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New
- AI, Intellectual Assets and Global Portfolio Management — Dialogue with James Lacey, CEO of Protect at RWS
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Our conversation explores the shift in Chinese companies' overseas patent strategies from defensive positioning to asset operation, the data governance gaps that undermine global portfolio management, the application and governance of AI in IP, and the forward-looking path toward deeper integration of brand protection and patent services following RWS' acquisition of Obviously.
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- The 2027 Annual Conference of In-House IP Managers will be held in Beijing on January 15-16
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As China's benchmark annual IP event for the corporate sector for over a decade, the 2027 Annual Conference of In-House IP Managers will be held on January 15-16, 2027 in Beijing. The conference is built around real-world pain points, distills the year's key takeaways, and brings together the people who make things happen in this industry.
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New
- CIPAC 2026 | IP Strategy and Legal Compliance for Chinese Enterprises Going Global Workshop Held in Beijing
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CIPAC 2026 took place on September 8–9, 2026 in Beijing. As a highlight of this year's program, the IP Strategy and Legal Compliance for Chinese Enterprises Going Global workshop, organized by Intellectual Property Observers (China IP), addressed the IP pain points and compliance challenges that Chinese companies face as they expand overseas, with discussions spanning portfolio strategy, risk control, and dispute response.
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New
- Russia Introduces New Domain Name Restrictions on 1 September 2026
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Beginning 1 September 2026, new domain name registration rules enter into force. Domain name owners will be required to complete a verification procedure via Russia’s official government services portal (Gosuslugi) for registering, renewing, purchasing, selling, and deleting domain names. Foreign companies and individuals may face significant difficulties accessing Gosuslugi and, consequently, risk losing their domain names. This alert outlines the new requirements and suggests immediate response options.
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New
- Tax Incentives for Innovation Development in Russia
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The number of Chinese-founded companies in Russia has grown tenfold since 2021, and these firms can fully access Russia's tax incentives for innovation—including R&D deductions, VAT exemptions, and reduced profit rates.
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New
- Dialogue with BDPE: Navigating High-Stakes Patent Litigation in Germany and the UPC
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In 2025, BDPE was recognised for the third time with the "Outstanding International IP Service Teams" award.Intellectual Property Observers recently spoke with the firm again to explore the strategic divergence between the UPC and German courts, how to navigate complex technical disputes, the real-world use of AI in litigation, and key insights from serving Chinese clients.
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New
- China's Supreme People's Court Adopts New Interpretation on Punitive Damages in IP Civil Disputes
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Taking effect on May 1, 2026, the Interpretation repeals the 2021 version and introduces stricter rules targeting malicious actors who "engage in IP infringement as a business" – imposing a sales profit calculation base for such actors versus an operating profit base for ordinary infringers.
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New
- Protection of IP Rights on Russian Marketplaces: Current Practice and Future Outlook
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Russian marketplaces are undergoing a fundamental shift to a strictly regulated digital system, while IP protection on marketplaces is evolving into a more structured framework.
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New
- Vladimir Biriulin: Expanding Horizons of Cooperation in Intellectual Property
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Vladimir Biriulin, Partner at Gorodissky & Partners, gave a presentation titled "Expanding Horizons of Cooperation in Intellectual Property", sharing insights on how Chinese companies can better navigate business operations in Russia while avoiding risks such as IP infringement.
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New
- ‘Green Light for Growth’ at the ECTA Annual Conference 2026 — Early Bird Registration is Open!
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Dublin, one of Europe’s leading tech hubs, is ECTA’s next destination. Join us for the 44th Annual Conference ‘Green Light for Growth’ on 17-20 June 2026 for three immersive days dedicated to intellectual property, with a strong focus on how technology and innovation are impacting the IP landscape.
