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Invisalign clear dental aligning brace in a dentist's hands

Invisalign maker wins relief in 17 EU states in patent clash with Chinese rival

Getty’s financial turmoil highlights fight to preserve copyright value

Advisory approach to UK SEP reform draws competing stakeholder reactions

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Huiyuan Group drops juice brand after $14.5m trademark ruling in China October 20, 2026 | MLex Staff

China's iconic juice maker Huiyuan is at the center of an escalating trademark dispute, with its original operating group announcing plans to stop using the brand after affiliated companies were ordered to pay... (more story)

US Supreme Court recusals leave worldwide copyright ruling intact October 19, 2026 | Nick Robertson

Four US Supreme Court justices recused themselves from review of a copyright decision on the global nature of termination notices, leaving the court without a quorum and resulting in the affirmance of the US C... (more story)

Former Google engineer Ding’s company sanctioned over US AI trade-secret theft October 19, 2026 | Samuel Rubenfeld

The US State Department sanctioned the business network of a former Google software engineer who is appealing his conviction for stealing the tech giant’s artificial intelligence technology trade secrets.

Google challenge to ‘settled expectations’ patent policy turned away in US October 19, 2026 | Melissa Ritti

In its Monday orders list, the US Supreme Court passed on a petition for writ of certiorari by Google which sought to test whether the US Patent and Trademark Office can rely on patent owners’ “settled expecta... (more story)

Invisalign maker wins relief in 17 EU states in patent clash with Chinese rival October 19, 2026 | Melissa Ritti

Align Technology on Friday secured an injunction barring China’s Angelalign Technology Inc. from selling certain dental aligners in 17 EU countries. The merits determination by the Unified Patent Court marks t... (more story)

Germany explores reviving EU law on patent licensing (update*) October 19, 2026 | Inbar Preiss, Matthew Newman and Lewis Crofts

European manufacturers could gain clearer patent-licensing rules under a German initiative seeking support for a new EU proposal, MLex has learned. A new proposal could benefit automakers and other manufacture... (more story)

China's proposed tech export curbs tighten scrutiny of IP transfers, foreign control October 19, 2026 | MLex Staff

China is moving to tighten its grip on strategically important technologies by bringing cross-border intellectual property transfers and changes in foreign control under immediate regulatory scrutiny, even as ... (more story)

ICANN’s TLD application reveal shows AI focus, reduced '.brand' presence October 16, 2026 | Nick Robertson

Applications for new top-level internet domains show companies seeking control over brand names and AI-related terms, while an approaching objections period gives trademark owners a chance to challenge potenti... (more story)

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Roche-Hansoh deal illustrates China’s growing role as source of new drugs October 20, 2026 | Steve Scherer

Roche’s pact with Hansoh underscores China’s growing importance in supplying experimental medicines, supported by rapid development and greater trust in its science. Hansoh will receive $400 million upfront an... (more story)

Getty’s financial turmoil highlights fight to preserve copyright value October 16, 2026 | Steve Scherer

Getty Images’ financial distress highlights how AI-generated alternatives could squeeze licensing income and creators’ negotiating leverage, experts say. As judges weigh whether the use of copyrighted content ... (more story)

Advisory approach to UK SEP reform draws competing stakeholder reactions October 16, 2026 | Melissa Ritti

The UK government response to a consultation on standard essential patents has surfaced fresh discord over the purpose and reach of several newly proposed advisory alternatives. An imminent call for evidence o... (more story)

Congress floats crackdown on US patents for some Chinese companies October 16, 2026 | Nick Robertson

A bill that would block certain Chinese companies from obtaining and enforcing US patents could strengthen licensees' bargaining positions but may also expose US patent owners to retaliation abroad, stakeholders told MLex.

India's patent power casts new shadow over drug pricing October 15, 2026 | Freny Patel

Pharmaceutical companies in India could face greater pressure to cut prices, expand patient-assistance programs or negotiate voluntary licenses after a court clarified that the government can authorize the use... (more story)

US-China 6G spectrum fight demands commercial response, experts say October 15, 2026 | Steve Scherer

Equipment sales, patent royalties and manufacturing scale are all at stake as Washington prepares for international negotiations over spectrum needed for 6G. Experts say competing with China will require early... (more story)

In fight over USPTO oversight, Supreme Court has no shortage of options October 15, 2026 | Melissa Ritti

Google’s challenge to the US Patent and Trademark Office’s settled expectations policy will reach the US Supreme Court’s conference Friday, but four pending petitions offer the justices alternative paths for c... (more story)

‘Super intelligence’ rebrand could create trademark filing rush October 15, 2026 | Nick Robertson

The shift from “artificial intelligence” to “super intelligence” could trigger a wave of trademark applications as companies adopt the government’s preferred terminology, practitioners tell MLex. Rebranding co... (more story)