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OpenAI moves to narrow authors’ ‘radically changed’ infringement claims July 15, 2025 | Mike Swift and Emma Whitford

OpenAI has moved to narrow copyright claims by the Authors Guild and prominent writers such as John Grisham, saying the plaintiffs have put forward a new, “much broader” theory of direct copyright infringement... (more story)

USPTO would get $400 million boost in FY26 budget proposal July 15, 2025 | Nick Robertson

The first version of the 2026 fiscal year budget for the Department of Commerce includes a 10 percent increase in funds for the US Patent and Trademark Office — over $400 million — and highlights new initiativ... (more story)

UPC affirms urgent evidence orders, sets standard for unannounced inspections July 15, 2025 | Inbar Preiss

Applicants to the Unified Patent Court don't need to prove patent validity or disclose prior art unless it is clearly material to the decision to proceed without notifying the other party, the UPC Court of App... (more story)

UK essential patent processes set for overhaul in name of innovation, growth July 15, 2025 | Douglas Clarke-Williams

UK businesses are to see a growth-focused shakeup in the country's standard essential patents ecosystem. The Intellectual Property Office has launched a consultation on proposed changes that include independen... (more story)

Corning closes in on EU antitrust settlement July 15, 2025 | Nicholas Hirst

Glass-specialist Corning is set to finalize a remedy deal with EU antitrust enforcers that would see the US company escape without a fine, MLex has learned. The maker of the high-resistance Gorilla Glass used ... (more story)

Apple can use 'Callkit' name for software product: Australian IP referee July 15, 2025 | James Panichi

Tech company Apple has been allowed to renew its Australian trademark for an application-programming interface called Callkit, after an official of the Registrar of Trade Marks concluded that while the words “... (more story)

Sales of Amazon's unauthorized Victorinox Swiss Army knife halted by Indian Court July 15, 2025 | Freny Patel

Amazon has been ordered by an Indian court to immediately cease all sales of Victorinox-branded products sold by Gute Reise India, in an urgent interim directive. The Bombay High Court ruling stems from Victor... (more story)

USPTO staff worries rise as layoffs back on the table July 14, 2025 | Nick Robertson

A Supreme Court ruling last week allowing federal government reductions-in-force (RIFs) is worrying non-examining staff at the US Patent and Trademark Office. Office leadership previously warned about imminent... (more story)

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China's patent puzzle: Reconciling judicial and administrative paths July 15, 2025 | MLex Staff

China’s “dual-track” patent regulatory framework — where patent validity is assessed by the administrative authority while infringement disputes are handled by the courts — has come under increasing scrutiny. ... (more story)

Pace of Schedule A litigation picks up despite pause by Illinois federal judge July 11, 2025 | Melissa Ritti

Intellectual property owners hoping to put a quick end to online counterfeits continue to seek relief in the Northern District of Illinois in overwhelming numbers. It’s a practice one judge there has halted — ... (more story)

As deepfakes climb the policy agenda, jurisdictions tackle likeness rights July 10, 2025 | Inbar Preiss

With the proliferation of deepfakes online, governments are racing to address the misuse of personal likeness through a mix of AI laws, court rulings and regulatory reforms. Denmark has proposed new copyright ... (more story)

Tesla case at UK Supreme Court could shed light on FRAND declaratory relief July 08, 2025 | Douglas Clarke-Williams

Tesla has been granted permission to appeal a decision against it by the UK Court of Appeal on FRAND terms for a global license to 5G patents. The Court of Appeal had upheld the ruling in favor of InterDigital... (more story)

Brazil's CADE sets precedent on essential patents, preventive measures in Big Tech July 07, 2025 | Maria Júlia Baumert

Brazil’s competition authority has set a significant precedent in its handling of standard-essential patents following a ruling in a 5G licensing dispute brought by Motorola and Lenovo against Ericsson, accusi... (more story)

Pressure to police online copyright violations ramps up in Brazil, US July 07, 2025 | Melissa Ritti

In its next term, the US Supreme Court will tackle contributory liability for Internet service providers who fail to disable access for subscribers repeatedly and credibly accused of copyright infringement. B... (more story)

European prior art ruling signals shift in patent strategy July 07, 2025 | Inbar Preiss

European companies that want to apply for a patent — especially in the chemical and materials sectors — may need to file their request earlier, and reconsider relying on secrecy as a long-term intellectual pro... (more story)

Tillis retirement leaves unclear IP future in Senate July 03, 2025 | Nick Robertson

With the strongest patent advocate set to leave the Senate after the 2026 election, there is no clear successor to North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis’s leadership among Republicans. Tillis’s retirement announc... (more story)