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Leading medical technology company Becton Dickinson and Company (BD) has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Baxter International Inc., claiming that Baxter has unlawfully used BD’s patented technologies in it...
Regularly check our site to learn about PCT filing and more crucial ideas. The patent Cooperation Treaty is known as PCT. It is an international agreement that has more than 150 members. Submitting a single PCT applic...
Foreign Ministry Responds to U.S. 'Priority Foreign Country' Designation, Citing Legal Reforms and International Cooperation
Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the United States to offer an objective and balanced evaluation of the country's intellectual property protection efforts. The statement follows the U.S. government's decision to list Vietnam as a 'Priority Foreign Country' in its annual global IP report. Vietnamese…
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…
California outdoor apparel leader sues Oregon drag performer over alleged infringement of iconic trademarks amid escalating legal dispute
Patagonia, Inc. has filed a federal trademark infringement lawsuit against climate activist and drag performer Wyn Wiley, known as Pattie Gonia, alleging unauthorized commercial use of its name and P-6 logo. The dispute centers on Wiley’s expansion into branded merchandise and trademark registration efforts, raising c…
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…
Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Federal Judge Rejects Kuraray, Invalidate Sekisui Interlayer Film.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Federal Judge Rejects Kuraray, Invalidate Sekisui Interlayer Film, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
International patent application strengthens CanVeer’s intellectual property portfolio for novel therapies targeting chronic lung conditions including bronchopulmonary dysplasia
CanVeer Biopharma Inc. has filed an international Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) application for its lead investigational drug candidate AlveoShield™, marking a strategic step in securing global intellectual property rights. The filing supports CanVeer’s development of disease-modifying therapies for severe respirato…
Practical trademarks context for IP teams tracking Trademarks, Spanish, Intellectual Property Observatory Trump.
IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, Spanish, Intellectual Property Observatory Trump, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
The Office of Enrollment and Discipline will present an informative session covering key programs available to practitioners and applicants, featuring a live Q&A
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced a webinar scheduled for May 13, 2026, focusing on the Office of Enrollment and Discipline’s (OED) programs. The session will highlight the Diversion Program for those under disciplinary review, as well as the Law School Clinic and Patent Pro Bono programs…
Routine monitoring of attorney credentials in the trademark register helps detect misuse and safeguard professional reputations.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) urges trademark attorneys to proactively check their bar credentials listed in the trademark register. This practice aims to identify unauthorized use of attorney identities, particularly in filings involving foreign applicants who must retain U.S.-licensed counsel…
Building on prior gains, USPTO reduces trademark first action and disposal pendency amid rising filings, with new tools and staffing enhancements underway
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has reported significant reductions in trademark application processing times during the first half of fiscal year 2026. First action pendency dropped by 20% to 4.45 months, and total disposal pendency decreased to just over 10 months, despite a 7% increase in fili…
Tokyo-based Avex Inc. reports highest post-pandemic sales, returns to profitability, and advances strategic investments in global music publishing, artist management, and intellec…
Avex Inc. announced robust financial results for fiscal year 2025, ending March 31, 2026, with net sales reaching approximately USD 971 million, an 11.3% increase year-over-year. The company returned to profitability with an operating profit of USD 27 million, driven by growth in live entertainment, anime sales, and c…
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