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WHOOP, a leading U.S. wearable fitness company, has initiated legal proceedings against Finnish competitor Polar in the Eastern District of New York. The lawsuit alleges that Polar’s Loop tracker unlawfully copies the distinctive design of WHOOP’s faceless fitness band, infringing on both patent and trade dress protec…
Anand and Anand, a leading Indian intellectual property law firm, has announced 'The Indian Science Inventions and Innovations Conference' as part of its 100th anniversary celebrations. The event, held under the Raj Anand Moot Court Competition, invites law students nationwide to research and present on Indian-origin…
At its January 2026 press conference, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) announced a notable decrease in utility model and invention patent grants for 2025, citing enhanced examination standards and ongoing efforts to eliminate irregular applications. The agency also detailed advancements…
Vietnam, the go-to sneaker production hub, is now facing a tough scrutiny of its intellectual property (IP) practices. The U.S. Trade Representative’s Special 301 report for 2026 adds Vietnam to its list as a Priority Foreign Country, representing the first time in 13 years that any country has been added to the list.…
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a non-final rejection of Nintendo's patent application covering an in-game mechanic that allows a character to summon a sub-character for battle assistance. The decision, based on prior art, gives Nintendo two months to respond or appeal. The development comes a…
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has published its full-year 2025 statistics, revealing a significant 16.18% decrease in total patent grants compared to 2024. Invention and utility model patents both saw notable declines, while design patents experienced a modest increase. The drop is be…