COGNICURRENT

An American has patented a machine for rolling cigars, which reflects on the historical significance of tobacco and cigars in America and beyond.

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund reviews five research projects aimed at advancing Nigeria's energy sector through commercialization and patenting.

The CNIO terminated the employment of Roke Oruezabal after he reported potential favoritism in the allocation of patents to Mariano Barbacid.

A former Samsung Electronics employee has been charged for leaking confidential patent-related materials for $1 million, revealing that he passed documents directly to a client in a bar.

Congress leader Gurdeep Singh Sappal criticized the Modi government for designating a university that files thousands of patents but does not receive any as a Center of Excellence.

The Italian food tech sector is increasingly focusing on the quality of intangible assets and their impact on the industrial value of companies, exemplified by Cesare De Stefano's Nuvola Zero and its patent-driven approach.

International and Greek pharmaceutical mergers and acquisitions are on the rise, focusing on innovative drugs and expiring patents.

A US appeals court has dismissed a lawsuit from Apple, Google, and several other tech companies against a measure that limits patent validity reviews.

Renault has been prohibited from selling its popular Clio and electric Megane models in Germany due to a patent dispute with Broadcom regarding Ethernet interface technology.

Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin expressed opposition to a legislative bill aimed at breaking patents for weight loss pens, Mounjaro and Zepbound, arguing it would deter investment and innovation.

Spain's agri-food sector is lagging significantly in patent registrations, with a 67% lower rate compared to the European average, as highlighted in a recent innovation report.

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies approved an urgent bill to declare the medications Mounjaro and Zepbound as of 'public interest', facilitating the national production by breaking their patents.

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved an urgent requirement for a bill that allows the breaking of patents for the drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound, declaring them as of 'public interest' for national production.

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has expedited the processing of a bill allowing the breaking of patents for medications based on tirzepatide, used for treating type 2 diabetes and obesity.

The Argentine government outlines quick impacts from the recent agreement with the U.S. concerning meat, patents, and tariffs, aiming for full implementation within three years.

Argentina is under significant pressure to ratify the Patent Cooperation Treaty by April 30 as part of its agreement with the United States, which includes eliminating certain biotechnology and pharmaceutical patenting resolutions.

The government of Buenos Aires has halted the collection process for patent taxes due to excessive increases, while recalculating values in line with the previous period's inflation.

James Dalton, a drug discovery scientist with over 100 patents, recalls his groundbreaking research on the effects of a certain drug on rats.

The Superior Military Court will begin reviewing requests from the Military Public Prosecutor's Office regarding potential loss of ranks for former President Jair Bolsonaro and other convicted military defendants involved in the 2022 coup attempt.

Sony has patented a PlayStation controller that replaces traditional physical buttons with a unique touch-sensitive surface that can dynamically adapt to different users and gaming styles.

In 2025, Greece saw a record increase in patent applications, totaling 1,107, with significant growth also noted in trademark registrations, particularly in artificial intelligence and healthcare sectors.

Hollywood's feud with artificial intelligence intensifies as Matthew McConaughey takes measures to protect his likeness and voice through patenting.

Matthew McConaughey has patented his image and voice with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to safeguard against misuse by groups or platforms exploiting generative AI.

Bayer is suing Pfizer, Biontech, and Moderna for potential patent violations related to their mRNA vaccines, claiming they copied technology from Bayer's subsidiary, Monsanto.

The expiration of patents for weight loss drugs is paving the way for the introduction of generic alternatives in the global obesity medication market.