Patagonia Sues Drag Performer Pattie Gonia in Trademark Infringement Dispute
Commercial branding and creative expression have advanced to a significant ethical crossroads as Patagonia, Inc., a major outdoor clothing company, filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Wyn Wiley, a well-known drag performer and environmental activist who goes by “Pattie Gonia.” The Patagonia vs Pattie Gonia Trademark Case, which was filed in January 2026 in a […]
Great Opportunity for Graduated Students at WIPO – WIPO Opens Applications for PCT Fellowship Program 2026
WIPO has officially announced the opening of applications for the 2026 PCT Fellowship Program for Graduate Students. This prestigious initiative offers advanced students and recent graduates a unique opportunity to gain practical experience within the International Patent System. By participating in the PCT Fellowship Program applications process, candidates can contribute to the technical precision required […]
Expanding European Market Access: EPO and IP Australia PCT Pilot Starts 1 March 2026
The European Patent Office (EPO) and IP Australia have confirmed the implementation of a joint pilot programme, scheduled to commence on 1 March 2026. This EPO and IP Australia PCT pilot programme allows Australian patent applicants to designate the EPO as their International Searching Authority (ISA) and International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA) when filing under […]
TVS Motor Secures First EV Motorcycle Patent for eFX 30 Electric Motorcycle
TVS Motor Company has officially obtained a design patent in India for its TVS eFX 30 EV Motorcycle. This vehicle first appeared as a concept at the EICMA 2025 exhibition in Milan. By this Patent filing, the manufacturer asserts a legal claim to the motorcycle’s visual and structural aesthetics, ensuring that its exclusive design language […]
Thailand Takes the Lead in Southeast Asia by Launching a Revolutionary Upgraded WIPO IP Course for Professionals
Thailand has officially established itself as a regional leader in the fields of innovation and legal education. By becoming the first member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to launch the Thailand WIPO IP Course on Intellectual Property (DL101-TH) in a national language, the country is clearly sending a message to the Global […]
Robust Patent Filing Wins as USPTO Dismisses Challenges to First Solar TOPCon Tech
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has made a number of significant decisions in favor of TOPCon First Solar Patent, putting the solar manufacturing industry at a crucial legal crossroads. Three different Inter Partes Review (IPR) applications against the TOPCon First Solar Patent were submitted, but the agency’s director decided not to start […]
Essential Information on UKIPO Fee Increases – Effective from April 2026
We got an update regarding the UKIPO fee increases April 2026. A new fee system will be implemented on April 1, 2026, following years of price stability, according to the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO). Trademark fees have not changed since 1998, this revision represents the first time in almost 3 decades that some expenses […]
WIPO Upgrades PCT Search Standards to Better Protect Modern Inventors
There is a major change taking place in the worldwide intellectual property framework. The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and WIPO patent search rules have undergone significant modifications as of early 2026 by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). In order to ensure that they accurately reflect the broad and interconnected realities associated with modern technology, […]
The Massive Rise in EUIPO Filings and the Growing Need for Trademark Registration
The landscape of global business is changing, and the most recent data from the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) reveals that innovation is moving more quickly than ever before. For the first time in its history, the EUIPO has breaks the record by receiving the most EUIPO trademark applications, indicating a strong recovery and […]
Hero MotoCorp Secures Design Patent for the Upcoming Vida VXZ Electric Motorcycle to Bolster IP Protection
Hero MotoCorp is moving more quickly into the high-performance electric market, and the most recent information about the Hero Vida VXZ Electric Bike Patent has caused a stir in the Indian industry. The Vida sub-brand, which is moving from urban scooters to a full-sized, sport-oriented electric motorcycle, is making a bold expansion with this move. […]