TrademarksGlobal
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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PolicyGlobal
It is requested that the US side have an objective and balanced assessment of Vietnam's efforts and achievements in the field of intellectual property protection.
It is requested that the US side have an objective and balanced assessment of Vietnam's efforts and achievements in the field of intellectual property protection. On May 1, answering reporters' questions, requesting to know Vietnam's reaction to the US identification of Vietnam as a "priority foreign country" in the A…
Friday, May 1, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
India Retains Priority Watch List Status Amid Ongoing Disputes Over Patent Laws, Trade Secrets, and Counterfeiting
The United States Trade Representative's 2026 Special 301 Report has once again placed India on its priority watch list, citing ongoing challenges in the country's intellectual property protection and enforcement. The report highlights issues in pharmaceutical patent laws, trade secret safeguards, and the prevalence o…
Friday, May 1, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
Each year, SBE Council celebrates World Intellectual Property Day (April 26). Working with our small business allies across industries, we remind policymakers and the public about…
Each year, SBE Council celebrates World Intellectual Property Day (April 26). Working with our small business allies across industries, we remind policymakers and the public about the importance of intellectual property (IP) as a foundation for innovative entrepreneurship and opportunity. We also urge Congress and the…
Friday, May 1, 2026
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EnforcementGlobal
The decision was made because of significant enforcement actions and progress in criminal prosecutions over the past year.
The decision was made because of significant enforcement actions and progress in criminal prosecutions over the past year. Bulgaria has been removed from the Watch List in the annual US report on intellectual property protection. This is stated in the Special 301 Report published by the Office of the United States Tra…
Friday, May 1, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
On November 20th, 2025, the Chinese Embassy in the United States hosted China-U.S. Intellectual Property Scholars Dialogue. Qiu Wenxing, Charge d’Affaires ad interim of the Embass…
On November 20th, 2025, the Chinese Embassy in the United States hosted China-U.S. Intellectual Property Scholars Dialogue. Qiu Wenxing, Charge d’Affaires ad interim of the Embassy, delivered remarks. The dialogue was co-organized by Renmin University of China Law School, Civil, Commercial and Economic Law School of C…
Friday, May 1, 2026
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PatentsIndia
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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LitigationUSA
San Francisco – March 19, 2026: Crowell & Moring achieved a decisive victory for Kawasaki Heavy Industries in the Northern District of California, obtaining a $48 million jury ver…
San Francisco – March 19, 2026: Crowell & Moring achieved a decisive victory for Kawasaki Heavy Industries in the Northern District of California, obtaining a $48 million jury verdict after a two-week trial. The jury unanimously found that Rorze Corporation and its U.S. subsidiary, Rorze Automation, Inc., willfully in…
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
+ 20 moreUS Iran War LIVETrendingHTCityElection 2026 LIVEAstrologyCricketHoroscope 2026US NewsHT PremiumHT The Next VoiceGamesHT BanglaHT TeluguBusinessReal EstateEducationLatest…
+ 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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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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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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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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