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Sisvel POS pool gains momentum, becoming ‘dominant’ offering, head of licensing says May 05, 2026 | Steve Scherer

Sisvel is quickly growing its licensing program for point-of-sale, or POS, payment devices, adding four more companies this week. The patent licensing and pool management firm expects the pool to become the “d... (more story)

IP-backed lending a priority for UK and needs support to grow, minister urges May 05, 2026 | Douglas Clarke-Williams

The growth of IP-backed financing is a key priority for the UK government, the minister responsible for intellectual property has said. Kanishka Narayan also emphasized the acceleration of the innovation cycle... (more story)

Indonesia AI copyright reform draws pushback over risks to creators, competition May 05, 2026 | Roffie Kuniawan

Indonesia’s proposed copyright reform is facing scrutiny as experts warn that extending protection to AI-generated works could undermine human creators and concentrate market power.

Xiaomi ordered to deposit $28.7 million in Indian SEP suit May 05, 2026 | Freny Patel

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has been ordered to deposit $28.7 million in a SEP infringement dispute with Malikie. Relying on filings made in China and concerns over Xiaomi’s financial position and lack of ... (more story)

UKIPO to start overhaul of trademark services in September May 04, 2026 | Douglas Clarke-Williams

The system of trademark filing and searches in the UK is set for an overhaul starting in September, as the country’s intellectual property authority grapples with a growing number of non-traditional trademark ... (more story)

China's trademark office should take more action to fight bad-faith filings, Pop Mart exec says May 04, 2026 | Douglas Clarke-Williams

A senior executive at Beijing-based toy brand Pop Mart has said that the Chinese trademark authority should be more proactive in refusing bad-faith filings, as the country anticipates new legislation to address the issue.

WIPO pushes AI-driven reforms to sustain IP system amid global pressures May 04, 2026 | Inbar Preiss

The World Intellectual Property Organization is advancing AI-driven and operational reforms, including digital platforms and treaty updates, chief Daren Tang said. The aim is to modernize global IP systems, im... (more story)

Vietnam urges US to reassess IP record after 'Priority Foreign Country' tag May 04, 2026 | Hoa Dinh

Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has asked the US to provide “an objective and balanced assessment" of the progress the country has made in improving intellectual property protection, in response to the U... (more story)

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Judge Newman turns to Supreme Court in fight for US judicial independence May 05, 2026 | Nick Robertson

Now removed from the bench for three years, patent law trailblazer and embattled US Judge Pauline Newman is resorting to the Supreme Court to challenge her suspension from the US Court of Appeals for the Feder... (more story)

US Supreme Court ‘skinny label’ arguments focus on pleading standards, not patents April 30, 2026 | Nick Robertson

Multiple justices of the US Supreme Court appeared wary on Wednesday of an opinion that would change the standard for induced patent infringement during oral arguments in Hikma Pharmaceuticals v. Amarin Pharma... (more story)

False endorsement collides with ad tech in US case against social media app April 30, 2026 | Melissa Ritti

New federal litigation in Tennessee could test the ability of US intellectual property law to keep pace with geotargeted advertising, cross-platform content flows and globalized app ecosystems. “The conduct is... (more story)

With filing habits influencing turnaround, USPTO trademark output rises April 30, 2026 | Melissa Ritti

Trademark examinations at the US Patent and Trademark Office reached a record high last month, as data suggests that higher quality applications are having an impact on processing speeds and downstream disputes.

EU design overhaul to take effect in July, leaving key questions to EUIPO April 30, 2026 | Inbar Preiss

The EU’s design reform takes effect on July 1, extending protection to digital and animated designs. While new rules modernize filings and disputes, key technical details remain unresolved, leaving the EU Inte... (more story)

Tesla, InterDigital divided on patent pool rights in face-off at UK’s top court April 29, 2026 | Douglas Clarke-Williams

Landmark litigation between Tesla and InterDigital saw arguments aired in a UK Supreme Court hearing this week that centered on a dispute between the parties over whether or not the English courts’ jurisdictio... (more story)

UpCodes co-founder reflects on Third Circuit fair use win April 29, 2026 | Nick Robertson

Garrett Reynolds, co-founder of code access startup UpCodes, says a recent ruling from the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirming the company’s fair use defense marks a significant moment not just... (more story)

Test of USPTO power, Federal Circuit deference, teed up in Google cert petition April 28, 2026 | Melissa Ritti

The US Patent and Trademark Office’s position that after six years without a substantive challenge to validity a patent owner rightfully forms a “settled expectation” that their asset is inter partes review-pr... (more story)