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Cerence seeks ITC import restrictions and files Texas lawsuit, alleging Amazon's smart devices infringe on its conversational AI patents.
Cerence Inc. has initiated a series of legal actions against Amazon.com and its affiliates, alleging unauthorized use of its patented voice technology in smart devices. The company has filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) seeking to block the importation of Amazon products that allegedl…
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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I saw the film Hamnet immediately after meeting with a neurosurgeon for a second opinion about removing a meningioma, a noncancerous tumor, nestled beside my brain. Around that ti…
I saw the film Hamnet immediately after meeting with a neurosurgeon for a second opinion about removing a meningioma, a noncancerous tumor, nestled beside my brain. Around that time, I was immersed in reading about artificial intelligence as part of my research for this article, which I needed to finish before surgery…
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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OFAC targets Sergey Zelenyuk, Matrix LLC, and associates in unprecedented action under Protecting American Intellectual Property Act
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on Russian national Sergey Sergeyevich Zelenyuk, his company Matrix LLC (Operation Zero), and several associates for their involvement in acquiring and distributing stolen U.S. cyber tools. This marks the first enforcem…
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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PolicyGlobal
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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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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TrademarksUSA
The Federal Circuit recently affirmed a decision from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) that refused registration of the mark "US SPACE FORCE" based on false suggestion…
The Federal Circuit recently affirmed a decision from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) that refused registration of the mark "US SPACE FORCE" based on false suggestion of a connection with the United States. In re Thomas D. Foster, APC, No. 2023-1527, slip op. at 1 (Fed. Cir. May 7, 2025). The precedential…
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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…
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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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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.
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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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![[Exclusive] Samyang Set to Secure 'Buldak' and 'Buldak' Trademarks—Green Light for Both Korean and English](https://staging.iipla.org/editorial-assets/news/exclusive-samyang-set-to-secure-buldak-and-buldak-trademarks-green-light-for-both-korean-and-english?title=%5BExclusive%5D+Samyang+Set+to+Secure+%27Buldak%27+and+%27Buldak%27+Trademarks%E2%80%94Green+Light+for+Both+Korean+and+English&category=Trademarks®ion=Global&published=2026-05-05)
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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…
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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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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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Winston & Strawn SearchProfessionalsCapabilitiesInsights & NewsCareersLocationsAbout UsAlumniOpportunity & InclusionPro BonoCorporate Social ResponsibilityStay Connected:facebookinstagramlinkedintwitteryoutubeInsights & NewsRec…
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Firm and Fourteen Attorneys Recognized for Excellence Across Six Jurisdictions in Leading IP Rankings
Loeb & Loeb and 14 of its lawyers have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Managing IP magazine’s IP Stars, earning recommendations across copyright, trademark, patent, and IP law in six jurisdictions, including the United States and Hong Kong SAR. The firm’s achievements span multiple practice areas and highlight…
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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Law360 Try our Advanced Search for more refined results Law360 | The Practice of Law Access to Justice Aerospace & Defense Appellate Asset Management Banking Bankruptcy Benefits California Cannabis Capital Markets Class Action Colorado Commercial Contracts Co…
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