Region-focused IP developments curated by the IIPLA newsroom, including policy shifts, litigation, brand disputes, patent activity, and enforcement updates.
Companies House and the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) have jointly issued a warning to UK businesses about unsolicited payment requests. These fraudulent invoices often mimic official correspondence, demanding inflated fees for services that are either free or available at lower costs through legitimate governmen…
Dentons has expanded its Intellectual Property and Technology practice in Hong Kong by appointing three partners from Baker McKenzie. The additions of Loke-Khoon Tan, Dominic Edmondson, and Maria Joannides Smith bolster the firm’s expertise in IP protection, artificial intelligence, data privacy, cybersecurity, teleco…
Modern football transcends sport, evolving into a complex intellectual property ecosystem. Globally renowned clubs and players leverage trademarks, image rights, and broadcasting licenses to monetize their brands. Zimbabwean football clubs are beginning to adopt similar IP strategies, though with varying degrees of fo…
IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, Battle, Boehringer European, with practical notes for Europe IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, Clarivate, IPfolio, with practical notes for Europe IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
Draganfly Inc. has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement to acquire Skip Dynamix’s drone technology assets, including its fixed-wing ultra-low-cost unmanned aerial systems designed for long-range intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and one-way missions. This strategic acquisition strengthens Draga…
The UK government has expanded the membership of its IP Crime Group, adding major companies and trade associations, while updating guidance on intellectual property enforcement. These developments aim to provide businesses with improved resources and affordable legal options to address IP crime and infringement effect…
At the 2026 INTA Annual Meeting in London, USPTO Director John A. Squires delivered remarks emphasizing the foundational role of intellectual property protections in the American constitutional framework. He reflected on the longstanding partnership between the United States and the United Kingdom, commemorated Americ…
At the INTA Annual Meeting in London, USPTO Director John A. Squires delivered a keynote emphasizing the agency's proactive approach to trademark issues arising from personal branding, name-image-likeness (NIL) rights, and AI-generated content. Drawing on examples from collegiate athletics and entertainment, Squires u…
IP House and the UK Intellectual Property Office have entered into a formal partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding, aiming to enhance the fight against intellectual property crime. The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration on investigations, information sharing, and enforcement efforts, reflec…
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…
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…
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…
Aptiv Technologies has narrowed its Delaware federal patent case against Microchip Technology, trimming infringement allegations tied to automotive USB hub routing patents while the dispute continues.
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…
It said that Vietnam is not entering into good faith negotiations or making significant progress in negotiations to provide adequate and effective IP rights protection. India has landed among a list of six countries on the priority watch list of the US Trade Representative (USTR). The USTR deals with adequacy and effe…
Expanding Patent Portfolio Builds Competitive Moat Across Consumer Gaming, Enterprise, and Defense Markets AUSTIN, Texas, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virtuix Inc. (NASDAQ: VTIX), a leading developer of full-body virtual reality (VR) systems, today announced that it has received a Notice of Allowance from the Un…
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…
Withers & Rogers, a leading intellectual property law firm, has announced the opening of a new office in Birmingham, marking a significant expansion of its UK operations. The firm’s new base will be located in the tallest office space in the city, reinforcing its commitment to growth in the region.
Ukrainian legal professionals are raising alarms over the Bureau of Economic Security’s attempts to classify leasing payments for vehicles, including aircraft, as royalties subject to additional taxation. Experts argue that such payments do not involve the transfer of intellectual property rights and warn that the mov…
A recent decision handed down by the Düsseldorf Local Division in UPC_CFI_351/2024 underscores the Unified Patent Court's authority to mandate transparency when a defendant’s public statements distort the reality of a l…
Van Loon had applied to inspect and preserve evidence at Inverquark’s exhibition stand in advance of a potential main action, which went ahead despite a protective letter having been filed previously by the defendant (s…
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