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Fri, May 22, 2026

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Companies House and IPO Alert Businesses to Beware of Fraudulent Payment Demands
PatentsUK

Companies House and IPO Alert Businesses to Beware of Fraudulent Payment Demands

UK government agencies caution companies against deceptive invoices falsely claiming to represent official services

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…

Friday, May 22, 2026
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Dentons Strengthens Hong Kong IP and Technology Practice with Trio of Partner Hires from Baker McKenzie
PatentsGlobal

Dentons Strengthens Hong Kong IP and Technology Practice with Trio of Partner Hires from Baker McKenzie

New partners Loke-Khoon Tan, Dominic Edmondson, and Maria Joannides Smith join Dentons to enhance IP, AI, data privacy, and technology capabilities across Asia-Pacific and globally

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…

Friday, May 22, 2026
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Apple Secures Animato Talent and IP in Strategic Acqui-Hire Deal Under EU Digital Markets Act
PatentsEurope

Apple Secures Animato Talent and IP in Strategic Acqui-Hire Deal Under EU Digital Markets Act

Apple expands its digital avatar capabilities by acquiring key Animato employees and licensing its intellectual property through a structured acqui-hire arrangement.

In a transaction filed with the European Commission under the EU Digital Markets Act, Apple has acquired select employees and intellectual property from Animato, a startup specializing in virtual avatar software for video chats and language tutoring. The deal includes a non-exclusive license to Animato’s IP and acquis…

Friday, May 22, 2026
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Companies House and IPO Alert Businesses to Beware of Fraudulent Payment Demands

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…

Friday, May 22, 2026
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Vietnam Urges U.S. to Provide Fair Review of Intellectual Property Protection Progress

Foreign Ministry Responds to U.S. 'Priority Foreign Country' Designation, Citing Legal Reforms and International Cooperation

Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the United States to offer an objective and balanced evaluation of the country's intellectual property protection efforts. The statement follows the U.S. government's decision to list Vietnam as a 'Priority Foreign Country' in its annual global IP report. Vietnamese…

Saturday, May 2, 2026
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India on US priority watch list for Intellectual Property rights: What it means and why it matters

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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Vietnam Intensifies IP Enforcement Following U.S. Priority Watch List Designation

Government aims for 20% rise in enforcement actions amid U.S. pressure and trade tensions

Vietnam has announced a nationwide crackdown on intellectual property violations, seeking a 20% increase in enforcement cases after being named a 'priority foreign country' by the U.S. Trade Representative. The initiative targets copyright, trademark, and counterfeiting offenses across multiple sectors, as the U.S. we…

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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