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Draganfly Expands Defense Drone Capabilities with Acquisition of Skip Dynamix’s Fixed-Wing Technology
TrademarksGlobal

Draganfly Expands Defense Drone Capabilities with Acquisition of Skip Dynamix’s Fixed-Wing Technology

The acquisition integrates ultra-low-cost, mass-producible fixed-wing UAV systems into Draganfly’s portfolio, enhancing long-range ISR and autonomous mission capabilities

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…

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
Kuwait’s Intellectual Property Sector Yields KD 6.69 Million in Fees Amid Rising Activity
PatentsMiddle East

Kuwait’s Intellectual Property Sector Yields KD 6.69 Million in Fees Amid Rising Activity

Ministry of Commerce and Industry reports significant growth in trademarks, patents, and industrial designs transactions, underscoring regulatory enhancements and economic diversi…

Kuwait’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has announced robust growth in intellectual property services, with the Trademarks and Patents Department recording 68,632 transactions in 2025, generating approximately KD 6.69 million ($21.7 million) in fees. This surge reflects the government’s strategic initiatives to bol…

Wednesday, May 13, 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
Request the US to objectively assess Vietnam in intellectual property protection
PolicyGlobal

Request the US to objectively assess Vietnam in intellectual property protection

It is requested that the US side have an objective and balanced assessment of Vietnam's efforts and achievements in the field of intellectual property protection.

It is requested that the US side have an objective and balanced assessment of Vietnam's efforts and achievements in the field of intellectual property protection. On May 1, answering reporters' questions, requesting to know Vietnam's reaction to the US identification of Vietnam as a "priority foreign country" in the A…

Friday, May 1, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
Qatar celebrates World Intellectual Property Day
PatentsGlobal

Qatar Spotlights Intellectual Property’s Role in Sports Sector at National Celebration

Ministry of Commerce and Industry leads World Intellectual Property Day event, emphasizing legal innovation and technological advancement in sports.

Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry marked World Intellectual Property Day with a dedicated event at the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, focusing on the intersection of intellectual property rights and the sports industry. The gathering featured remarks from national and international officials, highlight…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
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Kuwait’s Intellectual Property Sector Yields KD 6.69 Million in Fees Amid Rising Activity

Kuwait’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has announced robust growth in intellectual property services, with the Trademarks and Patents Department recording 68,632 transactions in 2025, generating approximately KD 6.69 million ($21.7 million) in fees. This surge reflects the government’s strategic initiatives to bol…

Wednesday, May 13, 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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Request the US to objectively assess Vietnam in intellectual property protection

It is requested that the US side have an objective and balanced assessment of Vietnam's efforts and achievements in the field of intellectual property protection. On May 1, answering reporters' questions, requesting to know Vietnam's reaction to the US identification of Vietnam as a "priority foreign country" in the A…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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GlobalPatents

Qatar Spotlights Intellectual Property’s Role in Sports Sector at National Celebration

Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry marked World Intellectual Property Day with a dedicated event at the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, focusing on the intersection of intellectual property rights and the sports industry. The gathering featured remarks from national and international officials, highlight…

Wednesday, April 29, 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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IP Blog

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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Draganfly Expands Defense Drone Capabilities with Acquisition of Skip Dynamix’s Fixed-Wing Technology
TrademarksGlobal

Draganfly Expands Defense Drone Capabilities with Acquisition of Skip Dynamix’s Fixed-Wing Technology

The acquisition integrates ultra-low-cost, mass-producible fixed-wing UAV systems into Draganfly’s portfolio, enhancing long-range ISR and autonomous mission capabilities

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…

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
Kuwait’s Intellectual Property Sector Yields KD 6.69 Million in Fees Amid Rising Activity
PatentsMiddle East

Kuwait’s Intellectual Property Sector Yields KD 6.69 Million in Fees Amid Rising Activity

Ministry of Commerce and Industry reports significant growth in trademarks, patents, and industrial designs transactions, underscoring regulatory enhancements and economic diversi…

Kuwait’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has announced robust growth in intellectual property services, with the Trademarks and Patents Department recording 68,632 transactions in 2025, generating approximately KD 6.69 million ($21.7 million) in fees. This surge reflects the government’s strategic initiatives to bol…

Wednesday, May 13, 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
Request the US to objectively assess Vietnam in intellectual property protection
PolicyGlobal

Request the US to objectively assess Vietnam in intellectual property protection

It is requested that the US side have an objective and balanced assessment of Vietnam's efforts and achievements in the field of intellectual property protection.

It is requested that the US side have an objective and balanced assessment of Vietnam's efforts and achievements in the field of intellectual property protection. On May 1, answering reporters' questions, requesting to know Vietnam's reaction to the US identification of Vietnam as a "priority foreign country" in the A…

Friday, May 1, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
Qatar celebrates World Intellectual Property Day
PatentsGlobal

Qatar Spotlights Intellectual Property’s Role in Sports Sector at National Celebration

Ministry of Commerce and Industry leads World Intellectual Property Day event, emphasizing legal innovation and technological advancement in sports.

Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry marked World Intellectual Property Day with a dedicated event at the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, focusing on the intersection of intellectual property rights and the sports industry. The gathering featured remarks from national and international officials, highlight…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
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Kuwait’s Intellectual Property Sector Yields KD 6.69 Million in Fees Amid Rising Activity
PatentsMiddle East

Kuwait’s Intellectual Property Sector Yields KD 6.69 Million in Fees Amid Rising Activity

Ministry of Commerce and Industry reports significant growth in trademarks, patents, and industrial designs transactions, underscoring regulatory enhancements and economic diversi…

Kuwait’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has announced robust growth in intellectual property services, with the Trademarks and Patents Department recording 68,632 transactions in 2025, generating approximately KD 6.69 million ($21.7 million) in fees. This surge reflects the government’s strategic initiatives to bol…

Wednesday, May 13, 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
Qatar celebrates World Intellectual Property Day
PatentsGlobal

Qatar Spotlights Intellectual Property’s Role in Sports Sector at National Celebration

Ministry of Commerce and Industry leads World Intellectual Property Day event, emphasizing legal innovation and technological advancement in sports.

Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry marked World Intellectual Property Day with a dedicated event at the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, focusing on the intersection of intellectual property rights and the sports industry. The gathering featured remarks from national and international officials, highlight…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
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Draganfly Expands Defense Drone Capabilities with Acquisition of Skip Dynamix’s Fixed-Wing Technology
TrademarksGlobal

Draganfly Expands Defense Drone Capabilities with Acquisition of Skip Dynamix’s Fixed-Wing Technology

The acquisition integrates ultra-low-cost, mass-producible fixed-wing UAV systems into Draganfly’s portfolio, enhancing long-range ISR and autonomous mission capabilities

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…

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
IIPLA News Desk