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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Elisa Carriรณ's Praise for Sturzenegger Regarding One of His Recent Measures

Elisa Carriรณ commended Federico Sturzenegger for eliminating restrictions on obtaining pharmaceutical patents in Argentina.

Mar 20 โ€ข 15:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

India to tackle global obesity with cheap fat-loss jabs

India is set to release low-cost generic weight-loss injections following the expiration of key patents, which is expected to make such treatments more accessible globally.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The End of the Pharmaceutical Lock: The Story Behind the Patent Resolution that Divided Laboratories for Decades

Argentina has lifted intellectual property restrictions on pharmaceuticals that had been in place since 2012, reflecting a long-standing conflict between domestic and foreign laboratories.

Mar 18 โ€ข 21:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Government deregulated pharmaceutical patents: Sturzenegger's explanation

The Argentine government has deregulated pharmaceutical patents to align local practices with international standards, as announced by Minister Sturzenegger.

Mar 18 โ€ข 12:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Javier Milei and his measures, LIVE: The Government seeks to regain initiative in Congress and the President honors Adam Smith

The Argentine government, under President Javier Milei, is working to regain legislative control while commemorating economist Adam Smith, amidst a political scandal.

Mar 18 โ€ข 12:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

China leads world in anti-drone patents with US and South Korea far behind, law firm finds

China tops the globe in patent applications for anti-drone technology, significantly outpacing the US and South Korea amid rising security concerns.

Mar 17 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Users are to blame for patent delays, says Inpi president at event

The president of Brazil's National Institute of Intellectual Property (Inpi) stated that delays in patent grants are primarily due to the negligence of users, including companies and universities.

Mar 16 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Novo Nordisk and Hims End Dispute Involving Weight Loss Medications

Danish company Novo Nordisk plans to sell its weight loss medications on the platform of American company Hims & Hers Health, ending a public dispute that escalated into a legal battle.

Mar 7 โ€ข 15:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

Weight-loss jab could be made for $3 a month, study finds

A recent study suggests that weight-loss injections could be produced for as little as $3 a month, potentially increasing accessibility in poorer countries as patents expire.

Mar 6 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

The Patent War over Healthcare Electrification Begins

The article discusses the onset of legal battles related to the electrification of healthcare in Czechia.

Mar 4 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Counterpoint on seeds: Milei opened the debate in the agricultural sector regarding patents

Argentina's President Javier Milei has reignited a long-standing debate in the agricultural sector over seed patents following his proposal to adopt new regulatory frameworks from the international community.

Mar 3 โ€ข 14:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

This Day in History. An American Patents a Cigar Rolling Machine

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

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

PTDF reviews five research projects, targets patents, commercialisation

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

Feb 25 โ€ข 19:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The CNIO fired the senior executive who reported alleged favoritism towards Barbacid with two patents

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

Feb 24 โ€ข 21:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Former Samsung Electronics Employee Handed Over Patent Analysis Materials in Gangnam Bar for $1 Million

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.

Feb 23 โ€ข 07:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Galgotia University Case: Congress Attacks Modi Government

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.

Feb 20 โ€ข 06:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Patents, capital, and industrial processes: food tech enters a new phase. Cesare De Stefano and the case of Nuvola Zero

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.

Feb 19 โ€ข 09:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Mergers and acquisitions are changing the landscape in the pharmaceutical industry

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

Feb 16 โ€ข 13:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Apple and Google lose lawsuit against US patent review policy again

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

Feb 13 โ€ข 19:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Renault was banned from selling its bestseller Clio in Germany: A patent dispute is being resolved

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.

Feb 13 โ€ข 08:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alckmin says he is against a bill that provides for the breaking of patents of weight loss pens

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.

Feb 12 โ€ข 21:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Spanish innovation fails at the base: the agri-food sector registers 67% fewer patents than Europe

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.

Feb 10 โ€ข 13:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chamber approves urgent processing of project that breaks the patent of Mounjaro

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.

Feb 9 โ€ข 22:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chamber approves urgent processing for project that breaks the patent of Mounjaro

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.

Feb 9 โ€ข 22:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Chamber accelerates processing of project that provides for patent breaking of weight loss pen

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.

Feb 9 โ€ข 22:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Agreement with the U.S.: what will be the fastest effects in Argentina and what remains for Milei's government to do

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.

Feb 6 โ€ข 22:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Strong pressure from the agreement with the U.S. against lobbies: the country should adhere to the patent treaty by the end of April

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.

Feb 6 โ€ข 21:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Patents: confirmed when the new updated invoices will be ready

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.

Feb 4 โ€ข 21:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Sports

The 'magic' drug that is plaguing sports

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

Feb 4 โ€ข 20:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

STM will analyze requests for loss of ranks and patents of Bolsonaro and military defendants; see questions and answers

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.

Feb 3 โ€ข 07:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

Sony patents PlayStation controller with touchscreen

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.

Feb 2 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Life & Tech

OBI: New record of 1,107 patent applications in Greece in 2025

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.

Jan 16 โ€ข 14:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Hollywood Stars Against AI: Matthew McConaughey's Decision

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

Jan 16 โ€ข 08:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Life & Tech

Actor Matthew McConaughey Patents His Image and Voice to Protect Against AI Misuses

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.

Jan 15 โ€ข 03:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Crime & Justice

Patents: Bayer sues Biontech and Pfizer over COVID vaccines

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.

Jan 7 โ€ข 07:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Life & Tech

The Patents for Weight Loss Drugs Expire: Generics Are Coming

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

Jan 7 โ€ข 06:56 UTC

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