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Dentons Strengthens Hong Kong IP and Technology Practice with Trio of Partner Hires from Baker McKenzie
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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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Saudi individual patent filings surge 102% in 2025
PatentsGlobal

Saudi individual patent filings surge 102% in 2025

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.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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CNIPA Releases the Annual Work Guidelines for Demonstration and Creation of a Strong Intellectual Property Nation (2026)
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CNIPA Releases the Annual Work Guidelines for Demonstration and Creation of a Strong Intellectual Property Nation (2026)

On April 29, 2026, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released the Annual Work Guidelines for Demonstration and Creation of a Strong Intellectual Proper…

On April 29, 2026, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released the Annual Work Guidelines for Demonstration and Creation of a Strong Intellectual Property Nation (2026) (知识产权强国建设示范创建年度工作指引（2026)). On patent quality, the Guidelines reinforce the policy shift away from quantity-based metrics:…

Monday, May 4, 2026
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US Again Flags India on Intellectual Property Rights Protection, Keeps It on Priority Watch List
PatentsIndia

US Again Flags India on Intellectual Property Rights Protection, Keeps It on Priority Watch List

India, May 02 : India has once again been placed on the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) “Priority Watch List” in its latest annual review of intellectual property righ…

India, May 02 : India has once again been placed on the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) “Priority Watch List” in its latest annual review of intellectual property rights (IPR) protection and enforcement. The designation places India among six countries identified by the US as having significant concerns re…

Saturday, May 2, 2026
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USTR Maintains China on Priority Watch List in 2026 Special 301 Report Amid Persistent IP and Trade Concerns
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USTR Maintains China on Priority Watch List in 2026 Special 301 Report Amid Persistent IP and Trade Concerns

United States Trade Representative cites slow reform pace, technology transfer issues, and high levels of counterfeiting as key reasons for continued scrutiny of China’s intellect…

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released its 2026 Special 301 Report, continuing China’s designation on the Priority Watch List due to ongoing concerns over intellectual property protection, technology transfer, trade secret enforcement, and counterfeiting. The report highlights slow pr…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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Saudi individual patent filings surge 102% in 2025

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.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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CNIPA Releases the Annual Work Guidelines for Demonstration and Creation of a Strong Intellectual Property Nation (2026)

On April 29, 2026, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released the Annual Work Guidelines for Demonstration and Creation of a Strong Intellectual Property Nation (2026) (知识产权强国建设示范创建年度工作指引（2026)). On patent quality, the Guidelines reinforce the policy shift away from quantity-based metrics:…

Monday, May 4, 2026
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Becton Dickinson Sues Baxter Over Infusion Pump Patents

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...

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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Detailed Information About PCT Filing

Regularly check our site to learn about PCT filing and more crucial ideas. The patent Cooperation Treaty is known as PCT. It is an international agreement that has more than 150 members. Submitting a single PCT applic...

Saturday, August 13, 2022
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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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PatentsIndia

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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TrademarksGlobal

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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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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Saudi individual patent filings surge 102% in 2025
PatentsGlobal

Saudi individual patent filings surge 102% in 2025

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.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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CNIPA Releases the Annual Work Guidelines for Demonstration and Creation of a Strong Intellectual Property Nation (2026)
PatentsGlobal

CNIPA Releases the Annual Work Guidelines for Demonstration and Creation of a Strong Intellectual Property Nation (2026)

On April 29, 2026, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released the Annual Work Guidelines for Demonstration and Creation of a Strong Intellectual Proper…

On April 29, 2026, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released the Annual Work Guidelines for Demonstration and Creation of a Strong Intellectual Property Nation (2026) (知识产权强国建设示范创建年度工作指引（2026)). On patent quality, the Guidelines reinforce the policy shift away from quantity-based metrics:…

Monday, May 4, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
US Again Flags India on Intellectual Property Rights Protection, Keeps It on Priority Watch List
PatentsIndia

US Again Flags India on Intellectual Property Rights Protection, Keeps It on Priority Watch List

India, May 02 : India has once again been placed on the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) “Priority Watch List” in its latest annual review of intellectual property righ…

India, May 02 : India has once again been placed on the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) “Priority Watch List” in its latest annual review of intellectual property rights (IPR) protection and enforcement. The designation places India among six countries identified by the US as having significant concerns re…

Saturday, May 2, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
USTR Maintains China on Priority Watch List in 2026 Special 301 Report Amid Persistent IP and Trade Concerns
PatentsChina

USTR Maintains China on Priority Watch List in 2026 Special 301 Report Amid Persistent IP and Trade Concerns

United States Trade Representative cites slow reform pace, technology transfer issues, and high levels of counterfeiting as key reasons for continued scrutiny of China’s intellect…

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released its 2026 Special 301 Report, continuing China’s designation on the Priority Watch List due to ongoing concerns over intellectual property protection, technology transfer, trade secret enforcement, and counterfeiting. The report highlights slow pr…

Friday, May 1, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
India on US priority watch list for Intellectual Property rights: What it means and why it matters
PatentsIndia

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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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
IIPLA News Desk
Saudi individual patent filings surge 102% in 2025
PatentsGlobal

Saudi individual patent filings surge 102% in 2025

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.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
CNIPA Releases the Annual Work Guidelines for Demonstration and Creation of a Strong Intellectual Property Nation (2026)
PatentsGlobal

CNIPA Releases the Annual Work Guidelines for Demonstration and Creation of a Strong Intellectual Property Nation (2026)

On April 29, 2026, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released the Annual Work Guidelines for Demonstration and Creation of a Strong Intellectual Proper…

On April 29, 2026, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released the Annual Work Guidelines for Demonstration and Creation of a Strong Intellectual Property Nation (2026) (知识产权强国建设示范创建年度工作指引（2026)). On patent quality, the Guidelines reinforce the policy shift away from quantity-based metrics:…

Monday, May 4, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
US Again Flags India on Intellectual Property Rights Protection, Keeps It on Priority Watch List
PatentsIndia

US Again Flags India on Intellectual Property Rights Protection, Keeps It on Priority Watch List

India, May 02 : India has once again been placed on the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) “Priority Watch List” in its latest annual review of intellectual property righ…

India, May 02 : India has once again been placed on the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) “Priority Watch List” in its latest annual review of intellectual property rights (IPR) protection and enforcement. The designation places India among six countries identified by the US as having significant concerns re…

Saturday, May 2, 2026
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Crimes of infringement of intellectual property rights worth about 280 billion won, including counte.. - MK
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Crimes of infringement of intellectual property rights worth about 280 billion won, including counte.. - MK

Crimes of infringement of intellectual property rights worth about 280 billion won, including counterfeit K-brand goods, were caught last year. Until now, crimes of infringement o…

Crimes of infringement of intellectual property rights worth about 280 billion won, including counterfeit K-brand goods, were caught last year. Until now, crimes of infringement of intellectual property rights have been mainly targeted at famous overseas brands. However, with the recent increase in popularity of Korea…

Monday, May 4, 2026
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India Remains on U.S. Priority Watch List Over Intellectual Property Concerns
TrademarksGlobal

India Remains on U.S. Priority Watch List Over Intellectual Property Concerns

WASHINGTON — The United States has again placed India on its Priority Watch List for intellectual property concerns, citing persistent enforcement gaps, patent delays and long-run…

WASHINGTON — The United States has again placed India on its Priority Watch List for intellectual property concerns, citing persistent enforcement gaps, patent delays and long-running disputes over protections for pharmaceutical and digital products. The designation was included in the 2026 Special 301 Report released…

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

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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