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Patents
CNIPA, EPO launch new bilateral patent fast-track
14 August 2026The new arrangement could change how companies navigate patent examination at CNIPA and EPO.
ASEAN IP offices strike new deal to share data and access AI tools
14 August 2026The arrangement could reshape how IP offices access and use regional data.
China unveils five-year IP plan focused on AI, protection and global competitiveness
13 August 2026New measures target emerging technologies, cross-border protection and the commercialization of innovation.
Turkey’s patent boom grows as domestic filings rise 31 percent in first half of 2026
12 August 2026Utility models, registrations and other industrial property filings also recorded strong growth.
Which inventions are you going to patent?
28 July 2026Not every patentable invention deserves a patent. — Espie Angelica A. de Leon
U.S. solar manufacturer buys Singapore firm’s solar patent portfolio for US$135M
30 July 2026Acquisition strengthens U.S. solar manufacturing with ownership of TOPCon patents.
Spruson & Ferguson promotes 10 across Australia and Asia
14 July 2026The promotions span patent and trademark practices across the firm’s Australia and Asia businesses.
Australian IP Report 2026: Australia holds ground, resident filings increase across all IP rights
13 July 2026Local businesses continue to engage with the IP system as international dynamics shift.
New Zealand tightens rules for legacy patent applications
09 July 2026Reforms close a transitional gap between old and new patent regimes.
China’s Supreme People’s Court upholds injunctions in semiconductor patent dispute
09 July 2026Decision highlights China’s increasingly robust enforcement of high-value semiconductor patents.
Chinese camera maker hits back at rival’s U.S. patent suits with countersuits
23 June 2026Insta360 and DJI battle over patents covering design and functionality.
India’s Supreme Court releases draft Regulations for Use of AI in Courts, 2026 for public consultati...
23 June 2026AI must be used in courts only to provide assistance.
UAE IP rights and sustainable growth
08 May 2026The UAE is rapidly strengthening its role as a leading global centre for innovation
Patent pools: The package deal of patents
15 April 2026Cutting costs, easing disputes and unlocking innovation through smarter shared patent strategies — Espie Angelica A. de Leon
UI and UX: Protecting the modern interface
23 April 2026How different IP regimes safeguard digital interfaces in different ways — Excel V. Dyquiangco