Google Challenges Patent Reexamination "Settled Expectation" Rule in Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court

Google petitions Supreme Court to challenge USPTO’s “settled expectation” rule, arguing it exceeds AIA authority and ...

Conclusion of the EFTA–MERCOSUR Free Trade Agreement: GIs and more

On July 2-3, 2025, MERCOSUR-EFTA FTA concluded in Buenos Aires, aiming to form a 300M-population, $4.3T GDP zone to boos...

India and Global IPR Treaties: India Must Adopt a Stronger Stance

India must transition from a defensive to an offensive approach regarding intellectual property rights (IPR) by signing ...

China spends big on IPR royalties, values innovation more

China has been lavishing money on intellectual property right (IPR) royalties with a 20-year streak of double-digit grow...

More gov't support for firms in IPR disputes

BEIJING, Sept. 11 -- The government is to establish a litigation response contingency fund to help companies deal with i...