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UPM Expands Renewable Chemicals Portfolio with Acquisition of Avantium’s Bio-Glycol IP
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UPM Expands Renewable Chemicals Portfolio with Acquisition of Avantium’s Bio-Glycol IP

UPM acquires Avantium’s Ray Technology patents to enhance bio-based glycol production amid growing bioeconomy demand

UPM has acquired Avantium’s intellectual property for Ray Technology, enabling production of bio-based mono-ethylene glycol and mono-propylene glycol from plant sugars. The deal strengthens UPM’s renewable chemicals capabilities and supports its Leuna biorefinery operations. Avantium refocuses on FDCA and PEF technolo…

Friday, May 15, 2026
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UPM Expands Renewable Chemicals Portfolio with Acquisition of Avantium’s Bio-Glycol IP

UPM has acquired Avantium’s intellectual property for Ray Technology, enabling production of bio-based mono-ethylene glycol and mono-propylene glycol from plant sugars. The deal strengthens UPM’s renewable chemicals capabilities and supports its Leuna biorefinery operations. Avantium refocuses on FDCA and PEF technolo…

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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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Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Unveils 2025 Intellectual Property 'Go To Lawyers' Honorees

Annual Feature Recognizes Leading IP Attorneys Nominated by Peers and Selected by Editorial Panel

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly has released its 2025 list of 'Go To Lawyers' in the field of Intellectual Property, highlighting attorneys recognized for their leadership and expertise. The honorees were nominated by colleagues and chosen by a dedicated panel, continuing the publication's tradition of spotlighting excel…

Sunday, May 3, 2026
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PatentsIndia

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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UPM Expands Renewable Chemicals Portfolio with Acquisition of Avantium’s Bio-Glycol IP
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UPM Expands Renewable Chemicals Portfolio with Acquisition of Avantium’s Bio-Glycol IP

UPM acquires Avantium’s Ray Technology patents to enhance bio-based glycol production amid growing bioeconomy demand

UPM has acquired Avantium’s intellectual property for Ray Technology, enabling production of bio-based mono-ethylene glycol and mono-propylene glycol from plant sugars. The deal strengthens UPM’s renewable chemicals capabilities and supports its Leuna biorefinery operations. Avantium refocuses on FDCA and PEF technolo…

Friday, May 15, 2026
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UPM Expands Renewable Chemicals Portfolio with Acquisition of Avantium’s Bio-Glycol IP
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UPM Expands Renewable Chemicals Portfolio with Acquisition of Avantium’s Bio-Glycol IP

UPM acquires Avantium’s Ray Technology patents to enhance bio-based glycol production amid growing bioeconomy demand

UPM has acquired Avantium’s intellectual property for Ray Technology, enabling production of bio-based mono-ethylene glycol and mono-propylene glycol from plant sugars. The deal strengthens UPM’s renewable chemicals capabilities and supports its Leuna biorefinery operations. Avantium refocuses on FDCA and PEF technolo…

Friday, May 15, 2026
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ARIPO Marks Four Decades of Advancing Intellectual Property Protection Across Africa with New Headquarters in Zimbabwe
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ARIPO Marks Four Decades of Advancing Intellectual Property Protection Across Africa with New Headquarters in Zimbabwe

The African Regional Intellectual Property Organisation celebrates 40 years of fostering innovation and economic growth, expanding its reach among member states and enhancing IP a…

Since its establishment in 1976, ARIPO has played a pivotal yet underrecognized role in safeguarding intellectual property rights for English-speaking African countries. With 19 member states and a newly inaugurated headquarters in Harare, Zimbabwe, ARIPO is poised to elevate its profile and impact, supporting patents…

Friday, May 15, 2026
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University of Cincinnati’s Madison Bourbon Drives Technology Transfer and Commercialization Success
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University of Cincinnati’s Madison Bourbon Drives Technology Transfer and Commercialization Success

Senior Licensing Associate at UC’s 1819 Innovation Hub Bridges Research and Market Impact Through Strategic IP Management

Madison Bourbon, senior licensing associate at the University of Cincinnati, plays a pivotal role in advancing university inventions from concept to commercialization. Leading technology transfer efforts across multiple colleges, Bourbon evaluates, markets, and negotiates licensing agreements to maximize impact and re…

Friday, May 15, 2026
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India Ascends to Sixth Place Globally in WIPO Patent Filings for 2023
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India Ascends to Sixth Place Globally in WIPO Patent Filings for 2023

India achieves historic milestone with over 64,000 patent applications, marking the highest growth rate among leading patent-filing nations

In 2023, India secured the sixth position worldwide in patent filings according to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), driven by a 15.7% increase and sustained double-digit growth over five years. This advancement places India among the top 10 countries across patents, trademarks, and industrial desig…

Friday, May 15, 2026
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EU Relaunches SME Fund to Boost Intellectual Property Protection for Small and Medium Enterprises
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EU Relaunches SME Fund to Boost Intellectual Property Protection for Small and Medium Enterprises

German Patent and Trademark Office highlights renewed European funding program supporting IP scans, patent, trademark, and design applications for SMEs

Starting February 2, 2026, small and medium-sized enterprises across Europe can access renewed EU funding through the SME Fund to identify and protect intellectual property. The program subsidizes IP scans, patent, trademark, design filings, and state-of-the-art searches, aiming to increase IP rights adoption among SM…

Thursday, May 14, 2026
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UK Intellectual Property Framework Transitions Post-Brexit from January 2021
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UK Intellectual Property Framework Transitions Post-Brexit from January 2021

Key changes to UK and EU intellectual property rights and representation take effect following the end of the Brexit transition period.

Following the conclusion of the Brexit transition period on 31 December 2020, significant modifications to UK intellectual property law and procedures have been implemented from 1 January 2021. These changes affect UK representation before the EU Intellectual Property Office, the creation of comparable UK trade marks…

Thursday, May 14, 2026
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UK Industries Demonstrate Significant Use of Intellectual Property Rights, Driving Economic Output and Exports
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UK Industries Demonstrate Significant Use of Intellectual Property Rights, Driving Economic Output and Exports

Comprehensive analysis reveals key sectors leveraging patents, trademarks, registered designs, and copyright to contribute substantially to UK economy between 2014 and 2016

A government study analyzing UK industries from 2014 to 2016 identifies extensive use of intellectual property (IP) rights—including patents, trademarks, registered designs, and copyright—across multiple sectors. Industries with above-average IP usage accounted for nearly 27% of non-financial value-added output and ov…

Thursday, May 14, 2026
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Avex Posts Record Fiscal 2025 Revenue and Profit, Accelerates Global Music Rights and IP Expansion
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Avex Posts Record Fiscal 2025 Revenue and Profit, Accelerates Global Music Rights and IP Expansion

Tokyo-based Avex Inc. reports highest post-pandemic sales and a strong return to profitability, driven by live entertainment, anime, and strategic music rights investments

Avex Inc. announced robust financial results for fiscal year 2025, with net sales reaching approximately $971 million and operating profit rebounding to $27 million. The company is advancing its global music rights and intellectual property strategy through acquisitions, partnerships, and expanded publishing operation…

Friday, May 15, 2026
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Germany's Controversial Release of Annotated Mein Kampf Sparks Bestseller Surge
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Germany's Controversial Release of Annotated Mein Kampf Sparks Bestseller Surge

Bavaria's expiration of Hitler's copyright leads to a heavily supervised republication, balancing historical reckoning with legal control

After seven decades of strict copyright control by Bavaria, Adolf Hitler’s Mein Kampf entered the public domain in Germany at the end of 2015. Instead of banning or freely republishing the text, German authorities funded a critical, heavily annotated edition to prevent misuse and contextualize its hateful content. Des…

Friday, May 15, 2026
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Akerman Expands Intellectual Property Team in New York With Haynes Boone Pair
CopyrightGlobal

Akerman Expands Intellectual Property Team in New York With Haynes Boone Pair

Reporting, and expert analysis of legal technology with a focus onwhat legal departments, law firms, and tech companies need to know

Reporting, and expert analysis of legal technology with a focus onwhat legal departments, law firms, and tech companies need to know The Am Law 100 is the definitive ranking of the 100 largest law firms in the United States.

Saturday, May 2, 2026
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Sri Lanka’s Geographical Indications: Unlocking Export Potential Through Intellectual Property Rights
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Sri Lanka’s Geographical Indications: Unlocking Export Potential Through Intellectual Property Rights

Leveraging Geographical Indications to Enhance Branding, Market Access, and Value Addition in Sri Lanka’s Agricultural Exports

Sri Lanka’s agricultural exports, including tea, spices, and regional fruits, hold significant global recognition but remain underutilised in terms of intellectual property rights, particularly Geographical Indications (GIs). Strengthening the GI framework and enforcement can enhance export competitiveness by securing…

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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