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World IP Day 2026 to Highlight Intellectual Property’s Central Role in the Sports Industry

WIPO and the German Patent and Trade Mark Office underscore how patents, trademarks, and designs drive innovation, economic growth, and inclusion in global sports ahead of World I…

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has announced that the theme for World Intellectual Property Day 2026 will focus on the intersection of intellectual property and sports. The Deutsches Patent- und Markenamt (DPMA) is supporting this initiative, emphasizing the essential role of IP rights in fosterin…

EUIPO and Japan Launch Landmark Intellectual Property Collaboration Addressing AI and Innovation

First formal EU-Japan IP initiative aims to strengthen rights protection, streamline processes, and address challenges posed by artificial intelligence.

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has inaugurated the EU-Japan IP Action in Tokyo, marking the first dedicated intellectual property cooperation project between the European Union and Japan. The initiative seeks to enhance IP rights protection, foster policy dialogue, and address the impact of ar…

Qatar Spotlights Intellectual Property’s Role in Sports Sector at National Celebration

Ministry of Commerce and Industry leads World Intellectual Property Day event, emphasizing legal innovation and technological advancement in sports.

Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry marked World Intellectual Property Day with a dedicated event at the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, focusing on the intersection of intellectual property rights and the sports industry. The gathering featured remarks from national and international officials, highlight…

DOE Unveils Public Database Featuring Intellectual Property from DOE National Labs and Sites

DOE’s Office of Technology Transitions created the Visual Intellectual Property Search database, known as VIPS, to make it easier to perform intellectual property searches and find new technologies developed at DOE’s 17 National Laboratories and several additional DOE plants and sites. More than 20,000 inventions and software packages available for exploration and licensing Thousands of the treasures developed by scientists working for the Department of Energy—ideas, methods and software created to address some of the world’s biggest challenges—are now available in one place for entrepreneurs, researchers and others interested in learning more and developing them for commercialization. DOE’s Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) has created the Visual Intellectual Property Search database, known as VIPS, to make it easier to perform intellectual property searches and find new technologies developed at DOE’s 17 National Laboratories and several additional DOE plants and sites. The database contains information on thousands of patents issued for research conducted by DOE scientists and engineers, as well as more than 6,200 available software packages.

Intellectual Property Theft and Commercial Fraud

are not victimless crimes — criminals take advantage of people looking for a good deal and steal proprietary information from American businesses. These crimes impact Americans at the individual and national level. Fake goods sold at low prices harm our families and friends; dangerous and cheap goods flooding the market harm our economy and the country at large. Stolen data and proprietary information directly harm businesses and consumers, too. HSI is a key player in the U.S. government’s fight against intellectual property theft and actively investigates illicit imports and pirated content that violate rights holders’ copyrights and trademarks. HSI prioritizes its intellectual property investigations to address the most egregious criminal schemes that threaten U.S. economic and national security and public health and safety. Every year, people and businesses import trillions of dollars in goods into the United States. Unfortunately, some people and companies don’t follow U.S. laws.

Churchill Downs Enters Agreement To Acquire Preakness Intellectual Property Rights

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Lightwave Logic Appoints Michael Best to Overhaul Patent and Licensing Strategy

Engagement with Am Law 200 firm aims to secure IP, streamline technology transfer, and accelerate commercialization of electro-optic polymer platform

Lightwave Logic, Inc. has engaged Michael Best & Friedrich LLP as outside counsel to lead its intellectual property strategy, focusing on invention harvesting, patent prosecution, international filings, portfolio management, and licensing. The collaboration is designed to protect Lightwave Logic’s proprietary electro-…

Lightwave Logic Selects Michael Best to Guide Intellectual Property and Licensing Strategy

Engagement aims to fortify IP protection and streamline licensing as Lightwave Logic advances commercialization of electro-optic polymer technology.

Lightwave Logic, Inc. has engaged Michael Best & Friedrich LLP as its strategic intellectual property advisor, seeking to bolster protection of its proprietary electro-optic polymer platform and facilitate a licensing-driven revenue model. The collaboration will focus on invention harvesting, patent prosecution, inter…

Ukrainian Legal Experts Challenge Tax Authority’s Classification of Transport Leasing Payments as Royalties

Efforts by Ukraine’s Bureau of Economic Security to tax vehicle leasing as royalties spark legal debate and industry concerns

Ukrainian legal professionals are raising alarms over the Bureau of Economic Security’s attempts to classify leasing payments for vehicles, including aircraft, as royalties subject to additional taxation. Experts argue that such payments do not involve the transfer of intellectual property rights and warn that the mov…

Munich UPC Division Clarifies Claim Interpretation for Medical Devices in Emboline v. AorticLab Dispute

Court finds no infringement of Emboline’s embolic protection device patent, emphasizing the significance of normal professional use in medical device claims.

The Munich Local Division of the Unified Patent Court has ruled in favor of AorticLab srl, finding no infringement of Emboline Inc.'s patent for an embolic protection device. The decision underscores the importance of interpreting claim features in light of normal professional use, particularly for medical devices. Th…

Global IP Leadership: Practical Strategies for Brand Protection and Growth

Insights from Atlassian and Uncommon Creative Studio Reveal Evolving Approaches to International IP Management

As multinational companies navigate increasingly complex intellectual property landscapes, legal leaders from Atlassian and Uncommon Creative Studio share their perspectives on aligning IP strategy with commercial objectives, adapting to jurisdictional challenges, and leveraging technology. Their experiences underscor…

Intellectual Property Theft and Commercial Fraud

are not victimless crimes — criminals take advantage of people looking for a good deal and steal proprietary information from American businesses. These crimes impact Americans at the individual and national level. Fake goods sold at low prices harm our families and friends; dangerous and cheap goods flooding the market harm our economy and the country at large. Stolen data and proprietary information directly harm businesses and consumers, too. HSI is a key player in the U.S. government’s fight against intellectual property theft and actively investigates illicit imports and pirated content that violate rights holders’ copyrights and trademarks. HSI prioritizes its intellectual property investigations to address the most egregious criminal schemes that threaten U.S. economic and national security and public health and safety. Every year, people and businesses import trillions of dollars in goods into the United States. Unfortunately, some people and companies don’t follow U.S. laws.

Churchill Downs Enters Agreement To Acquire Preakness Intellectual Property Rights

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Indonesian Law Ministry Urges Stronger Measures Against Sports Broadcast Piracy

Director General Hermansyah Siregar highlights the need for public awareness and legal compliance to protect the nation’s sports industry.

The Indonesian Ministry of Law and Human Rights has reiterated its commitment to combating the widespread piracy of sports broadcasts. Director General of Intellectual Property Hermansyah Siregar emphasized the critical role of intellectual property protection in sustaining a competitive sports industry and called for…