Department of Justice Revises Prosecution Policies, Confirms Importance of Effective Compliance Plans

On January 9, 2026, a three-judge panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit heard oral argument in a challenge to…

As we move into 2026, legal frameworks surrounding cannabis continue to evolve across the jurisdictions in ways that can directly or…

Utility models have historically attracted less attention than conventional invention patents in multinational patent portfolio planning. Yet with an enduring and, in many cases, growing Chinese presence in key sectors including electric vehicles, batteries, semiconductors, renewables, clean tech and telecommunications, utility models are gaining renewed strategic relevance.