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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...
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...
IIPLA News reviews a fresh appellate development affecting timing strategy and disclaimer analysis in pharmaceutical patent litigation.
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Customs and Border Protection (CBP) authorities around the world are stepping up their efforts to combat the growing threat of intellectual property (IP) theft. IP theft, which involves the unauthorized use or copying...
India among six nations cited for ongoing concerns in U.S. Trade Representative’s annual IPR enforcement assessment
India continues to be listed on the United States Trade Representative's (USTR) priority watch list for intellectual property rights protection, according to the agency's special report released on April 29, 2026. The report, which evaluates the effectiveness of IPR enforcement among key trading partners, highlights p…
Special 301 Report for 2026 Highlights Persistent Concerns in Pharmaceuticals, Digital Sectors, and Enforcement Gaps
The United States has retained India on its Priority Watch List in the 2026 Special 301 Report, citing unresolved issues regarding intellectual property protection and enforcement. The report, released on April 30, underscores longstanding disputes in the pharmaceutical sector, questions over patent standards, and enf…
Hanoi responds to USTR’s designation of Vietnam as 'Priority Foreign Country' in annual IP report, highlighting ongoing reforms and international cooperation.
Vietnam has called on the United States to deliver an objective and balanced evaluation of its intellectual property protection efforts following the U.S. Trade Representative’s decision to designate Vietnam as a 'Priority Foreign Country' in its latest report. The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the…
Vietnam’s Foreign Ministry calls for a fair evaluation after US designates the country as a 'Priority Foreign Country' in annual IP report.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has requested that the United States provide an objective and balanced assessment of Vietnam’s efforts in intellectual property protection. The call comes after the US named Vietnam a 'Priority Foreign Country' in its annual global IP protection and enforcement report. Vietnamese…
WASHINGTON — The United States has again placed India on its Priority Watch List for intellectual property concerns, citing persistent enforcement gaps, patent delays and long-run…
WASHINGTON — The United States has again placed India on its Priority Watch List for intellectual property concerns, citing persistent enforcement gaps, patent delays and long-running disputes over protections for pharmaceutical and digital products. The designation was included in the 2026 Special 301 Report released…
April Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on Preferential Duty Access for Whiskey Produced in the United Kingdom USTR Releases 2026 Special 301 Report on Intellectual Property Prote…
April Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on Preferential Duty Access for Whiskey Produced in the United Kingdom USTR Releases 2026 Special 301 Report on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement USTR Seeks Public Comment on the Modernization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act Public Hearings Regarding Sec…
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The TOI Business Desk is a vigilant and dedicated team of journalists committed to delivering the latest and most relevant business news from around the world to readers of The Times of India. The primary focus of the TOI Business Desk is to keep a watchful eye on the global business landscape, covering a wide spectru…
Vietnam has been designated as a Priority Foreign Country, the most serious classification, and could face a potential US investigation under Section 301.
Vietnam has been designated as a Priority Foreign Country, the most serious classification, and could face a potential US investigation under Section 301. India, along with China, Russia and three other countries, has been placed on the US priority watch list in the 2026 Special 301 report over concerns on intellectua…
Godzilla and Overlord Rights Holders Secure Criminal Conviction Against Website Owner for Detailed Plot Summaries
A Tokyo District Court has sentenced a website owner to 18 months in prison and imposed a fine exceeding $6,000 for publishing spoiler-heavy posts containing extensive plot details and images from the films Godzilla Minus One and the anime series Overlord. The conviction, initiated by complaints from major Japanese co…
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…