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China's Commerce Ministry Condemns US Sanctions on Five Firms Over Trade Secret Allegations
TrademarksGlobal

China's Commerce Ministry Condemns US Sanctions on Five Firms Over Trade Secret Allegations

Beijing vows to protect Chinese companies’ rights following US penalties under the Protect American Intellectual Property Act

China’s Ministry of Commerce has issued a firm opposition to the United States’ recent sanctions targeting five Chinese enterprises accused of trade secret theft. The ministry warned that if the US does not reverse its actions, China will take necessary countermeasures to defend its companies’ legitimate interests. Th…

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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USA Patents Update Puts NuCana and European Strategy in Focus
PatentsGlobal

USA Patents Update Puts NuCana and European Strategy in Focus

Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, NuCana, European.

IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, NuCana, European, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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USA Trademarks Update Puts South Korea and WIPO Strategy in Focus
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USA Trademarks Update Puts South Korea and WIPO Strategy in Focus

Practical trademarks context for IP teams tracking Trademarks, South Korea, WIPO.

IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, South Korea, WIPO, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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India Trademarks Update Puts Morocco Rises and Global Innovation Index Strategy in Focus
TrademarksGlobal

India Trademarks Update Puts Morocco Rises and Global Innovation Index Strategy in Focus

Practical trademarks context for IP teams tracking Trademarks, Morocco Rises, Global Innovation Index.

IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, Morocco Rises, Global Innovation Index, with practical notes for India IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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China Trademarks Update Puts Clifford Chance and Jonathan Chu Strategy in Focus
TrademarksGlobal

China Trademarks Update Puts Clifford Chance and Jonathan Chu Strategy in Focus

Practical trademarks context for IP teams tracking Trademarks, Clifford Chance, Jonathan Chu.

IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, Clifford Chance, Jonathan Chu, with practical notes for China IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Monday, September 28, 2026
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China Patents Update Puts Secures Hong Kong Patent and Lung Cancer Detection Technology Str…
PatentsGlobal

China Patents Update Puts Secures Hong Kong Patent and Lung Cancer Detection Technology Str…

Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Secures Hong Kong Patent, Lung Cancer Detection Technology.

IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Secures Hong Kong Patent, Lung Cancer Detection Technology, with practical notes for China IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Friday, September 18, 2026
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First Solar Shifts Patent Enforcement Strategy Amid New US Polysilicon Tariffs
LitigationUSA

First Solar Shifts Patent Enforcement Strategy Amid New US Polysilicon Tariffs

Largest US solar manufacturer withdraws Section 337 complaint, refocuses on district court litigation following Trump-era trade actions

First Solar, the leading US solar panel manufacturer, has recalibrated its patent enforcement approach by voluntarily withdrawing its Section 337 complaint at the US International Trade Commission. This strategic pivot follows the Trump Administration’s imposition of a 15% tariff on polysilicon imports under Section 2…

Thursday, September 17, 2026
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bioAffinity Technologies Secures Hong Kong Patent for CyPath® Lung Cancer Diagnostic, Bolstering Asian Market Entry
PatentsGlobal

bioAffinity Technologies Secures Hong Kong Patent for CyPath® Lung Cancer Diagnostic, Bolstering Asian Market Entry

The granted patent complements existing Chinese intellectual property, reinforcing bioAffinity’s position in Asia’s lung cancer diagnostic landscape

bioAffinity Technologies has obtained a Hong Kong patent for its CyPath® Lung diagnostic technology, enhancing its patent portfolio alongside a recent Chinese patent. This dual protection supports the company’s strategy to address the significant lung cancer burden in Asia with its noninvasive, flow cytometry-based di…

Thursday, September 17, 2026
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South Korea Sees Record Surge in Domestic Patent and Trademark Filings Driven by AI and Semiconductor Innovations
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South Korea Sees Record Surge in Domestic Patent and Trademark Filings Driven by AI and Semiconductor Innovations

Generative AI lowers patent application barriers, fueling a sharp rise in individual filings and expanding Korean IP presence overseas

In the first half of 2024, South Korea experienced unprecedented growth in domestic patent and trademark applications, propelled by advances in artificial intelligence and semiconductor industries. The Ministry of Intellectual Property reported a 29.2% increase in patent filings and an 18.6% rise in trademark applicat…

Thursday, September 17, 2026
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China’s Supreme People’s Court Defines Profit-Based Criteria for Inventor Compensation in Biosimilar Patent Dispute
PatentsChina

China’s Supreme People’s Court Defines Profit-Based Criteria for Inventor Compensation in Biosimilar Patent Dispute

Landmark ruling clarifies statutory remuneration for service inventions, emphasizing annual operating profit over product lifecycle profitability

In a pivotal decision, China’s Supreme People’s Court resolved a dispute over inventor remuneration tied to a patented biosimilar adalimumab formulation. The court established that remuneration is owed based on annual operating profits generated by the patented invention’s commercial implementation, regardless of the…

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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Godavari Biorefineries Secures Chinese Patent for Antiviral Compounds Targeting V-ATPase
PatentsGlobal

Godavari Biorefineries Secures Chinese Patent for Antiviral Compounds Targeting V-ATPase

The Chinese patent approval enhances Godavari’s global biopharmaceutical IP portfolio amid ongoing operational challenges in sugar and ethanol segments

Godavari Biorefineries has been granted a Chinese patent for chemical compounds that inhibit V-ATPase activity to treat viral infections, marking a significant advancement in its biopharmaceutical R&D pipeline. This patent complements existing Japanese and European patents but is unlikely to impact near-term earnings,…

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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IIPLA Observer recognition certificate from the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area Arbitration Alliance
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IIPLA Receives GBAAA Observer Recognition, Strengthening Global Legal Cooperation

The recognition opens a new channel for cross-border dialogue between the intellectual property and international arbitration communities.

IIPLA has been invited to act as an Observer of the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area Arbitration Alliance, expanding international legal dialogue and cooperation.

Friday, September 11, 2026
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China Patents Update Puts Singapore and China Strategy in Focus
PatentsGlobal

China Patents Update Puts Singapore and China Strategy in Focus

Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Singapore, China.

IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Singapore, China, with practical notes for China IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Friday, September 11, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
USA Trademarks Update Puts China Appoints Veteran Trade and Lawyer Strategy in Focus
TrademarksGlobal

USA Trademarks Update Puts China Appoints Veteran Trade and Lawyer Strategy in Focus

Practical trademarks context for IP teams tracking Trademarks, China Appoints Veteran Trade, Lawyer.

IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, China Appoints Veteran Trade, Lawyer, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Friday, September 11, 2026
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Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou Innovation Cluster Retains Global Lead in WIPO’s 2026 Ranking
PatentsGlobal

Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou Innovation Cluster Retains Global Lead in WIPO’s 2026 Ranking

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…

Thursday, September 10, 2026
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U.S. Officials Accuse Chinese AI Firms of Systematic Theft of American AI Technologies
AI & IPUSA

U.S. Officials Accuse Chinese AI Firms of Systematic Theft of American AI Technologies

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,…

Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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New IP Court Regulations in Thailand Challenge Bangkok’s Private Investigators Amid Ongoing US Watch List Status
TrademarksSoutheast Asia

New IP Court Regulations in Thailand Challenge Bangkok’s Private Investigators Amid Ongoing US Watch List Status

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,…

Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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