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Fri, May 1, 2026

7 articles published on this day, newest first.

Vietnam Urges United States to Provide Fair Review of Intellectual Property Protection Progress
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Vietnam Urges United States to Provide Fair Review of Intellectual Property Protection Progress

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…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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Vietnam Urges United States to Recognize Progress in Intellectual Property Protection
PatentsGlobal

Vietnam Urges United States to Recognize Progress in Intellectual Property Protection

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…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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Bulgaria Removed from U.S. Intellectual Property Watch List Following Enforcement Gains
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Bulgaria Removed from U.S. Intellectual Property Watch List Following Enforcement Gains

USTR cites major anti-piracy actions and criminal prosecutions as grounds for Bulgaria’s removal from annual Watch List

The United States Trade Representative has officially removed Bulgaria from its Special 301 Watch List, recognizing the country’s recent progress in enforcing intellectual property rights. The decision follows a series of significant law enforcement actions in Bulgaria, including the seizure of major piracy domains an…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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US Special 301 Report Flags Persistent IP Protection Concerns in India
PatentsGlobal

US Special 301 Report Flags Persistent IP Protection Concerns in India

India Retains Priority Watch List Status Amid Ongoing Disputes Over Patent Laws, Trade Secrets, and Counterfeiting

The United States Trade Representative's 2026 Special 301 Report has once again placed India on its priority watch list, citing ongoing challenges in the country's intellectual property protection and enforcement. The report highlights issues in pharmaceutical patent laws, trade secret safeguards, and the prevalence o…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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AMERICA 250 - Intellectual Property: The Freedom & Spirit to Innovate
PatentsGlobal

AMERICA 250 - Intellectual Property: The Freedom & Spirit to Innovate

Each year, SBE Council celebrates World Intellectual Property Day (April 26). Working with our small business allies across industries, we remind policymakers and the public about…

Each year, SBE Council celebrates World Intellectual Property Day (April 26). Working with our small business allies across industries, we remind policymakers and the public about the importance of intellectual property (IP) as a foundation for innovative entrepreneurship and opportunity. We also urge Congress and the…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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The Chinese Embassy Hosted China-U.S. Intellectual Property Scholars Dialogue_Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the United States of America
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The Chinese Embassy Hosted China-U.S. Intellectual Property Scholars Dialogue_Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the United States of America

On November 20th, 2025, the Chinese Embassy in the United States hosted China-U.S. Intellectual Property Scholars Dialogue. Qiu Wenxing, Charge d’Affaires ad interim of the Embass…

On November 20th, 2025, the Chinese Embassy in the United States hosted China-U.S. Intellectual Property Scholars Dialogue. Qiu Wenxing, Charge d’Affaires ad interim of the Embassy, delivered remarks. The dialogue was co-organized by Renmin University of China Law School, Civil, Commercial and Economic Law School of C…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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US places India on priority watch list for Intellectual Property rights. What it means
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US places India on priority watch list for Intellectual Property rights. What it means

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+ 20 moreUS Iran War LIVETrendingHTCityElection 2026 LIVEAstrologyCricketHoroscope 2026US NewsHT PremiumHT The Next VoiceGamesHT BanglaHT TeluguBusinessReal EstateEducationLatest NewsLivemint The annual report reviews how effectively US trading partners safeguard IP rights such as patents, copyrights and trademarks.

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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…

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Bulgaria Removed from U.S. Intellectual Property Watch List Following Enforcement Gains

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US Special 301 Report Flags Persistent IP Protection Concerns in India

The United States Trade Representative's 2026 Special 301 Report has once again placed India on its priority watch list, citing ongoing challenges in the country's intellectual property protection and enforcement. The report highlights issues in pharmaceutical patent laws, trade secret safeguards, and the prevalence o…

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AMERICA 250 - Intellectual Property: The Freedom & Spirit to Innovate

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