Strategic Move in Energy Innovation: EPO and IEA Sign New MoU Agreement in Paris
The global transition toward sustainable energy has reached a critical juncture, requiring unprecedented cooperation between regulatory bodies and data analysts. In a significant development for the international energy landscape, the European Patent Office (EPO) and the International Energy Agency (IEA) recently convened in Paris to formalize their partnership. The event culminated as the EPO and […]
IP Manthan 2026: Exploring Patentability of CRI in India and Sweden
The global intellectual property landscape is witnessing a significant shift as digital transformation accelerates across borders. On February 19, 2026, a pivotal session titled IP Manthan on Patentability 2026 brought together legal experts and innovators to discuss a complex subject: the patentability of Computer-Related Inventions (CRI) in India and Sweden. This collaborative dialogue, organized by […]
Meta Secures Patent for AI That Could Simulate After Death on Social Media
The concept of a digital afterlife has transitioned from the realm of speculative fiction into the halls of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Recently, news about Meta AI patent, Meta has secured a patent for AI technology designed to simulate a user’s social media activity during periods of extended absence or following their […]
WIPO Report Finds Innovation Spreads Faster Than Ever but Capability Gaps Persist
The global landscape of innovation is undergoing a profound transformation, characterized by an unprecedented acceleration in the spread of new technologies. According to the recently released WIPO Innovation Capability Gap Report, titled “World Intellectual Property Report 2026: Technology on the Move,” the velocity at which ideas cross borders has reached historical heights. However, while the […]
IP Manthan 2026: Design Filing and Examination in the EU & India
The contemporary global economy necessitates a sophisticated approach to protecting aesthetic innovation. On the 26th of February 2026, a high-level digital colloquium titled “IP Manthan 2026 invitation” will be convened. This initiative, spearheaded by the Indian Intellectual Property Office in partnership with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), focuses specifically on the procedural and […]
List of Qualified Candidates for PAE & TAE 2026 Viva-Voce Released by CGPDTM
The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) has officially published the results for the written portion of the Trade Marks Agent Examination and Patent Agent Examination 2026. This announcement is a major milestone for professionals aiming to specialise in the field of intellectual property. The release of the Trademark […]
Daren Tang Nominated for Second Term as WIPO Director General by Coordination Committee
On February 12, 2026, the Coordination Committee of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) formally proposed the incumbent, Mr. Daren Tang, to continue his leadership of the agency for an additional mandate. This critical procedural step reinforces the strategic trajectory established during the initial tenure of WIPO Director General and WIPO Director Daren Tang. Nomination […]
Zydus Life and Astellas Patent Dispute Settlement: A $120 Million Resolution
The landscape of pharmaceutical intellectual property is often defined by the rigorous defense of proprietary formulations and the strategic entry of generic alternatives. Recently, a major milestone was reached in this arena as the U.S. unit of Zydus Lifesciences finalized a significant agreement with Astellas Pharma. The Zydus and Astellas Patent Dispute Settlement involves a […]
UK Supreme Court Delivers Landmark Judgment on AI and Software Patentability
The legal framework governing digital innovation has reached a transformative juncture following the recent UK Supreme Court patent judgment in the case of Emotional Perception v. Comptroller General of Patents, Designs and Trademark. This decision represents a decisive move away from nearly two decades of restrictive judicial interpretation regarding the eligibility of software and Artificial […]
WIPO Launches its First IP Management Clinic in the Philippines
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), in collaboration with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), has officially inaugurated the WIPO IP Management Clinic Philippines. This strategic initiative, supported by the Funds-in-Trust Japan Industrial Property Global, marks a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to institutionalize a robust intellectual property (IP) framework for Micro, […]