US Court Approves Anthropic Copyright Lawsuit Settlement, Paying $1.5 Billion to Authors

On July 20, 2026, a US federal district court approved a $1.5 billion settlement between AI developer Anthropic and a class of authors, marking the largest copyright class-action settlement in history.

A Double Shot at Copyright: SCOTUS to Weigh Worldwide Termination Rights

Publishers ask the Supreme Court to review Vetter v. Resnik, the Fifth Circuit ruling that copyright termination recaptures worldwide rights.

Franchisee Sued Twice for Infringement: Who Bears the RMB 330,000 Compensation?

A franchisee was sued twice for trademark infringement due to improper guidance from the franchisor. The Chengdu court ruled that the franchisor must bear the full compensation of over RMB 330,000, as the franchisor's duty of guidance runs through the entire franchise activity.

Indian High Court Upholds Validity of AI Shopping Assistant Patent

On January 5, 2026, the Madras High Court of India dismissed Flipkart's appeal and upheld the validity of Voicemonk's patent IN312437 for an AI virtual agent system, ruling that it does not fall under the mere computer program exclusion.

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China and Poland Extend Bilateral IP Liaison Mechanism for Five Years

UPC Court of Appeal Clarifies Rules on Conditional Counterclaims for Revocation

The UPC Court of Appeal has clarified the procedural rules for handling counterclaims for revocation that are conditional upon a finding of infringement, arising from a medical device patent dispute between Emboline and AorticLab.

"Qichun Mugwort" Sues "Qichun Mugwort Patch": Does Unregistered Geographical Indication Constitute Trademark Infringement?

The Hubei Provincial High People's Court ruled in a second-instance judgment that the unregistered geographical indication "Qichun Mugwort" constitutes an unregistered well-known trademark, and the unauthorized use of "Qichun Mugwort Patch" by an unrelated company constitutes trademark infringement.

Sichuan's First: "Qing Hualang" Well-known Trademark Infringement Case Decided

This case is Sichuan Province's first civil infringement lawsuit to recognize a well-known trademark in the same category for alcohol and order the prohibition of using an already registered infringing trademark. The court applied the "same category well-known recognition and prohibition of use" rule, directly identifying the well-known trademark and ordering the infringer to cease using the infringing trademark and related company names, as well as pay compensation and eliminate negative influence, achieving a "rights confirmation + injunction + damages" three-in-one relief. This strong protection for well-known alcohol trademarks precisely targets malicious trademark infringement and unfair competition acts like "free-riding" and "piggybacking."

Surnames Combined with Generic Terms Might Not Receive Exclusive Trademark Protection

A trademark dispute over local delicacies in Jingdezhen shows that trademarks consisting of common surnames and generic names of goods or services have weak inherent distinctiveness, and courts will carefully define their scope of protection to avoid restricting public domain elements.

MPI wins lawsuit as WinWay's NT$5 million Fair Trade Act claim is dismissed

Semiconductor testing equipment maker MPI announced that the Intellectual Property and Commercial Court dismissed WinWay's NT$5 million lawsuit accusing MPI of violating the Fair Trade Act by sending warning letters and spreading rumors of product seizure.

IP Salon: Returning Trademark Registration to Its Institutional Origin — Interpretation of Highlights in the Trademark Law Revision

WIPO 2026 Global Awards Winners: Eleven Companies Recognized for Using IP to Build and Scale Their Businesses

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) announced the 11 winners of the WIPO Global Award 2026, celebrating companies that demonstrated excellence in using intellectual property (IP) to bring innovative products to market.

China Seeks Public Comments on Draft Amendment to Copyright Law Implementation Regulations

China's CNIPA and Austrian Patent Office Sign Updated IP Cooperation MoU

Bureau Leaders Meet Global President of Swiss Garrett Company in Beijing

Trial Program for Accelerated Examination of Invention Patent Applications by Women Applicants Extended for Another Year

Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO)'s trial program, launched on July 1, 2025, for accelerated examination of invention patent applications by women applicants, has shown excellent results with an average examination time of 44.2 days. To encourage female innovation and accelerate patent protection, the program will be extended for another year from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with only the trial period adjusted.

Changsha Multi-Department Joint Crackdown on Trademark Infringement Makes Significant Progress

Changsha authorities launched a joint enforcement campaign seizing counterfeit goods worth over 1.5 million RMB, utilizing administrative and criminal coordination.

Louis Vuitton Wins Lawsuit Against Chinese Milk Tea Brand, Now Sues Chinese Government

China's Supreme People's Court IP Tribunal Holds Dialogue with Lawyer Representatives

Ten-Billion Lawsuit Lost on Two Technical Features: Xiao-i v. Apple Concludes

Court May Determine Punitive Damages Base Based on Industry Profit Margin Under Evidence Obstruction

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Did Downloading 10,000 Core Files Before Resignation Constitute Trade Secret Infringement Even If Unused?

A purchasing manager downloaded over 10,000 confidential files, including supplier directories and cost details, within one hour on their resignation day. The court ruled that obtaining trade secrets through improper means constitutes infringement, even if the files were not leaked or used.

WinWay's IP Infringement Lawsuit Against MPI Dismissed in First Instance; Company to Consult with Attorneys on Next Steps

WinWay announced that its civil lawsuit against MPI for unfair competition and improper exercise of intellectual property rights, claiming NT$5 million in damages, was dismissed by the Intellectual Property and Commercial Court. WinWay stated that its operations and finances remain unaffected and it will decide on further legal actions after receiving the written judgment.

First Case Under New Judicial Interpretation on Punitive Damages Decided: Shantou Court Rules on Trademark Infringement After Settlement

This case applies the new judicial interpretation regarding 'infringement after settlement' as willful infringement, utilizing e-commerce platform data to determine punitive damages.

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New Trademark Law Safeguards Brand Development, Regulates Order

German Court Upholds Rejection of KPN's Patent Infringement Appeal Against OPPO

Recently, the German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) definitively rejected the appeal in the patent infringement case brought by Dutch telecom operator KPN against OPPO, upholding the previous ruling by the Federal Patent Court: KPN's patent EP 2 291 033, claim 14, is invalid (case number: X ZR 103/24).

Modest Rule, Real Traps: The USPTO’s Foreign-Applicant Representation Requirement Takes Effect July 20

The USPTO's final rule, effective July 20, 2026, requires foreign-domiciled patent applicants, inventors, and owners to use a registered patent practitioner.

Xinhua Viewpoint | Focus on Highlights of the Newly Revised Trademark Law

Xinhua News Agency: New Highlights in Trademark Law Revision Draft, Strengthening Consumer Rights Protection

China's draft amendment to the Trademark Law, in its second review, aims to combat malicious trademark registration to better protect consumers' legitimate rights and interests.

CAFC Vacates Damages in 4DD Holdings v. US: The Limits of the "Book of Wisdom" in Software Copyright Infringement

OPINION Posted: 4DD HOLDINGS, LLC v. US [OPINION](pdf) Appeal Number: 24-1996 Origin: CFC Precedential To see more opinions and orders, follow this link: Opinions and Orders.

China National Intellectual Property Administration and Myanmar Ministry of Commerce Sign IP Cooperation MOU

USPTO Seeks Comments on Trademark Response and Voluntary Amendment Forms Under Paperwork Reduction Act

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) invites public comments on the extension and revision of information collection for Response to Office Action and Voluntary Amendment Forms (Control No. 0651-0050), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

US Congress Debates PERA to Restore Patent Eligibility Confidence

The Senate Judiciary Committee's examination of the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA) aims to resolve the patent eligibility confusion caused by Supreme Court rulings, restoring investor confidence.

Analysis of Priority Right Verification in Patent Invalidation Procedures

How to Determine Copyright Infringement Liability for AI Model Generation Platforms

25-1368: LINFO IP, LLC v. TRUSTPILOT, INC. [OPINION], Nonprecedential

OPINION Posted: LINFO IP, LLC v. TRUSTPILOT, INC. [OPINION](pdf) Appeal Number: 25-1368 Origin: DCT Nonprecedential To see more opinions and orders, follow this link: Opinions and Orders.

Mewburn Ellis strengthens patent litigation team with SEP specialist

Deborah Bould will join Mewburn Ellis on 1 September 2026 from DLA Piper. She brings more than 25 years of experience in complex patent disputes, with a particular focus on standard essential patents and multi-jurisdictional litigation across the UK, Europe, the US and China. Her practice covers litigation, arbitration, mediation, licensing compliance programmes and freedom-to-operate reviews.

CAFC Reverses Preliminary Injunction in Ridge Corp. v. Kirk NationaLease Co. Over Claim Construction and Irreparable Harm Issues

The CAFC reversed and remanded a district court's preliminary injunction, ruling that the defendants raised substantial questions of non-infringement regarding three claim limitations of U.S. Patent No. 9,151,084, and that the plaintiff failed to establish irreparable harm.

DJI and Insta360 Sue Each Other for Patent Infringement Domestically

DJI recently filed patent infringement lawsuits against Insta360's Luna series products in multiple domestic people's courts.

China's Supreme People's Court Emphasizes Mediation in IP Justice to Foster New Productive Forces

Federal Circuit Reverses IPR Estoppel Ruling Against Valve, Citing Insufficient Search Evidence and Hindsight Bias

OPINION Posted: IRONBURG INVENTIONS LTD. v. VALVE CORPORATION [OPINION](pdf) Appeal Number: 24-2088 Origin: DCT Precedential To see more opinions and orders, follow this link: Opinions and Orders.

Taiwanese Family of Three Receives Suspended Sentences for Possessing Counterfeit "Weekly Shonen Jump" with Intent to Sell

Video Codec Technology Faces Patent Invalidation Challenges

Determining the Calculation Period for Patent Infringement Damages

Federal Circuit Finds Deep Learning Patents Ineligible

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) affirmed a district court ruling that found several patent claims covering deep learning based dental image analysis invalid as directed to ineligible subject matter under Section 101.

Hisense Sued Again at UPC

On April 17, 2026, Velos filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Hisense at the UPC Munich Local Chamber regarding European patent EP4258663, which relates to HEVC (H.265) video coding technology.

Court Rules AI Wake-up Word as Trademark Use, Malicious Squatting of Revoked Trademark Constitutes Infringement

With the popularization of AI and smart hardware, trademark usage extends beyond traditional visual presentation to voice interaction. This case confirms that AI interactive engine wake-up words can constitute trademark use, and malicious use of a revoked trademark to piggyback on a well-known brand constitutes infringement, providing a forward-looking precedent for trademark protection in the AI era.

Jiangxi Issues Guidelines for Industrial IP Operation Centers

Xie Xianghui: DJI Sues Insta360 (Part 1): Patent Offensive in Product Competition

Recently, DJI filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Insta360 related entities in the United States, sparking widespread attention...

Jasmine Milk White Ordered to Pay RMB 10.3 Million in LV Trademark Infringement Case, Loses First Instance

Recently, the Suzhou Intermediate People's Court ruled in a first-instance judgment on Louis Vuitton Malletier (LV)'s trademark infringement lawsuit against Shenzhen Jasmine Milk White Catering Management Co., Ltd. and Wuzhong Economic Development Zone Dongxia Beverage Shop. The court found that Jasmine Milk White's four-leaf floral graphic was substantially similar to LV's registered trademarks, ordering them to pay LV RMB 10 million in economic losses and RMB 300,000 in reasonable expenses, totaling RMB 10.3 million. Jasmine Milk White has stated its intention to appeal.

Abetting AI Content Spinning and Watermark Removal Constitutes Unfair Competition

This case applies the abetment and joint infringement provisions of the Civil Code to rule on AI content spinning. It clarifies that AI spinning is not mere borrowing, but technological plagiarism that retains the core content of original works.

SEP Litigation Trends Show Why Brazil Remains a Serious Patent Enforcement Venue

Over the past year, advising clients on standard essential patent (SEP) matters and following rapid SEP litigation development in Brazil, I revisited a common foreign client question: Is Brazil truly a jurisdiction where patent rights can be effectively enforced?

Ninth Circuit to Reconsider Copyright's "Total Concept and Feel" Test for Substantial Similarity

The Ninth Circuit will conduct an en banc rehearing of the "intrinsic test" and "total concept and feel" standard in copyright infringement cases, as highlighted by the Sedlik v. Von Drachenberg case involving a photographer's portrait and a tattoo. This review addresses the subjective nature of the test, which has led to unpredictable jury verdicts despite clear copying, posing significant challenges for copyright holders and businesses in assessing infringement risks.

Analysis of Invalidation Determination for Geographical Indication Collective Trademarks

TIPO Announces Review of Online Public Transmission Royalty Rates Application by KKBOX and Disney Taiwan against MÜST

KKBOX Taiwan and Walt Disney Company (Taiwan) have applied to the Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) for a review of the "Public Transmission - Internet-Related Usage Royalty Rates" set by the Music Copyright Society of Chinese Taipei (MÜST). This action is taken under Article 25, Paragraph 2 of the Copyright Collective Management Organization Act. The specific rates under review include those for "music services," "lyrics or sheet music services for end-users," "audio-visual (including short video) platform services," "live streaming," and "PODCAST or internet radio."

CAFC Affirms Dismissal of Pro Se Inventor’s Suit Against USPTO For Rejected Wearable Thermal Device Application

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) affirmed the dismissal of a pro se inventor’s lawsuit against the USPTO, which sought to challenge the rejection of his patent application for a wearable thermal device.

TIPO Expands Accelerated Patent Examination for Startups to Enhance Competitiveness and Accelerate Patent Layout

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High Court Denies Judge Newman’s Case Against CAFC Chief Judge

The U.S. Supreme Court denied certiorari in Judge Pauline Newman's petition against U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) Chief Judge Kimberly Moore, effectively ending Newman's challenge to the judicial council's actions, including her suspension from cases.

CAFC Reverses EDTX Infringement and Damages Rulings, Upholds Denial of JMOL on Section 101

Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a precedential decision in Ollnova Technologies Ltd. v. ecobee Technologies ULC vacating judgments entered by the Eastern District of Texas and remanding to determine patent-eligibility issues under 35 U.S

AI-generated search summaries and trade marks: Berlin court refuses injunction over perfume “dupes”

The IPKat discusses a decision by the Regional Court of Berlin II regarding the liability of an AI search summary provider for trade mark infringement related to "perfume dupes." The court dismissed the injunction, stating the search engine operator did not "use" the claimant's trade marks, as AI merely summarized third-party content.

Foreseeable Is Not Inducing: Hikma v. Amarin

A unanimous Supreme Court holds that skinny-label inducement turns on what the generic actually did, not on how a physician might read it. Continue reading this post on Patently-O.

Nokia and Lenovo Reach Settlement!

On June 18, 2026, Nokia and Lenovo announced that they have signed a multi-year, multi-technology patent cross-licensing agreement.

IP Court Decision Digest: "Pharmaceutical Preparation" Patent Case (Reiwa 7 (Gyo-Ke) No. 10073)

This case involves the Intellectual Property High Court upholding a patent invalidation trial decision, finding a pharmaceutical preparation patent invalid due to lack of inventive step.

Hepatitis C Star Drug Patent Withstands Invalidity Challenge

Gilead Sciences' core patent for the "star drug" Sofosbuvir successfully defended against an invalidity challenge from Beijing Kaian Technology Co., Ltd. before the China National Intellectual Property Administration, upholding its validity.

TIPO's IP e-Portal "My Dashboard" Adds New Features: Receipt Download, Patent Search Links, and Customizable Interface

To provide more personalized services, TIPO has built a proactive, real-time, and precise patent and trademark case information platform focused on user needs. Users can track patent and trademark case progress and the latest IP news via the web without installing the new E-SET system, enhancing case management efficiency. "My Dashboard," launched on February 6, 2023, integrates public document, payment, and case information functions, also offering IP news. Users can sign and download electronic documents with a certificate, query pending cases, or link to the online fee payment system for inquiries, online payments, and electronic receipt downloads. It also provides case information and download services for patent priority documents, trademark timeline charts, patent/trademark e-certificates, and gazettes. From 2025 to the current year (2026), TIPO continues to optimize "My Dashboard" by adding electronic receipt download functions for copyright and IT service categories, integrating all receipt download services for a one-stop experience. It also adds links from patent publication and application numbers to the "Republic of China Patent Information Search System" for quick data access. Furthermore, to enhance user experience, TIPO has optimized the operating interface, adding dynamic dashboards and dark/light mode switching functions, allowing users to adjust information presentation and interface style as needed for a more concise and intuitive layout. All are welcome to utilize these features.

CAFC Affirms PTAB Obviousness Ruling for Fluid-Mixing Patent

The Federal Circuit affirmed the PTAB's decision invalidating claims of Medmix's fluid-mixing patent as obvious, upholding the board's claim construction of 'at least two ramps' and finding a motivation to combine prior art.

Moldova Joins European Patent Organisation, Expanding Patent Protection Across Europe

The Republic of Moldova became the 40th member state of the European Patent Organisation on 1 June 2026, leading to automatic designation in European patent applications and simplified, expanded patent protection.

IP5 Patent Offices Agree on New Cooperation Focused on AI Field

The patent offices of Japan, the US, Europe, China, and Korea (IP5) held their 19th annual meeting in Tokyo, agreeing on a new direction for cooperation in the AI field. Marking the 20th anniversary of the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH), they also discussed future enhancements for accelerated patent examinations.

The Register of Copyrights Is Wrong About Cox v. Sony

At a recent Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing, Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter noted that Congress may need to overturn this year’s unanimous decision in the Cox v. Sony Supreme Court case or create a new “site blocking” regime to force internet service providers (ISP

DJI Wins Patent Infringement Case at Unified Patent Court (UPC)

On June 12, 2026, the UPC Mannheim Local Division dismissed Irdeto's patent infringement lawsuit against DJI, ruling that DJI's products did not infringe on patent EP2831787 B1.

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NCLA Reply Brief Argues Statutory Bar Cannot Shield Review of Judicial Council’s Suspension of Judge Newman

The New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) this week filed a reply brief in the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) Judge Pauline Newman. The reply brief responded directly to the opposition brief filed by the Solicitor General, repre

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Recent Developments in Plant Breeders' Rights in Canada

The year has been active for plant breeders' rights (PBR) in Canada, starting with what is believed to be the first Canadian court decision on PBR infringement.

Announcement of Changes to Designated Goods and Services Names for Trademark Application and Search Reference Materials

To align with market trends, the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) has updated its classifications for designated goods and services for trademark applications. This includes adding 27 items, deleting 7, and revising 14 group/sub-group names or remarks. These changes will take effect from July 1, 2026. The electronic application system will be updated accordingly. Applicants wishing to use the "fast track mechanism" are advised to download the latest changes before applying to ensure compliance and benefit from reduced fees.

Beijing Internet Court's First Data Case: Improper Acquisition and Use of Platform User Data Constitutes Unfair Competition

This case is the first decided by the Beijing Internet Court under the new data-specific provisions of the current Anti-Unfair Competition Law.