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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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Kalyan Deshpande Elevated to Chief Judge of U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board

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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Becton Dickinson Sues Baxter Over Infusion Pump Patents

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...

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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Detailed Information About PCT Filing

Regularly check our site to learn about PCT filing and more crucial ideas. The patent Cooperation Treaty is known as PCT. It is an international agreement that has more than 150 members. Submitting a single PCT applic...

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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 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
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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
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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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India Remains on U.S. Priority Watch List Over Intellectual Property Concerns
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India Remains on U.S. Priority Watch List Over Intellectual Property Concerns

WASHINGTON — The United States has again placed India on its Priority Watch List for intellectual property concerns, citing persistent enforcement gaps, patent delays and long-run…

WASHINGTON — The United States has again placed India on its Priority Watch List for intellectual property concerns, citing persistent enforcement gaps, patent delays and long-running disputes over protections for pharmaceutical and digital products. The designation was included in the 2026 Special 301 Report released…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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USTR Releases 2026 Special 301 Report on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement
TrademarksGlobal

USTR Releases 2026 Special 301 Report on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement

April Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on Preferential Duty Access for Whiskey Produced in the United Kingdom USTR Releases 2026 Special 301 Report on Intellectual Property Prote…

April Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on Preferential Duty Access for Whiskey Produced in the United Kingdom USTR Releases 2026 Special 301 Report on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement USTR Seeks Public Comment on the Modernization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act Public Hearings Regarding Sec…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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India on US Special 301 list has no legal effect but shapes trade pressure: GTRI
TrademarksGlobal

India on US Special 301 list has no legal effect but shapes trade pressure: GTRI

The TOI Business Desk is a vigilant and dedicated team of journalists committed to delivering the latest and most relevant business news from around the world to readers of The Ti…

The TOI Business Desk is a vigilant and dedicated team of journalists committed to delivering the latest and most relevant business news from around the world to readers of The Times of India. The primary focus of the TOI Business Desk is to keep a watchful eye on the global business landscape, covering a wide spectru…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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India on US priority watch list for IP rights; Vietnam named top offender
TrademarksGlobal

India on US priority watch list for IP rights; Vietnam named top offender

Vietnam has been designated as a Priority Foreign Country, the most serious classification, and could face a potential US investigation under Section 301.

Vietnam has been designated as a Priority Foreign Country, the most serious classification, and could face a potential US investigation under Section 301. India, along with China, Russia and three other countries, has been placed on the US priority watch list in the 2026 Special 301 report over concerns on intellectua…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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Unlocking Nigeria’s youth creative economy through stronger IP laws
CopyrightGlobal

Unlocking Nigeria’s youth creative economy through stronger IP laws

Nigeria is brimming with young creative talents such as musicians, filmmakers, designers, writers, and digital innovators shaping culture at home and commanding global attention.

Nigeria is brimming with young creative talents such as musicians, filmmakers, designers, writers, and digital innovators shaping culture at home and commanding global attention. Yet for many of these creators, turning originality into sustainable income remains an uphill climb. Weak enforcement, piracy, and limited a…

Saturday, May 2, 2026
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Akerman Expands Intellectual Property Team in New York With Haynes Boone Pair
CopyrightGlobal

Akerman Expands Intellectual Property Team in New York With Haynes Boone Pair

Reporting, and expert analysis of legal technology with a focus onwhat legal departments, law firms, and tech companies need to know

Reporting, and expert analysis of legal technology with a focus onwhat legal departments, law firms, and tech companies need to know The Am Law 100 is the definitive ranking of the 100 largest law firms in the United States.

Saturday, May 2, 2026
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Tokyo Court Imposes Prison Sentence and Fine for Spoiler-Filled Copyright Infringement
CopyrightGlobal

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…

Thursday, April 30, 2026
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Law Ministry Calls to Stop the Piracy on Sports Broadcasts
CopyrightSoutheast Asia

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…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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