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Becton Dickinson Sues Baxter Over Infusion Pump Patents

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...

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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Detailed Information About PCT Filing

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...

Saturday, August 13, 2022
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Vietnam Urges U.S. to Provide Fair Review of Intellectual Property Protection Progress

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…

Saturday, May 2, 2026
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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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Patagonia Initiates Trademark Lawsuit Against Climate Activist Pattie Gonia Over Brand Use

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…

Thursday, May 28, 2026
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China's Dominance in Rare-Earth Magnet Patents Overshadows Global Competitors
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China's Dominance in Rare-Earth Magnet Patents Overshadows Global Competitors

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…

Saturday, May 30, 2026
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USA Patents Update Puts Powermat Technologies and Anker Innovations Announce Patent Strateg…
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USA Patents Update Puts Powermat Technologies and Anker Innovations Announce Patent Strateg…

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.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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China’s CNIPA Invalidates First Solar Subsidiary Tetrasun’s Key TOPCon Patent in Win for JinkoSolar
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China’s CNIPA Invalidates First Solar Subsidiary Tetrasun’s Key TOPCon Patent in Win for JinkoSolar

JinkoSolar secures a pivotal patent invalidation ruling from China’s intellectual property authority, undermining First Solar’s legal protections in the Chinese market amid escala…

China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has invalidated a crucial patent held by Tetrasun, a subsidiary of First Solar, related to advanced TOPCon solar cell technology. The ruling, based on lack of novelty and inventiveness, removes Tetrasun’s ability to block Chinese manufacturers from using th…

Monday, May 25, 2026
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Dentons Strengthens Hong Kong IP and Technology Practice with Trio of Partner Hires from Baker McKenzie
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Dentons Strengthens Hong Kong IP and Technology Practice with Trio of Partner Hires from Baker McKenzie

New partners Loke-Khoon Tan, Dominic Edmondson, and Maria Joannides Smith join Dentons to enhance IP, AI, data privacy, and technology capabilities across Asia-Pacific and globally

Dentons has expanded its Intellectual Property and Technology practice in Hong Kong by appointing three partners from Baker McKenzie. The additions of Loke-Khoon Tan, Dominic Edmondson, and Maria Joannides Smith bolster the firm’s expertise in IP protection, artificial intelligence, data privacy, cybersecurity, teleco…

Friday, May 22, 2026
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USA Trademarks Update Puts Spanish and Intellectual Property Observatory Trump Strategy in…
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USA Trademarks Update Puts Spanish and Intellectual Property Observatory Trump Strategy in…

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.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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Crimes of infringement of intellectual property rights worth about 280 billion won, including counte.. - MK
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Crimes of infringement of intellectual property rights worth about 280 billion won, including counte.. - MK

Crimes of infringement of intellectual property rights worth about 280 billion won, including counterfeit K-brand goods, were caught last year. Until now, crimes of infringement o…

Crimes of infringement of intellectual property rights worth about 280 billion won, including counterfeit K-brand goods, were caught last year. Until now, crimes of infringement of intellectual property rights have been mainly targeted at famous overseas brands. However, with the recent increase in popularity of Korea…

Monday, May 4, 2026
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India Remains on U.S. Priority Watch List Over Intellectual Property Concerns
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India Remains on U.S. Priority Watch List Over Intellectual Property Concerns

WASHINGTON — The United States has again placed India on its Priority Watch List for intellectual property concerns, citing persistent enforcement gaps, patent delays and long-run…

WASHINGTON — The United States has again placed India on its Priority Watch List for intellectual property concerns, citing persistent enforcement gaps, patent delays and long-running disputes over protections for pharmaceutical and digital products. The designation was included in the 2026 Special 301 Report released…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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India on US priority watch list for IP rights; Vietnam named top offender
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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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