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Ukrainian Legal Experts Challenge Tax Authority’s Classification of Transport Leasing Payments as Royalties

Efforts by Ukraine’s Bureau of Economic Security to tax vehicle leasing as royalties spark legal debate and industry concerns

Ukrainian legal professionals are raising alarms over the Bureau of Economic Security’s attempts to classify leasing payments for vehicles, including aircraft, as royalties subject to additional taxation. Experts argue that such payments do not involve the transfer of intellectual property rights and warn that the mov…

Virtuix Secures 26th Patent, Reinforcing Leadership in 360-Degree Movement Technology

Expanding Patent Portfolio Builds Competitive Moat Across Consumer Gaming, Enterprise, and Defense Markets

Expanding Patent Portfolio Builds Competitive Moat Across Consumer Gaming, Enterprise, and Defense Markets AUSTIN, Texas, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virtuix Inc. (NASDAQ: VTIX), a leading developer of full-body virtual reality (VR) systems, today announced that it has received a Notice of Allowance from the Un…

UKM Secures Silver at Malaysia’s National Intellectual Property Awards for Management Excellence

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia recognized for outstanding IP management; Petronas and Monsta Sdn Bhd also honored at AHIN 2026

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) has been awarded the silver medal in the Best Intellectual Property Management category at the 2026 National Intellectual Property Awards (AHIN), organized by the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO). UKM was the only higher education institution to reach the final…

Stayble Therapeutics to Seek Shareholder Approval for Liquidation and IP Asset Sale

Extraordinary general meeting set for May 7 as Swedish biotech firm faces funding shortfall for STA363 project

Stayble Therapeutics AB, a Swedish biotechnology company specializing in injectable treatments for chronic back pain, has called an extraordinary general meeting on May 7 to vote on a proposal for voluntary liquidation. The board's recommendation follows unsuccessful efforts to secure partnerships or financing for its…

Mintz Recognized as 11 Attorneys Named to 2026 IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders

Mintz's intellectual property team earns distinction in IAM's annual guide, highlighting strategic expertise across multiple sectors.

Eleven attorneys from Mintz have been selected for the 2026 edition of the IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders Guide, underscoring the firm's reputation for strategic intellectual property counsel. The recognition reflects Mintz's broad capabilities in patent litigation, monetization, and IP transactions, serving a divers…

AIUB celebrates World Intellectual Property (IP) Day 2026

The American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) celebrated World Intellectual Property (IP) Day 2026 by organizing a seminar and a rally on April 26, 2026, in line with th…

The American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) celebrated World Intellectual Property (IP) Day 2026 by organizing a seminar and a rally on April 26, 2026, in line with the global theme “IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate.” The seminar, titled “Intellectual Property in Sports: Legal and Commercial Intersectio…

Global IP Leadership: Practical Strategies for Brand Protection and Growth

Insights from Atlassian and Uncommon Creative Studio Reveal Evolving Approaches to International IP Management

As multinational companies navigate increasingly complex intellectual property landscapes, legal leaders from Atlassian and Uncommon Creative Studio share their perspectives on aligning IP strategy with commercial objectives, adapting to jurisdictional challenges, and leveraging technology. Their experiences underscor…

Intellectual Property Theft and Commercial Fraud

are not victimless crimes — criminals take advantage of people looking for a good deal and steal proprietary information from American businesses. These crimes impact Americans at the individual and national level. Fake goods sold at low prices harm our families and friends; dangerous and cheap goods flooding the market harm our economy and the country at large. Stolen data and proprietary information directly harm businesses and consumers, too. HSI is a key player in the U.S. government’s fight against intellectual property theft and actively investigates illicit imports and pirated content that violate rights holders’ copyrights and trademarks. HSI prioritizes its intellectual property investigations to address the most egregious criminal schemes that threaten U.S. economic and national security and public health and safety. Every year, people and businesses import trillions of dollars in goods into the United States. Unfortunately, some people and companies don’t follow U.S. laws.

Churchill Downs Enters Agreement To Acquire Preakness Intellectual Property Rights

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Tokyo Court Imposes Prison Sentence and Fine for Spoiler-Filled Copyright Infringement

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…

Indonesian Law Ministry Urges Stronger Measures Against Sports Broadcast Piracy

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…