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Tue, May 5, 2026

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Cerence Pursues Legal Action Against Amazon Over Alleged Voice Technology Patent Violations
PatentsUSA

Cerence Pursues Legal Action Against Amazon Over Alleged Voice Technology Patent Violations

Cerence seeks ITC import restrictions and files Texas lawsuit, alleging Amazon's smart devices infringe on its conversational AI patents.

Cerence Inc. has initiated a series of legal actions against Amazon.com and its affiliates, alleging unauthorized use of its patented voice technology in smart devices. The company has filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) seeking to block the importation of Amazon products that allegedl…

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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U.S. Enforces New IP Law with Sanctions on Russian Cyber Actors Linked to Stolen Software Tools
PatentsGlobal

U.S. Enforces New IP Law with Sanctions on Russian Cyber Actors Linked to Stolen Software Tools

OFAC targets Sergey Zelenyuk, Matrix LLC, and associates in unprecedented action under Protecting American Intellectual Property Act

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on Russian national Sergey Sergeyevich Zelenyuk, his company Matrix LLC (Operation Zero), and several associates for their involvement in acquiring and distributing stolen U.S. cyber tools. This marks the first enforcem…

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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Province expanding program that supports intellectual property
PatentsGlobal

Province expanding program that supports intellectual property

Ontario is investing up to $8 million to help the province’s colleges, universities and research institutions commercialize and protect the intellectual property (IP) on new disco…

Ontario is investing up to $8 million to help the province’s colleges, universities and research institutions commercialize and protect the intellectual property (IP) on new discoveries they make. The funds will go toward expanding the services of Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON), which was launched as a pilot pro…

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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Saudi individual patent filings surge 102% in 2025
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Saudi individual patent filings surge 102% in 2025

Bali immigration arrests 62 foreigners in crackdown on violators of local laws, customs

Bali immigration arrests 62 foreigners in crackdown on violators of local laws, customs RIYADH: Patent applications filed by individuals in Saudi Arabia rose by 102 percent in 2025 from the previous 12 months, accelerating from a 62 percent year-on-year increase in 2024.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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Firm hire: Kuits Solicitors strengthens intellectual property team
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Firm hire: Kuits Solicitors strengthens intellectual property team

Manchester commercial law firm Kuits Solicitors has appointed Dr Craig Brownlie as a consultant patent attorney in its intellectual property team. Brownlie is an experienced UK an…

Manchester commercial law firm Kuits Solicitors has appointed Dr Craig Brownlie as a consultant patent attorney in its intellectual property team. Brownlie is an experienced UK and European patent attorney with a technical background in physics and materials science, and a career spanning patent drafting, prosecution…

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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Celadyne Technologies Secures $250,000 UT Seed Fund Investment to Advance Hydrogen Fuel Cell Innovation
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Celadyne Technologies Secures $250,000 UT Seed Fund Investment to Advance Hydrogen Fuel Cell Innovation

University of Texas at Austin’s Discovery to Impact backs materials science startup to strengthen hydrogen energy applications and supply chain resilience.

Celadyne Technologies, a startup emerging from UT Austin’s Cockrell School of Engineering, has received a $250,000 investment from the UT Seed Fund. The funding, managed by Discovery to Impact, will support Celadyne’s development of advanced membrane materials for hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers, aiming to addre…

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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Province expanding program that supports intellectual property

Ontario is investing up to $8 million to help the province’s colleges, universities and research institutions commercialize and protect the intellectual property (IP) on new discoveries they make. The funds will go toward expanding the services of Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON), which was launched as a pilot pro…

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Saudi individual patent filings surge 102% in 2025

Bali immigration arrests 62 foreigners in crackdown on violators of local laws, customs RIYADH: Patent applications filed by individuals in Saudi Arabia rose by 102 percent in 2025 from the previous 12 months, accelerating from a 62 percent year-on-year increase in 2024.

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Firm hire: Kuits Solicitors strengthens intellectual property team

Manchester commercial law firm Kuits Solicitors has appointed Dr Craig Brownlie as a consultant patent attorney in its intellectual property team. Brownlie is an experienced UK and European patent attorney with a technical background in physics and materials science, and a career spanning patent drafting, prosecution…

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Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly has released its 2025 list of 'Go To Lawyers' in the field of Intellectual Property, highlighting attorneys recognized for their leadership and expertise. The honorees were nominated by colleagues and chosen by a dedicated panel, continuing the publication's tradition of spotlighting excel…

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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...

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India on US priority watch list for Intellectual Property rights: What it means and why it matters

The United States Trade Representative has placed India on its 2026 Priority Watch List for intellectual property (IP) rights, flagging continued concerns over protection and enfo…

The United States Trade Representative has placed India on its 2026 Priority Watch List for intellectual property (IP) rights, flagging continued concerns over protection and enforcement mechanisms. The designation was announced in the annual Special 301 Report, which assesses how effectively US trading partners safeg…

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