Mixue Ice Cream & Tea: How China’s $1 Dessert Chain Became a Global Fast-Food Giant
From a humble ice cream stall on the streets of Zhengzhou, China, to becoming one of the world’s largest fast-food chains, Mixue Ice Cream and Tea has traveled an extraordinary journey. When we think of global business giants, names like Apple or Microsoft often come to mind—but this time, the story belongs to a soft-serve […]
PM Narendra Modi on Semiconductors: From Patents to Made-in-India Chips, India’s Roadmap to Global Hub
What gave fresh momentum to India’s semiconductor ambitions was the fourth Semicon India Conference, held in New Delhi on September 3, 2025, where PM Narendra Modi urged Indian firms to be vigilant and proactive in securing global patents for semiconductor chips. From this message, the Prime Minister of India not only underlined the importance of […]
Hong Kong Signs MoU with WIPO to Share Landmark IP Judgments Globally
A major development has just taken place in the world of intellectual property (IP). On September 1, 2025, Hong Kong signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to share its most important IP court rulings through WIPO Lex-Judgments, the UN’s global database of landmark decisions. Hong Kong Signs MoU […]
Harvard Under huge problem: Trump Administration vs Harvard
The Trump administration is back in the headlines—this time for a different reason. It has sent a letter to Harvard University that caused a stir on campus. The letter warns that Harvard could lose control of some of its patented technologies. The U.S. Commerce Secretary sent the letter to Harvard University. The letter was both […]
How to Choose the best IPR law firms In India
Nowadays, the importance of intellectual property rights is increasing every day. With IPR awareness rapidly growing in India, businesses, startups, and creators are now realizing the vital role that IPR service providers play in protecting their creative innovations and commercial assets. However, for many inventors, entrepreneurs, and investors, one crucial question remains: How do you […]
USPTO Director Discretion: Recent Decisions Favor Patent Holders
On March 26, 2025, one big update is coming with the USPTO Director Discretion: the U.S. Patent Office (USPTO), led by Acting Director Coke Stewart, now has more power to stop certain patent challenges early. This means the director can decide not to allow a challenge to move forward even before it’s fully reviewed. This […]
NLU Delhi Launches One-Year LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law in Collaboration with Indian Patent Office
In a major step toward strengthening India’s intellectual property (IP) ecosystem, the circular officially announces admissions for the one-year LL.M. (Professional). NLU Delhi launches a one-year LL.M. collaboration with the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) and has officially announced admissions for a one-year LL.M. This flagship program is part […]
USPTO Introduces AI-Powered Tool for Design Patent Review
The USPTO recently announced the launch of DesignVision, a new AI-powered tool designed to help examiners review design patent applications more quickly and accurately using image-based searches. This tool is a big step toward modernizing the patent review process What Is DesignVision? A New Era in Patent Examination This new tool is part of the […]
Delhi HC Orders to Amazon Flipkart and Meesho to Remove fake Product Which Violating Reliance Jio Trademarks
A big update was recently released about the Reliance vs E-commerce Trademark case by the Delhi HC. Many online retailers, including Amazon and Flipkart, have been ordered by the court to remove goods that were being offered for sale under names that were similar to “Reliance” and “Jio“—all without the required authorization. Reliance Industries filed a […]
USPTO Expands Its Fast-Track Patent Path for Innovators
Recently, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) shared an important update: it has increased the number of Track One prioritized examination requests allowed each year. This is great news for applicants who want faster decisions—whether their patent gets approved or not—so they can move ahead without long delays. If you’re thinking about applying […]