PatentsIndia
March 2026 Brings Major Judicial Decisions on Sound Recording Rights, Artistic Work Protection, and Online Trademark Abuse
March 2026 saw a series of significant judgments from Indian High Courts, addressing critical issues in intellectual property law. The courts ruled on unauthorized use of sound recordings at sporting and cultural events, copyright and trademark overlap in artistic works, groundless copyright strike notices on digital…
Monday, May 4, 2026
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PatentsChina
China’s Reexamination and Invalidation Department rules that Qiaodan Sports’ shoe design patent conflicts with ASICS’ pre-existing trademark rights, leading to invalidation of mul…
The China National Intellectual Property Office has invalidated a design patent held by Qiaodan Sports Co. Ltd. for an athletic shoe, finding it infringed on ASICS Corporation’s trademarked stripes logo. The decision, based on Article 23(3) of China’s Patent Law, concluded that the design was confusingly similar to AS…
Monday, May 4, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
When the acting attorney general moved state-licensed medical marijuana and FDA-approved marijuana-containing products from Schedule I to Schedule III, the headlines focused on ba…
When the acting attorney general moved state-licensed medical marijuana and FDA-approved marijuana-containing products from Schedule I to Schedule III, the headlines focused on banking, taxation, and what the change might mean for operators day to day. But one consequential — and underreported — area of impact is inte…
Monday, May 4, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
Firm's Intellectual Property Practice and Attorneys Recognized Across Multiple Jurisdictions for Patent Expertise
Mayer Brown's global Intellectual Property practice has been recognized in the 2025 edition of the IAM Patent 1000, receiving high marks for its international reach and depth of patent expertise. The guide highlighted the firm's ability to handle complex disputes and named numerous Mayer Brown attorneys for individual…
Monday, May 4, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is recruiting three Translator–Reviser (English/French) professionals for its Patents and Technology Sector in Geneva, Switzerl…
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is recruiting three Translator–Reviser (English/French) professionals for its Patents and Technology Sector in Geneva, Switzerland. These positions are part of the French Translation Section within the PCT Translation Division, which plays a key role in producing hig…
Monday, May 4, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
On April 29, 2026, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released the Annual Work Guidelines for Demonstration and Creation of a Strong Intellectual Proper…
On April 29, 2026, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released the Annual Work Guidelines for Demonstration and Creation of a Strong Intellectual Property Nation (2026) (知识产权强国建设示范创建年度工作指引（2026)). On patent quality, the Guidelines reinforce the policy shift away from quantity-based metrics:…
Monday, May 4, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
Chinese Patent Office Publishes Over Half of World’s Chemistry Patents, Marking Rapid Growth in Innovation and IP Infrastructure
China has emerged as the world’s top source of chemistry patent publications, surpassing the United States and other nations in both volume and domestic innovation. While the quality of Chinese patents has historically lagged behind leading jurisdictions, recent years have seen significant improvements. The shift refl…
Monday, May 4, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
Proposed reforms aim to broaden IP tax deductions, tighten anti-abuse measures, and enhance Hong Kong’s competitiveness in IP trading and licensing.
The Hong Kong SAR Government has commenced a stakeholder consultation on proposed enhancements to its intellectual property (IP) tax deduction regime. The initiative, announced in the 2025-26 Budget, seeks to expand the scope of deductible IP expenditures, introduce stricter anti-abuse and transfer pricing rules, and…
Monday, May 4, 2026
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