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Sat, May 2, 2026

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Vietnam Designated as 'Priority Foreign Country' in USTR Intellectual Property Report
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Vietnam Designated as 'Priority Foreign Country' in USTR Intellectual Property Report

USTR's annual review singles out Vietnam for heightened scrutiny, raising possibility of a Section 301 trade investigation.

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has placed Vietnam on its 'priority foreign country' list for intellectual property concerns, marking the first such designation in over a decade. The move, detailed in the USTR's annual report, signals potential for a new trade investigation and highlights ongoing US conc…

Saturday, May 2, 2026
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NYSBA Announces 2025 Fall Intellectual Property Meeting with Focus on Brand Licensing, Advertising Law, and AI Ethics
PatentsGlobal

NYSBA Announces 2025 Fall Intellectual Property Meeting with Focus on Brand Licensing, Advertising Law, and AI Ethics

Event to Offer CLE Credits and Networking Opportunities for IP Professionals in New York

The New York State Bar Association has opened registration for its 2025 Fall Intellectual Property Meeting, featuring panels on evolving brand licensing practices, advertising law challenges, and ethical considerations in AI use for legal services. The event, co-sponsored by Akerman LLP, will provide 3.0 MCLE credits…

Saturday, May 2, 2026
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Zydus Lifesciences Resolves Myrbetriq Patent Litigation with Astellas Through $120 Million Settlement
PatentsUSA

Zydus Lifesciences Resolves Myrbetriq Patent Litigation with Astellas Through $120 Million Settlement

Settlement grants Zydus continued US market access for generic Mirabegron and includes ongoing licensing fees through 2027.

Zydus Lifesciences Limited has finalized a comprehensive settlement with Astellas Pharma Inc., ending all US patent disputes over the bladder drug Myrbetriq (Mirabegron). The agreement requires Zydus to pay $120 million plus ongoing licensing fees until September 2027, allowing the company to continue marketing its ge…

Saturday, May 2, 2026
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U.S. Maintains India on Priority IP Watch List Amid Ongoing Disputes Over Drug Patents
PatentsGlobal

U.S. Maintains India on Priority IP Watch List Amid Ongoing Disputes Over Drug Patents

Special 301 Report Highlights Persistent Tensions Between Washington and New Delhi on Pharmaceutical IP and Access to Medicines

The United States has once again placed India on its Priority Watch List in the 2024 Special 301 Report, citing ongoing concerns over India's pharmaceutical patent policies, data protection, and enforcement mechanisms. The move underscores a longstanding divide between the two nations over balancing intellectual prope…

Saturday, May 2, 2026
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NMSU's Arrowhead Center honors innovators at 2026 Intellectual Property Awards
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NMSU's Arrowhead Center honors innovators at 2026 Intellectual Property Awards

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Saturday, May 2, 2026
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Kalyan Deshpande Elevated to Chief Judge of U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board
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Kalyan Deshpande Elevated to Chief Judge of U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board

USPTO Director John Squires announces appointment of veteran jurist to lead PTAB in overseeing patent and trademark dispute resolution

Kalyan Deshpande, an Indian American jurist with a longstanding tenure at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, has been appointed Chief Judge of the PTAB. The appointment, announced by U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director John Squires, places Deshpande at the helm of the tribunal responsible for adjudicating comple…

Saturday, May 2, 2026
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Vietnam Urges U.S. to Provide Fair Evaluation of Intellectual Property Protection Measures
PatentsGlobal

Vietnam Urges U.S. to Provide Fair Evaluation of Intellectual Property Protection Measures

Vietnam responds to U.S. designation as 'Priority Foreign Country' with call for balanced assessment of IP enforcement progress

Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the United States to deliver an objective assessment of the country's efforts to protect intellectual property, following the U.S. decision to list Vietnam as a 'Priority Foreign Country' in its annual IP protection report. The Vietnamese government highlighted recen…

Saturday, May 2, 2026
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Vietnam Designated as 'Priority Foreign Country' in USTR Intellectual Property Report

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has placed Vietnam on its 'priority foreign country' list for intellectual property concerns, marking the first such designation in over a decade. The move, detailed in the USTR's annual report, signals potential for a new trade investigation and highlights ongoing US conc…

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U.S. Maintains India on Priority IP Watch List Amid Ongoing Disputes Over Drug Patents

The United States has once again placed India on its Priority Watch List in the 2024 Special 301 Report, citing ongoing concerns over India's pharmaceutical patent policies, data protection, and enforcement mechanisms. The move underscores a longstanding divide between the two nations over balancing intellectual prope…

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NMSU's Arrowhead Center honors innovators at 2026 Intellectual Property Awards

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