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Hydrogen Vehicle Systems’ Intellectual Property Acquired in £145,000 Pre-Pack Sale Amid Administration

Glasgow-based hydrogen truck innovator’s assets transferred to connected entity following collapse and significant workforce reductions.

Hydrogen Vehicle Systems Ltd (HVS), a Glasgow-based pioneer in hydrogen-electric vehicle technology, has entered administration after prolonged financial difficulties. Administrators from Opus Restructuring facilitated a £145,000 pre-pack sale of the company’s intellectual property and assets to H2 Vehicle Systems Ltd…

World IP Day 2026 to Highlight Intellectual Property’s Central Role in the Sports Industry

WIPO and the German Patent and Trade Mark Office underscore how patents, trademarks, and designs drive innovation, economic growth, and inclusion in global sports ahead of World I…

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has announced that the theme for World Intellectual Property Day 2026 will focus on the intersection of intellectual property and sports. The Deutsches Patent- und Markenamt (DPMA) is supporting this initiative, emphasizing the essential role of IP rights in fosterin…

EUIPO and Japan Launch Landmark Intellectual Property Collaboration Addressing AI and Innovation

First formal EU-Japan IP initiative aims to strengthen rights protection, streamline processes, and address challenges posed by artificial intelligence.

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has inaugurated the EU-Japan IP Action in Tokyo, marking the first dedicated intellectual property cooperation project between the European Union and Japan. The initiative seeks to enhance IP rights protection, foster policy dialogue, and address the impact of ar…

Economies can benefit from IPR: Southeast Asia Project chief

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) are beneficial to the economy, Tiago Guerreiro, project leader of the IP Key Southeast Asia Project, said.

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) are beneficial to the economy, Tiago Guerreiro, project leader of the IP Key Southeast Asia Project, said.

DOE Unveils Public Database Featuring Intellectual Property from DOE National Labs and Sites

DOE’s Office of Technology Transitions created the Visual Intellectual Property Search database, known as VIPS, to make it easier to perform intellectual property searches and find new technologies developed at DOE’s 17 National Laboratories and several additional DOE plants and sites. More than 20,000 inventions and software packages available for exploration and licensing Thousands of the treasures developed by scientists working for the Department of Energy—ideas, methods and software created to address some of the world’s biggest challenges—are now available in one place for entrepreneurs, researchers and others interested in learning more and developing them for commercialization. DOE’s Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) has created the Visual Intellectual Property Search database, known as VIPS, to make it easier to perform intellectual property searches and find new technologies developed at DOE’s 17 National Laboratories and several additional DOE plants and sites. The database contains information on thousands of patents issued for research conducted by DOE scientists and engineers, as well as more than 6,200 available software packages.

CFAs: Support for Intellectual Property Protection Activities (Hungary) - fundsforNGOs

The National Research, Development and Innovation Fund in Hungary provides funding to support intellectual property protection and commercialization,…

The National Research, Development and Innovation Fund in Hungary provides funding to support intellectual property protection and commercialization, including patents, utility models, plant varieties, trademarks, and d…

Moderna to Pay Up to $2.25B to Settle COVID-19 Vaccine Patent Lawsuit

Biotechnology company Moderna has agreed to pay up to $2.25 billion to settle patent litigation over technology used in its COVID-19 vaccine, resolving a dispute with Arbutus Biop…

Biotechnology company Moderna has agreed to pay up to $2.25 billion to settle patent litigation over technology used in its COVID-19 vaccine, resolving a dispute with Arbutus Biopharma and Genevant Sciences. The lawsuits alleged that Moderna’s vaccine relied on patented lipid nanoparticle delivery systems, a technolog…

IP Developments in Europe 2024: Litigation, Legislation and Regulation

“Litigation in Europe continues to be marked by strategic jurisdictional battles and choices…. Recent decisions in both the UK and CJEU show favorabl…

“Litigation in Europe continues to be marked by strategic jurisdictional battles and choices…. Recent decisions in both the UK and CJEU show favorable outcomes for rights owners.”

First Solar Initiates ITC Probe Against Ten Rivals Over Alleged TOPCon Patent Violations

Section 337 complaint targets major crystalline silicon panel makers, seeking broad exclusion of infringing TOPCon solar cells from U.S. market

First Solar has filed a Section 337 complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission, alleging that ten leading solar panel manufacturers have infringed its patent covering tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) technology. The company seeks a general exclusion order to block imports of any TOPCon solar cells…

Lightwave Logic Appoints Michael Best to Overhaul Patent and Licensing Strategy

Engagement with Am Law 200 firm aims to secure IP, streamline technology transfer, and accelerate commercialization of electro-optic polymer platform

Lightwave Logic, Inc. has engaged Michael Best & Friedrich LLP as outside counsel to lead its intellectual property strategy, focusing on invention harvesting, patent prosecution, international filings, portfolio management, and licensing. The collaboration is designed to protect Lightwave Logic’s proprietary electro-…

Hydrogen Vehicle Systems’ Intellectual Property Acquired in £145,000 Pre-Pack Sale Amid Administration

Glasgow-based hydrogen truck innovator’s assets transferred to connected entity following collapse and significant workforce reductions.

Hydrogen Vehicle Systems Ltd (HVS), a Glasgow-based pioneer in hydrogen-electric vehicle technology, has entered administration after prolonged financial difficulties. Administrators from Opus Restructuring facilitated a £145,000 pre-pack sale of the company’s intellectual property and assets to H2 Vehicle Systems Ltd…

US says China has failed to crack down on copyright infringement, IP piracy

Washington’s annual Notorious Markets List again accuses major Chinese platforms, including units owned by Alibaba Group, of failing to curb trade of…

Washington’s annual Notorious Markets List again accuses major Chinese platforms, including units owned by Alibaba Group, of failing to curb trade of counterfeit goods Updated list comes as economic ties between the sup…

Global IP Leadership: Practical Strategies for Brand Protection and Growth

Insights from Atlassian and Uncommon Creative Studio Reveal Evolving Approaches to International IP Management

As multinational companies navigate increasingly complex intellectual property landscapes, legal leaders from Atlassian and Uncommon Creative Studio share their perspectives on aligning IP strategy with commercial objectives, adapting to jurisdictional challenges, and leveraging technology. Their experiences underscor…

CFAs: Support for Intellectual Property Protection Activities (Hungary) - fundsforNGOs

The National Research, Development and Innovation Fund in Hungary provides funding to support intellectual property protection and commercialization,…

The National Research, Development and Innovation Fund in Hungary provides funding to support intellectual property protection and commercialization, including patents, utility models, plant varieties, trademarks, and d…