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US Supreme Court won’t review Recentive, as USPTO formalizes Desjardins December 08, 2025 | Melissa Ritti

In their Monday orders list, the US Supreme Court refused to disturb leading appellate precedent on the inventiveness of machine learning-related patents. Their denial of Recentive Analytics’ petition for a w... (more story)

Cabo Concepts applies to appeal UK damages denial following MGA abuse case December 08, 2025 | Douglas Clarke-Williams

Cabo Concepts has applied to appeal a UK High Court decision that it was not entitled to damages even though MGA Entertainment had abused its dominant position to keep its Worldeez collectible figurine toys out of the market.

ATL escalates global patent fight with new US trade-secret suit against CosMX December 08, 2025 | MLex Staff

Chinese lithium-ion battery manufacturer ATL has escalated its long-running patent fight with rival Zhuhai CosMX Battery by filing a new lawsuit in the US, in what the company frames as a defensive move.

Perplexity AI faces US copyright claims from New York Times, Chicago Tribune December 05, 2025 | Emma Whitford

Artificial intelligence answer generator Perplexity AI’s legal headaches are growing with the addition of two new US copyright lawsuits this week, filed Thursday by the Chicago Tribune and Friday by the New Yo... (more story)

USPTO memos clarify voluntary patent eligibility disclosures December 05, 2025 | Nick Robertson

Two memorandums published Thursday by the US Patent and Trademark Office explain and recommend best practices for the use of subject matter eligibility disclosures.

Nexperia row doesn’t impact Dutch-Chinese trade relations, minister says December 05, 2025 | Cynthia Kroet

The diplomatic row between The Netherlands and China — resulting from the Dutch government's intervention at chipmaker Nexperia following security concerns — remains limited to the specific semiconductor case,... (more story)

China tightens oversight of same-day dual filings in revised patent-examination rulebook December 05, 2025 | MLex Staff

China’s latest revisions to rules on same-day invention and utility-model dual filings aim to restore the patent system’s original purpose, the country’s top intellectual property regulator said.

South Korean cosmetic company wins 'Nudism' trademark dispute December 05, 2025 | Wooyoung Lee

South Korea's Supreme Court ruled that the use of a previously registered mark embedded in a long product name can constitute infringement if the word independently leaves an impression on average consumers. T... (more story)

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ClaimsHero says it solves class-action woes; US judge fears 'extortion' December 04, 2025 | Mike Swift

Is ClaimsHero the next generation of law firm, a tech law disruptor built on social media technology that will serve consumers better than existing class-action Big Tech settlements that typically provide cons... (more story)

US Supreme Court seeks middle ground of arguments in Cox copyright case December 02, 2025 | Nick Robertson

The US Supreme Court was critical Monday of arguments advanced by Cox Communications and Sony Entertainment on the extent of secondary liability for online copyright infringement. Most of the justices appeared... (more story)

Motorola settlement fails to silence antitrust concerns as Brazil deepens 5G patent scrutiny December 02, 2025 | Maria Júlia Baumert

Brazil’s competition authority is moving forward with an investigation into Ericsson’s 5G patent licensing practices after receiving an unexpectedly high volume of market feedback, suggesting the sector may be... (more story)

Litigation funders set to dodge EU-wide regulatory action — for now December 02, 2025 | Jean Comte

Investment funds engaging in for-profit support of court cases aren't likely to see any EU-wide regulatory action in the short term. The European Commission appears to see no reason to intervene, and for now i... (more story)

USPTO's stance on AI inventorship clears up lingering confusion, uncertainty December 01, 2025 | Melissa Ritti

Deeming artificial intelligence akin to “laboratory equipment, computer software, research databases” and the like, new guidance by the US Patent and Trademark Office should provide innovators with a measure o... (more story)

SEP Regulation court clash will test EU Commission’s right to withdraw bills November 27, 2025 | Inbar Preiss

EU lawmakers disputing the European Commission’s withdrawal of a bill on standard essential patents face a steep legal test at the bloc's highest court as they challenge the limits of the executive branch’s po... (more story)

To bridge IP divide, WIPO board of judges plan agenda to aid developing jurisdictions November 27, 2025 | Freny Patel

Underscoring the World Intellectual Property Organization Advisory Board of Judges’ mission to bridge the gap between highly advanced IP jurisdictions and those that need support, the board is finalizing a two... (more story)

In Realtek, MediaTek patent, antitrust clash, evidentiary race unfolds in US November 25, 2025 | Khushita Vasant and Melissa Ritti

Realtek has notched a win in Texas, where a federal judge ordered discovery on whether 2021 infringement claims by a patent assertion entity rise to the level of “exceptional.” The evidence has major implicati... (more story)