. The lawsuit centers on four U.S. patents related to advanced media delivery and streaming technologies.…
PatentsMiddle East
Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, S.W.A.T. Exiles, Sony Pictures Television.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, S.W.A.T. Exiles, Sony Pictures Television, with practical notes for Middle East IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
PatentsGlobal
Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Neovacs, Neovacs S.A.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Neovacs, Neovacs S.A, with practical notes for Europe IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
PolicyGlobal
Practical policy context for IP teams tracking Policy, Australian Music Industry Stands, Against Unauthorized AI Training.
IIPLA reviews the policy implications of Policy, Australian Music Industry Stands, Against Unauthorized AI Training, with practical notes for Europe IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
PatentsGlobal
Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, World Intellectual Property Review, Recognizes Morgan Lewis.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, World Intellectual Property Review, Recognizes Morgan Lewis, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
PatentsGlobal
Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Ceragem Wins KPAA President, Award.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Ceragem Wins KPAA President, Award, with practical notes for Europe IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
PatentsEurope
The sportswear giant faces legal challenges in maintaining exclusive design protections for its iconic football used in the World Cup tournament.
Adidas is actively engaged in a legal dispute aimed at retaining its design rights for the official World Cup football. The case underscores the complexities of intellectual property protection in the sports industry, particularly concerning high-profile event merchandise. Adidas’s efforts highlight the importance of…
TrademarksGlobal
Practical trademarks context for IP teams tracking Trademarks, IPOPHL, The Intellectual Property Office.
IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, IPOPHL, The Intellectual Property Office, with practical notes for Europe IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
CounterfeitingEurope
Greek authorities intensify physical and online anti-counterfeiting measures supported by EU cooperation and new legislation
Greece has bolstered its anti-counterfeiting enforcement framework by strengthening border controls, expanding online marketplace monitoring, and implementing EU directives such as the Digital Services Act. Key agencies including DIMEA, Customs, and the Hellenic Police coordinate closely with EU bodies like EUIPO and…
PatentsGlobal
Motorsport team AM Racing claims Sigma Performance Services is retaining substantial assets and IP valued at $670,000, raising concerns over ownership and control
AM Racing has publicly accused Sigma Performance Services of holding assets and intellectual property worth approximately $670,000. The dispute highlights potential conflicts over valuable motorsport-related property and IP rights, underscoring the importance of clear agreements in asset management within the racing i…
PatentsUK
Following the April 2026 launch, the IPO outlines completed improvements and upcoming features to optimize patent application processing and user experience
The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has published the second iteration of its roadmap detailing ongoing and planned enhancements to its new patents service, launched in April 2026. With over 3,500 patent applications filed and 3,000 new users onboarded since launch, the IPO commits to continuous service improvem…
PatentsUK
IPO's new digital patent application platform gains traction as legacy systems face phased retirement
The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has reported strong adoption of its new digital patents service launched in April, with three-quarters of patent applications now filed through the platform. The IPO plans to retire legacy email and web filing systems by autumn 2026, streamlining patent application processes a…
PatentsUK
The UK Intellectual Property Office outlines criteria and procedures for authorized use of its logo by external parties involved in collaborative or supported activities.
The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has established a formal process for third parties seeking permission to use its logo. Usage is permitted under specific circumstances such as events or programmes organized or supported by the IPO, bilateral agreements, or contractual relationships. Applicants must submit a d…
PatentsUK
Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Monthly, GOV.UK.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Monthly, GOV.UK, with practical notes for UK IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
LitigationGlobal
February 2026 sanctions mark a strategic shift in combating international intellectual property theft through coordinated Treasury, Justice, and State Department action
For the first time, the U.S. has employed economic sanctions under the Protecting American Intellectual Property Act of 2022 (PAIPA) to address large-scale foreign trade-secret theft. This coordinated enforcement effort targets a cyber-enabled network involved in misappropriating U.S. trade secrets, signaling a new ap…
