PatentsEurope
Unified Patent Court, CJEU, and national judiciaries deliver pivotal decisions on cross-border jurisdiction, SEP enforcement, and FRAND royalty determinations in 2025.
The European patent litigation arena has witnessed a series of transformative rulings in 2025, with the Unified Patent Court (UPC) solidifying its role in major disputes, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) redefining cross-border jurisdiction, and national courts in Germany and the UK issuing influentia…
Friday, May 1, 2026
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PatentsUSA
Controversial 'summon character and let it fight' patent faces new questions as Nintendo’s legal battle with Palworld developer intensifies
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has initiated a reexamination of Nintendo’s recently granted patent covering core Pokémon battle mechanics, following widespread criticism from intellectual property experts. The move comes as Nintendo pursues litigation against Pocketpair, the developer of Palworld, and a…
Friday, May 1, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
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+ 20 moreUS Iran War LIVETrendingHTCityElection 2026 LIVEAstrologyCricketHoroscope 2026US NewsHT PremiumHT The Next VoiceGamesHT BanglaHT TeluguBusinessReal EstateEducationLatest NewsLivemint The annual report reviews how effectively US trading partners safeguard IP rights such as patents, copyrights and trademarks.
Friday, May 1, 2026
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LitigationChina
On April 21, 2025, China’s Supreme People’s Court released the “Status of Judicial Protection of Intellectual Property Rights in Chinese Courts (2024)” (中国法院知识产权司法保护状况(2024年)) pro…
On April 21, 2025, China’s Supreme People’s Court released the “Status of Judicial Protection of Intellectual Property Rights in Chinese Courts (2024)” (中国法院知识产权司法保护状况(2024年)) providing a wealth of data regarding Chinese IP litigation in 2024. Criminal IP enforcement continues to grow in China with Chinese courts rece…
Friday, May 1, 2026
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PatentsUSA
Boston-based WHOOP seeks damages and U.S. sales ban, alleging Polar’s Loop tracker infringes on its protected design elements.
WHOOP, a leading U.S. wearable fitness company, has initiated legal proceedings against Finnish competitor Polar in the Eastern District of New York. The lawsuit alleges that Polar’s Loop tracker unlawfully copies the distinctive design of WHOOP’s faceless fitness band, infringing on both patent and trade dress protec…
Friday, May 1, 2026
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PatentsIndia
Centenary event to spotlight historic and modern Indian inventions through law student competition
Anand and Anand, a leading Indian intellectual property law firm, has announced 'The Indian Science Inventions and Innovations Conference' as part of its 100th anniversary celebrations. The event, held under the Raj Anand Moot Court Competition, invites law students nationwide to research and present on Indian-origin…
Friday, May 1, 2026
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PatentsUSA
Eastern District of Texas veteran retires, closing a landmark chapter in U.S. patent law practice
Sam Baxter, a legendary figure in patent litigation and a cornerstone of McKool Smith’s trial team, has retired after more than fifty years in the legal profession. Renowned for his work in the Eastern District of Texas, Baxter’s career has shaped the landscape of intellectual property litigation, with his advocacy im…
Friday, May 1, 2026
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PatentsChina
CNIPA attributes drop in patent grants to stricter quality controls and crackdown on irregular filings, while highlighting progress in international IP protection and talent devel…
At its January 2026 press conference, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) announced a notable decrease in utility model and invention patent grants for 2025, citing enhanced examination standards and ongoing efforts to eliminate irregular applications. The agency also detailed advancements…
Friday, May 1, 2026
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PolicyGlobal
Vietnam, the go-to sneaker production hub, is now facing a tough scrutiny of its intellectual property (IP) practices.
Vietnam, the go-to sneaker production hub, is now facing a tough scrutiny of its intellectual property (IP) practices. The U.S. Trade Representative’s Special 301 report for 2026 adds Vietnam to its list as a Priority Foreign Country, representing the first time in 13 years that any country has been added to the list.…
Friday, May 1, 2026
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