WTO Deadlock On Plan To Free Covid Vaccines From IP Protection
WTO deadlock on plan to free Covid vaccines from IP protection
Why Amazon Counterfeit Products Will Soon Be A Thing Of The Past
Amazon and the IPR Center will hold “bad actors” accountable to the fullest extent of the law.
Apple Must Pay $500 Million Over Patent Violations, US Court Rules
Apple must pay $500 million over patent violations, US court rules
Pier 1 Imports Update: Buyer Found To Secure E-Commerce Business For $20 Million
Pier 1 Imports has secured a stalking horse bidder to pick up its intellectual property, data, and other e-commerce related assets in a $20 million deal.
Chinese Professor Convicted for Economic Espionage in the US, Tried to Steal Secrets For PLA
Americans are divided politically but agree that those who steal trade secrets and commit acts of espionage that might benefit an enemy country should be dealt with harshly. The case of Zhang Hao is one example.
Apple Lawsuit 2019: Tim Cook’s Firm Faces Lawsuit Over AirPods Patents
A company said Apple knowingly infringes patents related to how the AirPods wireless headphones work, and has filed a lawsuit against the iPhone maker.
US, China Trade Talks To Be Resolved Within Two Weeks, Says Mulvaney
The fate of the U.S, China trade talks could be known in the next two weeks, according to White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney.
US-China Trade Talks Could Reach ‘Biggest Deal Ever’ Soon, Says Trump
The trade talks between the U.S. and China are sending out positive signals. Chances of a mini-deal were evident in the words of President Donald Trump who declared that he was looking forward to sealing a comprehensive trade deal with China after meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
Samsung Supplier Officials, Employees Charged For Leaking OLED Tech To Chinese Rivals
Nine people, including officials of a Samsung supplier group, were charged for allegedly selling the South Korean tech giant’s new OLED technology to Chinese rivals.
Roger Federer And The RF Logo: Nike Holds Legal Advantage, Expert Says
Roger Federer did not renew his deal with Nike and brought an end to a 20-year association with the American sportswear giant in 2018.
Samsung Gear Fit Pro In The Works? South Korea Giant Trademarks New Fitness Tracker
Samsung could be working on another fitness tracker if a new trademark application is to be considered.
The ‘Cancer Moonshot’ May Succeed — If We Don't Weaken Patent Protections [Opinion]
Joe Biden's "cancer moonshot" can only succeed if there's an incentive to develop new drugs and technologies.
Huawei Files Lawsuit Against Samsung, Cites Patent Infringement
The Chinese mobile giant claimed infringement of smartphone patents, seeking “reasonable compensation” from Samsung.
Facebook (FB) Wins Trademark Suit In China
A Chinese beverage company had registered “face book” as its trademark in 2014, a move that a Beijing court ruled “violated moral principles.”
Alibaba Group Names Head Of Anti-Counterfeiting, IP Unit
The appointment comes days after the Chinese e-commerce giant avoided being named on a U.S. blacklist of sites hosting sales of fake goods.
As Qualcomm Faces China's Wrath, Tech Foundation Steps Up Critique Of Beijing
Meet Rob Atkinson, the man helping Qualcomm and other U.S. technology companies critique China's policies, via his foundation.
Trans-Pacific Partnership Intellectual Property Law: Why Internet Freedom Groups Don't Like TPP Trade Agreement
Imposing U.S. copyright laws on other countries through the Trans-Pacific Partnership would stifle Internet freedom and innovation, rights groups say.
TPP Treaty Full Text: WikiLeaks Releases Trans-Pacific Partnership Intellectual Property Rights Chapter
WikiLeaks claims to have the final negotiated text of the Obama administration's Trans-Pacific Partnership that covers intellectual property rights.
New TPP Leaks Reveal US Pushing For Strong Copyright, IP Enforcement
The laws proposed by the U.S. call for stronger copyright protection and could allow the destruction of servers that host copyrighted material, according to the leaked documents.
Michael Jordan Loses China Trademark Lawsuit To Chinese Knockoff Brand Qiaodan Sports
China's Supreme Court in Beijing dismissed the trademark suit under the grounds that there was insufficient evidence.
Dallas Buyers Club Producers Demand Alleged Online Pirates Reveal Income In Lawsuit
Content companies have struggled to balance protecting their works from online piracy and avoiding bad publicity for harsh legal tactics.
How To Measure The Long-Term Growth Potential Of A Startup
For starters, keep your company name short, and make sure to incorporate.
Critics Say Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement Favors Big Pharma, Forgets Patients
A new trade agreement could have big implications for Big Pharma.
Tesla Motors Opens Patents: Elon Musk's Electric Cars Now Part Of 'Open Source Movement'
Elon Musk, the head of Tesla Motors Inc., says the electric vehicle company has opened up all of its patents in a move to spur more competition.
India Says It Will Not Participate In A US Investigation Of Intellectual Property Rights Violations
Rights holders lost nearly $11.9 billion in 2012 due to illicit activities in India, including sectors like packaged foods and personal goods.
Egyptian And Tunisian Constitutions Favor Intellectual Property Rights – Here’s Why That’s Important
The countries' new constitutions have provisions to protect intellectual property rights in an attempt to foster a “knowledge economy.”
India Rejects US Allegations About Intellectual Property Rights Stance, Says Its IPR Regime Is WTO Compliant; Accuses US Of Trade Protectionism
The U.S. was concerned about a compulsory license given to India-based Natco Pharma to produce a cheaper cancer drug than Bayer's Nexavar.
WikiLeaks Releases Draft Chapter For Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) On Intellectual Property
The full chapter of the broader international trade agreement raises concerns about individual rights and free expression.
Tesla Motors’ (TSLA) Trademark Problem In China: What Multinational Companies Can Learn From Tesla About Securing A Trademark On The Mainland
Despite China’s new trademark law, companies still need to plan well ahead before entering the mainland market.
Stevie Wonder To Play Special Concert In Marrakesh, Morocco For Blind Treaty Negotiators
Stevie Wonder will perform in Marrakesh for members of the World Intellectual Property Organization after a new treaty for the blind has been adopted.