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Tue, Apr 28, 2026

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Jan Vishwas Act, 2023 & IP Law: A Shift From Punishment To Proportion
PatentsIndia

Jan Vishwas Act, 2023 & IP Law: A Shift From Punishment To Proportion

The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023, brought significant changes to the arena of Intellectual Property and its related legislation an…

The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023, brought significant changes to the arena of Intellectual Property and its related legislation and framework. It came into effect on August 1, 2024, intending to decri…

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
After Three Years, Surron has Achieved a Decisive Victory in U.S. Patent Litigation
LitigationUSA

After Three Years, Surron has Achieved a Decisive Victory in U.S. Patent Litigation

On January 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM Central Time, a jury in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division, delivered a unani…

On January 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM Central Time, a jury in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division, delivered a unanimous verdict in favor of Surron in its patent infringement case agains…

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
mRNA patent wars kick into higher gear during dog days of summer
LitigationUSA

mRNA patent wars kick into higher gear during dog days of summer

The global patent disputes between mRNA vaccine manufacturers have once again set the patent community buzzing. While GSK launched several lawsuits a…

The global patent disputes between mRNA vaccine manufacturers have once again set the patent community buzzing. While GSK launched several lawsuits at the UPC against Moderna, BioNTech and Pfizer in July, BioNTech's pen…

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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Route 92 announces settlement of patent litigation with Q’Apel
PatentsUSA

Route 92 announces settlement of patent litigation with Q’Apel

Route 92 Medical has announced in a press release that its dispute with Q’Apel Medical “has been resolved”. Route 92 initially filed suit against Q’A…

Route 92 Medical has announced in a press release that its dispute with Q’Apel Medical “has been resolved”. Route 92 initially filed suit against Q’Apel in the US District Court for the district of Delaware in October 2…

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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Norton Rose Fulbright secures summary judgment for Oilify in patent infringement suit
PatentsUSA

Norton Rose Fulbright secures summary judgment for Oilify in patent infringement suit

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright secured a summary judgment victory for Oilify New-Tech Solutions Inc. (Oilify) in the United States District Co…

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright secured a summary judgment victory for Oilify New-Tech Solutions Inc. (Oilify) in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas on May 12, 2025, resolving all p…

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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Churchill Downs Enters Agreement To Acquire Preakness Intellectual Property Rights
TrademarksGlobal

Churchill Downs Enters Agreement To Acquire Preakness Intellectual Property Rights

Menu Research Entries Industry Leaders PDF Archive Race Replays Rising Stars Sales Statistics Sire Lists Upcoming Stakes Features Ben's Stall Convers…

Menu Research Entries Industry Leaders PDF Archive Race Replays Rising Stars Sales Statistics Sire Lists Upcoming Stakes Features Ben's Stall Conversations Derby Top 12 of 2026 Making Waves Podcasts-Audio Podcasts-Video…

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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InterDigital accelerate battle against Amazon in Europe, Brazil and the US
PatentsUSA

InterDigital accelerate battle against Amazon in Europe, Brazil and the US

InterDigital and Amazon have primarily battled in court over anti-interim-licence injunctions and anti-suit injunctions until now. Now, the SEP holde…

InterDigital and Amazon have primarily battled in court over anti-interim-licence injunctions and anti-suit injunctions until now. Now, the SEP holder has filed its first infringement suits against the internet giant in…

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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UPC Orders Infringer To Publish Decision On Their Website
PatentsGlobal

UPC Orders Infringer To Publish Decision On Their Website

A recent decision handed down by the Düsseldorf Local Division in UPC_CFI_351/2024 underscores the Unified Patent Court's authority to mandate transp…

A recent decision handed down by the Düsseldorf Local Division in UPC_CFI_351/2024 underscores the Unified Patent Court's authority to mandate transparency when a defendant’s public statements distort the reality of a l…

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
UPC: Supplementing Expert Opinion After Inspection Not Possible
LitigationGlobal

UPC: Supplementing Expert Opinion After Inspection Not Possible

Van Loon had applied to inspect and preserve evidence at Inverquark’s exhibition stand in advance of a potential main action, which went ahead despit…

Van Loon had applied to inspect and preserve evidence at Inverquark’s exhibition stand in advance of a potential main action, which went ahead despite a protective letter having been filed previously by the defendant (s…

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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UPC And Partial‑Problems
PatentsGlobal

UPC And Partial‑Problems

The partial-problems approach to inventive step is a well-known part of European patent practice, not least as it is used routinely by the EPO. The U…

The partial-problems approach to inventive step is a well-known part of European patent practice, not least as it is used routinely by the EPO. The UPC’s Central Division (Munich) has now also applied this approach in U…

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
IP Facts and Figures 2025 - Global intellectual property applications and active IP rights
PatentsGlobal

IP Facts and Figures 2025 - Global intellectual property applications and active IP rights

Global intellectual property (IP) filing activity in 2024 showed broad-based growth. Patent applications climbed 4.9% to 3.7 million, with utility mo…

Global intellectual property (IP) filing activity in 2024 showed broad-based growth. Patent applications climbed 4.9% to 3.7 million, with utility models – a special form of patent right – posting a similar gain of 4% t…

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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Other Barks & Bites for Friday, March 13: Former USPTO Patent Examiner Settles Conflict Allegations; EU Parliament Endorses EUIPO Register of Works Used to Train AI; U.S.-Based Operations Become Discretionary Denial Factor at PTAB
PolicyUSA

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, March 13: Former USPTO Patent Examiner Settles Conflict Allegations; EU Parliament Endorses EUIPO Register of Works Used to Train AI; U.S.-Based Operations Become Discretionary Denial Factor at PTAB

Want to have your doggie(s) featured in one of our future Barks & Bites Columns? Send your dogs photo(s) along with their name, breed (if you know it…

Want to have your doggie(s) featured in one of our future Barks & Bites Columns? Send your dogs photo(s) along with their name, breed (if you know it) and their age to [email protected]. All photos will be added to the…

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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FRAND Quarterly: Navigating the Global SEP Landscape – November 2025
LitigationUSA

FRAND Quarterly: Navigating the Global SEP Landscape – November 2025

The SEP licensing and litigation landscape has continued to evolve in the latter half of 2025, shaped by several significant global trends:

The SEP licensing and litigation landscape has continued to evolve in the latter half of 2025, shaped by several significant global trends:

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
India’s Intellectual Property Ecosystem: A Record-Breaking Year Insights From The Annual Report 2024–25 Published By The Patent Office
PatentsIndia

India’s Intellectual Property Ecosystem: A Record-Breaking Year Insights From The Annual Report 2024–25 Published By The Patent Office

Summary: India’s intellectual property ecosystem achieved a record-breaking year in FY 2024-25, with total filings surging nearly 20% across patents,…

Summary: India’s intellectual property ecosystem achieved a record-breaking year in FY 2024-25, with total filings surging nearly 20% across patents, trademarks, designs, GIs, and copyrights. This growth signals rising…

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
Intellectual Property Rights November 2025: Key IPR rulings of the Month
TrademarksIndia

Intellectual Property Rights November 2025: Key IPR rulings of the Month

In November 2025, a series of significant developments unfolded across India’s Intellectual Property landscape. From the Delhi HC’s orders restrainin…

In November 2025, a series of significant developments unfolded across India’s Intellectual Property landscape. From the Delhi HC’s orders restraining unauthorised cricket streaming and addressing copyright and trade dr…

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
Cyber Infringement: Legal Challenges of Online Copyright and Trademark Violations | Legal Service India - Law Articles - Legal Resources
TrademarksIndia

Cyber Infringement: Legal Challenges of Online Copyright and Trademark Violations

Perform or exhibit the work: Either perform the work publicly, as in a play or music, or display it publicly, as in a painting or photograph.

Perform or exhibit the work: Either perform the work publicly, as in a play or music, or display it publicly, as in a painting or photograph.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
CNIPA and 6 Other Chinese Government Bodies Issue Opinions on Further Improving the Business Environment in the Field of Intellectual Property – New Trademark Law Coming?
PolicyChina

CNIPA and 6 Other Chinese Government Bodies Issue Opinions on Further Improving the Business Environment in the Field of Intellectual Property – New Trademark Law Coming?

On March 21, 2025, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and 6 other government bodies released the “Opinions of the State In…

On March 21, 2025, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and 6 other government bodies released the “Opinions of the State Intellectual Property Office, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of…

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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The global patent disputes between mRNA vaccine manufacturers have once again set the patent community buzzing. While GSK launched several lawsuits at the UPC against Moderna, BioNTech and Pfizer in July, BioNTech's pen…

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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Route 92 announces settlement of patent litigation with Q’Apel

Route 92 Medical has announced in a press release that its dispute with Q’Apel Medical “has been resolved”. Route 92 initially filed suit against Q’Apel in the US District Court for the district of Delaware in October 2…

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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