The rapid ascent of artificial intelligence (AI) is not only transforming industries but is also reshaping the intellectual property landscape. Recent data reveals that more than 86,000 AI-related patents have been filed globally between 2010 and 2025, marking a dramatic surge in innovation and investment in the field. These AI patents now account for over […]
South Korea’s SK bioscience, the biopharmaceutical subsidiary of SK Group, announced on Wednesday that it has secured a decisive win in a patent dispute against U.S.-based biotechnology company Moderna, known globally for its development of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. The legal challenge, initiated in 2023, contested Moderna’s South Korean patent concerning the use and modification of
In a decisive move aimed at improving efficiency and safeguarding the integrity of the U.S. intellectual property system, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced the suspension of expedited examination for design patent applications, effective April 17, 2025. The policy change was officially detailed in a notice published in the USPTO’s Official
The case, centered on Roche’s high-priced drug risdiplam used to treat Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), brought public health and drug affordability to the forefront of the legal discourse. Justice Mini Pushkarna, delivering the verdict on March 24, underscored the primacy of public health in patent litigation involving critical medications. “Public health is not something that
With plastic pollution reaching critical levels, a growing number of innovators and companies are racing to develop sustainable alternatives. A new patent landscape analysis from Questel, led by chemistry specialist and business intelligence consultant Donia Ben Zakour, offers a comprehensive look into the evolving world of biodegradable plastics—and the findings suggest a wave of green
China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released new statistics on April 15, 2025, revealing a significant decline in invention patent grants during the first quarter of the year. According to the official data, the number of invention patents granted between January and March 2025 dropped by 20.99% year-on-year, amounting to a reduction of 52,870 patents,
In a move that promises to bring greater efficiency to the U.S. patent system, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced a major update to its patent issuance process. This improvement marks a significant shift in the patenting landscape, providing faster legal recognition of inventions and reducing administrative lag for both individual
Shares of Indian pharmaceutical giants Lupin and Zydus Lifesciences came under significant selling pressure on April 16, falling by 3% and 4.5% respectively. The decline followed a ruling by the U.S. District Court in Delaware in favor of Astellas Pharma, the original patent holder of Myrbetriq, a drug used to treat overactive bladder (OAB). The
In a cryptic yet explosive post on X, Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey called for the wholesale abolition of intellectual property law, declaring simply: “delete all IP law.” The message, posted without explanation or context, quickly drew a wave of attention — and an immediate show of support from Elon Musk, who replied in agreement. While
Battery X Metals Inc. has announced a major leap forward in battery rebalancing technology through its fully owned subsidiary, Battery X Rebalancing Technologies Inc. The company is pushing boundaries in battery diagnostics and lifespan extension, reinforcing its role in the evolving energy transition space. New Patent Filings for Battery OptimizationBattery X Rebalancing Technologies has filed
