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UK Intellectual Property Office Discloses Monthly Government Procurement Card Expenditures Over £500
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UK Intellectual Property Office Discloses Monthly Government Procurement Card Expenditures Over £500

IPO transitions to electronic purchasing cards and maintains transparency by publishing detailed monthly spending reports

The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has implemented a monthly disclosure of all expenditures exceeding £500 made via its electronic purchasing card system, replacing the previous government procurement card. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and accountability in government spending.

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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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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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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UK Intellectual Property Office Discloses Monthly Government Procurement Card Expenditures Over £500
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UK Intellectual Property Office Discloses Monthly Government Procurement Card Expenditures Over £500

IPO transitions to electronic purchasing cards and maintains transparency by publishing detailed monthly spending reports

The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has implemented a monthly disclosure of all expenditures exceeding £500 made via its electronic purchasing card system, replacing the previous government procurement card. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and accountability in government spending.

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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EUIPO Highlights Commitment to Gender Inclusivity in Intellectual Property on International Women’s Day
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EUIPO Highlights Commitment to Gender Inclusivity in Intellectual Property on International Women’s Day

On International Women’s Day, the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) issues a joint statement emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and diversity within the intellectual…

The EUIPO marked International Women’s Day by releasing a joint message that underscores the critical role of inclusivity in intellectual property. The statement calls for increased representation and participation of women in IP-related fields, reflecting ongoing efforts to foster equality and diversity in the sector.

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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UK Intellectual Property Office Releases March 2026 Data on Patents, Trade Marks, and Designs
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UK Intellectual Property Office Releases March 2026 Data on Patents, Trade Marks, and Designs

Monthly report details application and registration figures for key IP rights in the UK

The UK Intellectual Property Office has published its monthly statistics for March 2026, providing comprehensive data on applications and registrations across patents, trade marks, and designs. This factual release offers insights into the volume of intellectual property activity within the UK, supporting transparency…

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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UK Intellectual Property Office Introduces Online Service for Cooling Off Period Requests
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UK Intellectual Property Office Introduces Online Service for Cooling Off Period Requests

New TM9C form streamlines agreement-based cooling off period applications for trademark applicants in the UK

The UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) has updated its procedures to include an online service for submitting form TM9C, which requests a cooling off period in trademark proceedings. This service is available only when both parties consent to the cooling off period. Recent updates also include enhanced guidance…

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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UK Intellectual Property Office Launches Online Service for Extending Trademark Cooling-Off Periods
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UK Intellectual Property Office Launches Online Service for Extending Trademark Cooling-Off Periods

New TM9E form facilitates mutual agreement-based extensions to trademark cooling-off periods, with updated guidance and checklist

The UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) has introduced an online service for form TM9E, enabling parties to request extensions to the trademark cooling-off period. This service, effective from May 2, 2026, requires mutual consent between parties and includes a new end page with a checklist and sending instruction…

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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Global Intellectual Property Software Market Set to Surpass $42 Billion by 2034 with AI and Cloud Innovations Driving Growth
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Global Intellectual Property Software Market Set to Surpass $42 Billion by 2034 with AI and Cloud Innovations Driving Growth

Robust patent activity, AI integration, and cloud adoption fuel sustained expansion in IP software solutions across industries

The global intellectual property software market, valued at $14.06 billion in 2025, is forecasted to reach $42.53 billion by 2034, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 13.09%. Key drivers include rising patent filings, digitization of legal operations, and increasing adoption of AI-powered analytics and cloud p…

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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UK Intellectual Property Office Introduces Online Service to End Trademark Opposition Cooling-Off Periods
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UK Intellectual Property Office Introduces Online Service to End Trademark Opposition Cooling-Off Periods

New TM9T online form streamlines requests to terminate cooling-off periods in trademark opposition proceedings

The UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) has launched an online service enabling opponents to request termination of the cooling-off period in trademark opposition cases via form TM9T. This update complements the existing process allowing applicants to end the cooling-off period by submitting form TM8. Additional…

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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UK Intellectual Property Office Publishes Updated Schedules for Trade Mark and Design Hearings
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UK Intellectual Property Office Publishes Updated Schedules for Trade Mark and Design Hearings

Regular updates provide detailed diaries for procedural, main, and appeal hearings at the IPO and Appointed Person venues

The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has released the latest hearing diaries covering scheduled trade mark and design procedural hearings, main hearings, and appeals to the appointed person. These updates include information on hearing formats, locations, and attendance protocols, ensuring transparency and access…

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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UK Intellectual Property Office Updates List of Unpaid Costs Orders in Trademark Proceedings
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UK Intellectual Property Office Updates List of Unpaid Costs Orders in Trademark Proceedings

The UKIPO publishes periodic updates on unpaid costs orders following inter partes trademark hearings, reflecting payments and new additions.

The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has released a series of updates concerning unpaid costs orders arising from inter partes trademark disputes. These updates detail newly added unpaid cost orders, removals following payments, and amendments to parties involved, covering cases from 2019 through 2026. The list…

Sunday, May 17, 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
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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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UK Government Details IP Protection Tools on Major E-Commerce Platforms
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UK Government Details IP Protection Tools on Major E-Commerce Platforms

Comprehensive overview highlights how Alibaba, Amazon, eBay, Facebook, Temu, and TikTok support rights holders in combating online infringement

The UK government has published guidance outlining the mechanisms available on leading e-commerce sites to help intellectual property rights holders identify and remove infringing listings. This resource covers platforms including Alibaba, Amazon, eBay, Facebook, Temu, and TikTok, emphasizing the tools designed to saf…

Sunday, May 17, 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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