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Bulgaria Removed from U.S. Intellectual Property Watch List Following Enforcement Gains
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Bulgaria Removed from U.S. Intellectual Property Watch List Following Enforcement Gains

USTR cites major anti-piracy actions and criminal prosecutions as grounds for Bulgaria’s removal from annual Watch List

The United States Trade Representative has officially removed Bulgaria from its Special 301 Watch List, recognizing the country’s recent progress in enforcing intellectual property rights. The decision follows a series of significant law enforcement actions in Bulgaria, including the seizure of major piracy domains an…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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Bulgaria Removed from U.S. Intellectual Property Watch List Following Enforcement Gains

The United States Trade Representative has officially removed Bulgaria from its Special 301 Watch List, recognizing the country’s recent progress in enforcing intellectual property rights. The decision follows a series of significant law enforcement actions in Bulgaria, including the seizure of major piracy domains an…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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Leading medical technology company Becton Dickinson and Company (BD) has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Baxter International Inc., claiming that Baxter has unlawfully used BD’s patented technologies in it...

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Bulgaria Removed from U.S. Intellectual Property Watch List Following Enforcement Gains
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Bulgaria Removed from U.S. Intellectual Property Watch List Following Enforcement Gains

USTR cites major anti-piracy actions and criminal prosecutions as grounds for Bulgaria’s removal from annual Watch List

The United States Trade Representative has officially removed Bulgaria from its Special 301 Watch List, recognizing the country’s recent progress in enforcing intellectual property rights. The decision follows a series of significant law enforcement actions in Bulgaria, including the seizure of major piracy domains an…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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Vietnam Urges United States to Provide Fair Review of Intellectual Property Protection Progress
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Vietnam Urges United States to Provide Fair Review of Intellectual Property Protection Progress

Hanoi responds to USTR’s designation of Vietnam as 'Priority Foreign Country' in annual IP report, highlighting ongoing reforms and international cooperation.

Vietnam has called on the United States to deliver an objective and balanced evaluation of its intellectual property protection efforts following the U.S. Trade Representative’s decision to designate Vietnam as a 'Priority Foreign Country' in its latest report. The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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Vietnam Urges United States to Recognize Progress in Intellectual Property Protection
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Vietnam Urges United States to Recognize Progress in Intellectual Property Protection

Vietnam’s Foreign Ministry calls for a fair evaluation after US designates the country as a 'Priority Foreign Country' in annual IP report.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has requested that the United States provide an objective and balanced assessment of Vietnam’s efforts in intellectual property protection. The call comes after the US named Vietnam a 'Priority Foreign Country' in its annual global IP protection and enforcement report. Vietnamese…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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Bulgaria Removed from U.S. Intellectual Property Watch List Following Enforcement Gains
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Bulgaria Removed from U.S. Intellectual Property Watch List Following Enforcement Gains

USTR cites major anti-piracy actions and criminal prosecutions as grounds for Bulgaria’s removal from annual Watch List

The United States Trade Representative has officially removed Bulgaria from its Special 301 Watch List, recognizing the country’s recent progress in enforcing intellectual property rights. The decision follows a series of significant law enforcement actions in Bulgaria, including the seizure of major piracy domains an…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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US Special 301 Report Flags Persistent IP Protection Concerns in India
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US Special 301 Report Flags Persistent IP Protection Concerns in India

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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USTR Releases 2026 Special 301 Report on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement
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USTR Releases 2026 Special 301 Report on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement

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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India on US Special 301 list has no legal effect but shapes trade pressure: GTRI
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India on US Special 301 list has no legal effect but shapes trade pressure: GTRI

The TOI Business Desk is a vigilant and dedicated team of journalists committed to delivering the latest and most relevant business news from around the world to readers of The Ti…

The TOI Business Desk is a vigilant and dedicated team of journalists committed to delivering the latest and most relevant business news from around the world to readers of The Times of India. The primary focus of the TOI Business Desk is to keep a watchful eye on the global business landscape, covering a wide spectru…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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India on US priority watch list for IP rights; Vietnam named top offender
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India on US priority watch list for IP rights; Vietnam named top offender

Vietnam has been designated as a Priority Foreign Country, the most serious classification, and could face a potential US investigation under Section 301.

Vietnam has been designated as a Priority Foreign Country, the most serious classification, and could face a potential US investigation under Section 301. India, along with China, Russia and three other countries, has been placed on the US priority watch list in the 2026 Special 301 report over concerns on intellectua…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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Turkish Patent and Trademark Office Assumes Full Authority Over Trademark Revocation Proceedings
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Turkish Patent and Trademark Office Assumes Full Authority Over Trademark Revocation Proceedings

Implementation of Article 26 and New Regulations Mark a Significant Shift in Turkey’s Trademark Revocation Process

The Turkish Patent and Trademark Office now holds exclusive authority to examine and decide on trademark revocation requests, following the full implementation of Article 26 of the Industrial Property Code and the recent publication of new regulations. The changes introduce new procedural requirements, including an es…

Thursday, April 30, 2026
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Tokyo Court Imposes Prison Sentence and Fine for Spoiler-Filled Copyright Infringement
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Tokyo Court Imposes Prison Sentence and Fine for Spoiler-Filled Copyright Infringement

Godzilla and Overlord Rights Holders Secure Criminal Conviction Against Website Owner for Detailed Plot Summaries

A Tokyo District Court has sentenced a website owner to 18 months in prison and imposed a fine exceeding $6,000 for publishing spoiler-heavy posts containing extensive plot details and images from the films Godzilla Minus One and the anime series Overlord. The conviction, initiated by complaints from major Japanese co…

Thursday, April 30, 2026
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Law Ministry Calls to Stop the Piracy on Sports Broadcasts
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Indonesian Law Ministry Urges Stronger Measures Against Sports Broadcast Piracy

Director General Hermansyah Siregar highlights the need for public awareness and legal compliance to protect the nation’s sports industry.

The Indonesian Ministry of Law and Human Rights has reiterated its commitment to combating the widespread piracy of sports broadcasts. Director General of Intellectual Property Hermansyah Siregar emphasized the critical role of intellectual property protection in sustaining a competitive sports industry and called for…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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