Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward introduced the Trade Marks Amendment Act 2025 in the House of Assembly today [May 30]. The Minister said, “The Government is continuing its work on updating the legislation governing intellectual property. This effort includes modernising the laws governing trade marks, patents and registered designs, and making certain updates
Nano Nuclear Energy filed six patents for its microreactor technology. The company raised more funds in a private placement offering. Nano is far from generating revenue and is a company investors should stay away from right now. 10 stocks we like better than Nano Nuclear Energy › Shares of Nano Nuclear Energy (NASDAQ: NNE) sank
Former register of copyrights Shira Perlmutter lost her first attempt to convince a federal judge that her dismissal by the White House on May 10 was illegal and that the executive branch overstepped in ordering it. On May 28, U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly denied Perlmutter’s request for a temporary restraining order, ruling from the
Samsung found itself under a patent infringement case filed with the U.S. District Court in Texarkana, Texas. The court reached an early verdict and ordered Samsung to pay out $117.7 million in damages. The plaintiff? Maxell (formerly Hitachi Maxell), whose patents related to Galaxy smartphone and tablet unlocking tech, data management and smart home platforms
A little-known patent infringement lawsuit could have big implications for Uber — and potentially dozens of other companies. Carma Technology, a company formed in 2007 by serial entrepreneur and SOSV Ventures founder Sean O’Sullivan, filed a lawsuit earlier this year against Uber alleging the company infringed on five of its patents that are related to
In today’s competitive and innovation-driven economy, protecting intellectual property (IP) is no longer just about securing utility patents. A well-rounded IP strategy that incorporates multiple forms of IP, such as trade secrets, design patents, trademarks, and trade dress can help companies defend their market position, increase valuation, and foster long-term growth. A multi-layered approach tailored
iion, the platform that unlocks seamless advertising across the entire gaming ecosystem, has expanded its long-term partnership with Wooga, a leading mobile game developer, by integrating the premium inventory of their game June’s Journey through Amazon’s Transparent Ad Marketplace (TAM). Following iion’s initial integration with Wooga via GAM in 2023, this expansion brings sought-after gaming
Major amendments to the Harare Protocol by the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization represent a pivotal shift in how regional IP rights are pursued and maintained, explains Inês Sequeira of Inventa. As of March 1, 2025, the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) has enacted a series of major amendments to its governing legal instrument,
China”s Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning provinces and the eastern area of the Inner Mongolia autonomous region have seen a rapid development in innovation and creativity, the country’s top intellectual property regulator said. By the end of April, the three provinces and one area have had 195,000 valid invention patents, a year-on-year increase of 10.2 percent, according
Lighting has a bigger impact on your day than you might think. Setting the mood, creating a safe and warm space, and even boosting focus or winding down is all important. Whether you’re curling up with a book, setting the scene for a dinner party, or just trying to get through your inbox in peace,