#intellectual-property
Indian Patent Office proposes updation of guidelines for pharma patent examination
The present guidelines are prepared with the objective that the guidelines would help the examiners and the controllers of the patent office in achieving consistently uniform standards of patent examination.
Indian Patent Office proposes new guidelines for pharma patent examination
The Indian Patent Office (IPO) has proposed updating guidelines for examination of pharmaceutical patent applications to improve the quality, consistency and uniformity of scrutiny, taking into account the evolving interpretation of laws by courts. It has iss…
APOS 2026 Takeaways: IP, Sport, AI Define Asia’s New Content Era
Asia’s entertainment industry is entering a new stage of maturity. Growth remains important, but executives at this week’s APOS conference in Bali were focused on building sustainable ecosystems, scalable IP and deeper audience engagement. Here are eight them…
AI to turbocharge patent creation at India tech hubs, executives say
Indian technology hubs are becoming major innovation centers. Global companies anticipate AI will speed up new product and intellectual property creation. This development is transforming routine tasks into complex work. India's skilled workforce and cost adv…
India's AI ambitions hinge on workforce re-skilling: IBM India head
India must unite government, companies, and academia for AI advancement. A young workforce offers a significant advantage. Skilling initiatives are crucial for a large AI-trained population. Stronger intellectual property protection is also vital for innovati…
Global Intellectual Property Economy Market Size to Exceed USD 230.50 Billion by 2031 -- Gaming Monetization Drives Growth as Fortnite and Roblox Generate Billions Through In-Game Purchases | Arizton
Industry Analysis Report, Regional Outlook, Growth Potential, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast 2026–2031. CHICAGO, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Arizton recent research, the global intellectual property economy market is expected …
Global Intellectual Property Economy Market Size to Exceed USD 230.50 Billion by 2031 -- Gaming Monetization Drives Growth as Fortnite and Roblox Generate Billions Through In-Game Purchases | Arizton
Industry Analysis Report, Regional Outlook, Growth Potential, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast 2026–2031. CHICAGO, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Arizton recent research, the global intellectual property economy market is expected …
AI helping India's engineering hubs generate IP faster, Daimler Truck executive says
Indian engineering hubs for global firms are accelerating intellectual property generation and mitigating supply chain risks, according to a Daimler Truck executive. AI is further speeding up innovation and engineering work, as companies increasingly rely on …
Publishers Seek $19.5 Million and Domain Takedown Order Against Anna’s Archive
A group of high-profile publishing companies is seeking a $19.5 million default judgment against shadow library Anna's Archive. The proposed order comes with an injunction that would compel more than twenty named international domain registries, hosts, and se…
EU Returns to Special 301 Report’s Watch List for First Time Since 2006
On April 30, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) released this year’s Special 301 Report, which surveys the effectiveness of intellectual property (IP) rights and enforcement abroad and identifies foreign nations where IP protections are uncert…
India supplies 20% of global generic medicines; its IP rules WTO-compliant: GTRI
India is a major global supplier of affordable generic medicines. The United States continues to pressure India regarding intellectual property protection for pharmaceuticals. India maintains its intellectual property regime is compliant with international tr…
Report Links Piracy to Drugs, Weapons, and the Mafia; Calls for U.S. Site-Blocking
A new report by the Digital Citizens Alliance and IP House argues that piracy has become more organized and sophisticated over the years. In some cases, it has been linked to other criminal elements, including drugs, weapons, and the mafia. The report calls f…