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CopyrightUSA

Shumaker Earns Top Spot in Florida in IAM & WTR’s First-Ever Copyright 1000 Rankings

Shumaker and its attorneys Mindi Richter, Todd Timmerman, and Alex Long recognized among leading copyright professionals in Florida and North Carolina

Shumaker has been named a leading copyright law firm in Florida by the inaugural IAM & WTR Copyright 1000 guide. The firm’s St. Petersburg Managing Partner Mindi Richter and Partner Todd Timmerman received individual honors in Florida, while Partner Alex Long was recognized in North Carolina. These distinctions highli…

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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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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IIPLA appoints Michael Dryja as U.S. Representative; portrait of Michael Dryja, Patent Attorney at the Law Offices of Michael Dryja, USA.

EventsUSA

IIPLA Appoints Michael Dryja as U.S. Representative to Support Conference Expansion

IIPLA appoints Michael Dryja as its United States Representative to support conference activities and engagement with the U.S. intellectual property community.

Friday, October 9, 2026

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PatentsUSA

USA Patents Update Puts USPTO and Sept Strategy in Focus

Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, USPTO, Sept.

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

Thursday, October 1, 2026

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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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TrademarksUSA

USA Trademarks Update Puts Celebrating and United States Strategy in Focus

Practical trademarks context for IP teams tracking Trademarks, Celebrating, United States.

IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, Celebrating, United States, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

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TrademarksGlobal

USA Trademarks Update Puts Catching Up and Hope Shimabuku After Strategy in Focus

Practical trademarks context for IP teams tracking Trademarks, Catching Up, Hope Shimabuku After.

IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, Catching Up, Hope Shimabuku After, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

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TrademarksGlobal

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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PatentsUSA

USPTO Schedules Early Morning Maintenance Affecting Key Patent and Trademark Manuals

Routine System Downtime to Temporarily Suspend Access to Critical Examination Procedures on September 26

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced scheduled maintenance for its Reference Document Management Services (RDMS) on September 26, 2020. This maintenance will result in temporary unavailability of several essential manuals used by patent and trademark examiners and practitioners, includin…

Saturday, September 26, 2026

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LitigationUSA

Federal Jury Awards $5.7 Billion to Taction Technology in Patent Infringement Case Against Apple

San Diego jury finds Apple’s Taptic Engine infringes two patents related to haptic feedback technology, setting stage for post-trial motions and appeal

A federal jury in San Diego has awarded Taction Technology Inc. $5.7 billion after finding that Apple infringed two patents covering haptic technology used in iPhones and Apple Watches. The verdict follows a multi-year legal battle that included a prior summary judgment win for Apple and a Federal Circuit reversal. Ap…

Friday, September 25, 2026

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PatentsUSA

Insights into U.S. Intellectual Property Developments Impacting Korean Enterprises: Session 3 Highlights

An overview of recent legal trends in the U.S. IP environment relevant to Korean companies, focusing on key developments discussed in the third session of the series.

This article summarizes the principal points from the third session of a series addressing the evolving U.S. intellectual property landscape and its implications for Korean businesses. It highlights significant legal developments and strategic considerations for navigating IP challenges in the United States market.

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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PatentsGlobal

USA Patents Update Puts Hudnell Law Group Recognized and IAM Patent Strategy in Focus

Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Hudnell Law Group Recognized, IAM Patent.

IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Hudnell Law Group Recognized, IAM Patent, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

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PatentsGlobal

American Fusion Expands Texatron Patent Portfolio to 151 Applications, Advances Testing Infrastructure and National Exchange Uplisting Plans

The fusion technology company files 21 new U.S. patent applications, secures terms for a dedicated test site, and evaluates uplisting to Texas Stock Exchange and other national ma…

American Fusion Inc. (OTCQB: AMFN) has filed 21 additional U.S. patent applications for its Texatron™ fusion platform, increasing its pending portfolio to 151. The company is progressing with testing at a university lab while negotiating acquisition terms for a dedicated testing facility. Concurrently, American Fusion…

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

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LitigationUSA

Federal Circuit Clarifies Need for Clear Contractual Triggers in Patent Settlement Payments Post-PTP

T-Mobile v. KAIFI underscores importance of objective definitions in patent settlement agreements tied to Patent Office proceedings

The Federal Circuit’s 2026 ruling in T-Mobile US, Inc. v. KAIFI LLC highlights the critical need for patent settlement agreements to include precise, objective triggers for contingent payments linked to Patent Office outcomes. The case arose from a dispute over whether certain patent claims "survived" an ex parte reex…

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

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PatentsUSA

University of South Florida Named Host for New USPTO Community Engagement Office Serving Florida and Southeast

USF’s Tampa campus to house a new U.S. Patent and Trademark Office center aimed at expanding IP resources for inventors, entrepreneurs, and small businesses across the Florida Hig…

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has selected the University of South Florida to establish a new community engagement office at its Tampa campus. This office will provide enhanced access to patent and trademark resources for inventors, startups, small businesses, veterans, and students throughout Florida’s 23-coun…

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

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Domain / Digital RightsGlobal

CSC Report Highlights Rising Threat of Executive Impersonation and Online IP Infringements

New research reveals escalating risks in online intellectual property, with phishing and domain abuse targeting branded content and marketplaces

CSC’s 2026 State of Online IP Risk report uncovers significant increases in intellectual property infringements, driven by sophisticated scams, executive impersonation, and expanding online retail channels. The study emphasizes the growing challenges companies face in protecting their brands across digital platforms a…

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

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PatentsGlobal

USA Patents Update Puts Join Us and Panel Discussion Strategy in Focus

Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Join Us, Panel Discussion.

IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Join Us, Panel Discussion, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Monday, September 21, 2026

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PatentsUSA

USA Patents Update Puts Patent Atty Can and Stop His USPTO Discipline Strategy in Focus

Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Patent Atty Can, Stop His USPTO Discipline.

IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Patent Atty Can, Stop His USPTO Discipline, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Friday, September 18, 2026

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