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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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Intellectual Property Shapes the Commercial Landscape of Modern Football Globally and in Zimbabwe
TrademarksGlobal

Intellectual Property Shapes the Commercial Landscape of Modern Football Globally and in Zimbabwe

From global icons to local clubs, football’s value increasingly hinges on trademarks, image rights, and media licensing, revealing disparities in IP protection across markets

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…

Friday, May 22, 2026
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Europe Trademarks Update Puts Battle and Boehringer European Strategy in Focus
TrademarksGlobal

Europe Trademarks Update Puts Battle and Boehringer European Strategy in Focus

Practical trademarks context for IP teams tracking Trademarks, Battle, Boehringer European.

IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, Battle, Boehringer European, with practical notes for Europe IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Thursday, May 21, 2026
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Europe Trademarks Update Puts Clarivate and IPfolio Strategy in Focus
TrademarksGlobal

Europe Trademarks Update Puts Clarivate and IPfolio Strategy in Focus

Practical trademarks context for IP teams tracking Trademarks, Clarivate, IPfolio.

IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, Clarivate, IPfolio, with practical notes for Europe IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Thursday, May 21, 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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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...

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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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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
IIPLA News Desk
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
Intellectual Property Shapes the Commercial Landscape of Modern Football Globally and in Zimbabwe
TrademarksGlobal

Intellectual Property Shapes the Commercial Landscape of Modern Football Globally and in Zimbabwe

From global icons to local clubs, football’s value increasingly hinges on trademarks, image rights, and media licensing, revealing disparities in IP protection across markets

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…

Friday, May 22, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
Europe Trademarks Update Puts Battle and Boehringer European Strategy in Focus
TrademarksGlobal

Europe Trademarks Update Puts Battle and Boehringer European Strategy in Focus

Practical trademarks context for IP teams tracking Trademarks, Battle, Boehringer European.

IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, Battle, Boehringer European, with practical notes for Europe IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Thursday, May 21, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
Europe Trademarks Update Puts Clarivate and IPfolio Strategy in Focus
TrademarksGlobal

Europe Trademarks Update Puts Clarivate and IPfolio Strategy in Focus

Practical trademarks context for IP teams tracking Trademarks, Clarivate, IPfolio.

IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, Clarivate, IPfolio, with practical notes for Europe IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Thursday, May 21, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
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
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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
IIPLA News Desk
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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USPTO Director Squires Highlights Constitutional Roots of IP Protection at INTA 2026 in London
PatentsUSA

USPTO Director Squires Highlights Constitutional Roots of IP Protection at INTA 2026 in London

In keynote remarks, Director John A. Squires underscores the historic significance of intellectual property rights enshrined in the U.S. Constitution and celebrates enduring Anglo…

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…

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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Firm hire: Kuits Solicitors strengthens intellectual property team
PatentsGlobal

Firm hire: Kuits Solicitors strengthens intellectual property team

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 an…

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…

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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Trademarks

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Intellectual Property Shapes the Commercial Landscape of Modern Football Globally and in Zimbabwe
TrademarksGlobal

Intellectual Property Shapes the Commercial Landscape of Modern Football Globally and in Zimbabwe

From global icons to local clubs, football’s value increasingly hinges on trademarks, image rights, and media licensing, revealing disparities in IP protection across markets

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…

Friday, May 22, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
Europe Trademarks Update Puts Battle and Boehringer European Strategy in Focus
TrademarksGlobal

Europe Trademarks Update Puts Battle and Boehringer European Strategy in Focus

Practical trademarks context for IP teams tracking Trademarks, Battle, Boehringer European.

IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, Battle, Boehringer European, with practical notes for Europe IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Thursday, May 21, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
Europe Trademarks Update Puts Clarivate and IPfolio Strategy in Focus
TrademarksGlobal

Europe Trademarks Update Puts Clarivate and IPfolio Strategy in Focus

Practical trademarks context for IP teams tracking Trademarks, Clarivate, IPfolio.

IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, Clarivate, IPfolio, with practical notes for Europe IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Thursday, May 21, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
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