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Giuseppina D’Agostino joins Federal Court as a judge
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Giuseppina D’Agostino joins Federal Court as a judge

Sean Fraser, Canada’s justice minister and attorney general, has announced the appointment of Giuseppina D’Agostino as a Federal Court judge, replacing Mary Elizabeth Heneghan, wh…

Sean Fraser, Canada’s justice minister and attorney general, has announced the appointment of Giuseppina D’Agostino as a Federal Court judge, replacing Mary Elizabeth Heneghan, who resigned as of Feb. 9. “I wish Justice D’Agostino every success as she takes on her new role,” Fraser said in a news release from Canada’s…

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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Giuseppina D’Agostino joins Federal Court as a judge

Sean Fraser, Canada’s justice minister and attorney general, has announced the appointment of Giuseppina D’Agostino as a Federal Court judge, replacing Mary Elizabeth Heneghan, who resigned as of Feb. 9. “I wish Justice D’Agostino every success as she takes on her new role,” Fraser said in a news release from Canada’s…

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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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...

Saturday, August 13, 2022
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Vietnam Urges U.S. to Provide Fair Review of Intellectual Property Protection Progress

Foreign Ministry Responds to U.S. 'Priority Foreign Country' Designation, Citing Legal Reforms and International Cooperation

Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the United States to offer an objective and balanced evaluation of the country's intellectual property protection efforts. The statement follows the U.S. government's decision to list Vietnam as a 'Priority Foreign Country' in its annual global IP report. Vietnamese…

Saturday, May 2, 2026
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PatentsUSA

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Unveils 2025 Intellectual Property 'Go To Lawyers' Honorees

Annual Feature Recognizes Leading IP Attorneys Nominated by Peers and Selected by Editorial Panel

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…

Sunday, May 3, 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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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…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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Giuseppina D’Agostino joins Federal Court as a judge
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Giuseppina D’Agostino joins Federal Court as a judge

Sean Fraser, Canada’s justice minister and attorney general, has announced the appointment of Giuseppina D’Agostino as a Federal Court judge, replacing Mary Elizabeth Heneghan, wh…

Sean Fraser, Canada’s justice minister and attorney general, has announced the appointment of Giuseppina D’Agostino as a Federal Court judge, replacing Mary Elizabeth Heneghan, who resigned as of Feb. 9. “I wish Justice D’Agostino every success as she takes on her new role,” Fraser said in a news release from Canada’s…

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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Province expanding program that supports intellectual property
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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 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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From Risk To Reward: What Our 2026 Industry Outlook Research Reveals About AI In IP
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From Risk To Reward: What Our 2026 Industry Outlook Research Reveals About AI In IP

The latest edition of our IP Industry Outlook Research reveals that AI is providing a powerful catalyst for change in our sector. As increasing numbers of IP professionals embrace…

The latest edition of our IP Industry Outlook Research reveals that AI is providing a powerful catalyst for change in our sector. As increasing numbers of IP professionals embrace its potential, we assess how AI has impacted the IP profession to date, uncover current challenges and opportunities, and spotlight emergin…

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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Epic and Disney have introduced their most extensive intellectual property toolset to date, enabling developers to create Star Wars-themed games within Fortnite
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Epic and Disney have introduced their most extensive intellectual property toolset to date, enabling developers to create Star Wars-themed games within Fortnite

Epic Games, in collaboration with Disney, has unveiled a set of creation tools that let fans design their own Star Wars-themed games within Fortnite. This initiative grants develo…

Epic Games, in collaboration with Disney, has unveiled a set of creation tools that let fans design their own Star Wars-themed games within Fortnite. This initiative grants developers the ability to craft themed islands using the Star Wars toolkit within the Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) and Fortnite Creative, or…

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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[Exclusive] Samyang Set to Secure 'Buldak' and 'Buldak' Trademarks—Green Light for Both Korean and English
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[Exclusive] Samyang Set to Secure 'Buldak' and 'Buldak' Trademarks—Green Light for Both Korean and English

Intellectual Property Office Announces Application on the 4th—Finalization if No Objection Just Two Months After Application—Government Support Requested in January Not Only Engli…

Intellectual Property Office Announces Application on the 4th—Finalization if No Objection Just Two Months After Application—Government Support Requested in January Not Only English but Also Korean Trademark Announced—Applies Only to Ramen The trademark rights for Samyang Foods' signature spicy brand "Buldak" have cle…

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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Samyang Foods' 'Buldak' English Trademark Clears Key Hurdle in Korea Amid Global Imitation Surge
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Samyang Foods' 'Buldak' English Trademark Clears Key Hurdle in Korea Amid Global Imitation Surge

Intellectual Property Office advances Samyang Foods’ English 'Buldak' trademark after expedited review, as company intensifies efforts to combat overseas counterfeiting.

Samyang Foods has achieved a significant milestone in its quest to secure domestic trademark rights for the English name 'Buldak,' following an expedited review by the Intellectual Property Office. The move comes as the company faces a proliferation of imitation products overseas and seeks to strengthen its global bra…

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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Winston Lawyers Recognized in World Intellectual Property Review’s Leaders Directory 2026
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Winston Lawyers Recognized in World Intellectual Property Review’s Leaders Directory 2026

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Winston & Strawn SearchProfessionalsCapabilitiesInsights & NewsCareersLocationsAbout UsAlumniOpportunity & InclusionPro BonoCorporate Social ResponsibilityStay Connected:facebookinstagramlinkedintwitteryoutubeInsights & NewsRec…

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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Call for Papers: Women’s Participation in Innovation, Creativity and Intellectual Property
CopyrightGlobal

Call for Papers: Women’s Participation in Innovation, Creativity and Intellectual Property

WIPO is happy to announce a call for papers for a special issue on Women’s Participation in Innovation, Creativity and Intellectual Property. The deadline for submission is 31 Mar…

WIPO is happy to announce a call for papers for a special issue on Women’s Participation in Innovation, Creativity and Intellectual Property. The deadline for submission is 31 March 2026. Technological progress is the backbone of economic growth, yet women's underrepresentation in innovation represents a challenge to…

Monday, May 4, 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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