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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.
U.S. seizes 1,000 piracy domains in World Cup 2026 streaming crackdown
29 July 2026The coordinated campaign highlighted the growing overlap between piracy, cybercrime and consumer fraud.
Bahrain joins Locarno Agreement
29 July 2026The legal change aims to simplify design filings for innovators and investors.
Music, creative groups in Australia issue open letter to gov’t on copyright, AI training
29 July 2026What is the Australian gov’t doing about it, and what else could be done?
New Zealand announces amendments to copyright law
23 July 2026Amendments strengthen creators’ rights but items remain in the “too hard basket,” says lawyer.
Disney+ and Malaysia’s Astro media group expand content exchange amid IP questions
23 July 2026Legal expert unpacks the risks behind an increasingly common streaming strategy.
Louis Vuitton seeks court review of CNIPA trademark decision
23 July 2026Disputed trademark sets the stage for an administrative legal battle in China.
Music royalty organization in Nepal tackles unpaid royalties, sends out 34,000 letters
16 July 2026Move is admirable, but multi-pronged strategy is needed, says lawyer.
Philippines ranks among world’s fastest-growing economies for intangible investment – WIPO
16 July 2026The country posted strong gains in R&D, software and brand investments over a decade.
What happens when private messages become public?
16 July 2026How organizations can protect trade secrets in an era of consumer messaging apps.
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.
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.
China’s trademark overhaul signals a fundamental shift in brand protection
09 July 2026New rules target bad-faith filings and encourage genuine trademark use.
Louis Vuitton scores landmark trademark victory in China
09 July 2026Luxury branding meets China’s premium tea boom in a closely watched trademark dispute.
New Zealand tightens rules for legacy patent applications
09 July 2026Reforms close a transitional gap between old and new patent regimes.