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China’s Supreme People’s Court Confirms Xiao-I AI Patent Validity——Apple Appeal Dismissed, Risk Factor Highlights Market Concerns

On March 27, 2026, China's Supreme People's Court upheld the validity of Xiao-I's chatbot patent, dismissing Apple's invalidation petition. Apple shares fell 5% on April 7 amid patent loss and iPhone delays.

2026.04.12

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China’s CNIPA Releases 2026 IP Administrative Protection Work Plan—Focus on SEP Dispute Resolution and Comprehensive Trademark Law Revision

China's CNIPA released its 2026 Intellectual Property Administrative Protection Work Plan on April 10. The plan prioritizes new administrative mediation rules for Standard Essential Patent disputes and accelerates comprehensive trademark law reform.

2026.04.12

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USPTO’s Subject Matter Eligibility Declarations Reshape AI Patent Section 101 Review

In December 2025, USPTO launched Subject Matter Eligibility Declarations (SMEDs), transforming AI patent Section 101 examination. Applicants can now submit objective evidence for eligibility arguments, marking a significant policy shift.

2026.04.12

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China’s CNIPA Releases 2026 IP Administrative Protection Work Plan: Tighter Export Controls and Emerging Technology Focus

China's National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released its 2026 Intellectual Property Administrative Pro...

2026.04.11

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Federal Circuit Affirms PTAB’s IPR Invalidation of Universal Electronics Remote Control Patent in Roku Dispute

On April 10, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) dec...

2026.04.11

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Federal Circuit Upholds PTAB’s Section 101 Rejection of Information Exchange Patent Application: In re McFadden (2026)

On April 8, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) deci...

2026.04.11

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South Korea’s ETRI Posts Record SEP Licensing Revenue of 50.2 Billion Won in 2025 — Three-Year Total Reaches 131.3 Billion Won

South Korea's Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI), a government-affiliated research institution...

2026.04.11

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EU AI Office Convenes Second GPAI Code of Practice Meeting Focused on Copyright Chapter

The European Commission announced on April 8, 2026, that the EU AI Office had convened the second meeting of the Signato...

2026.04.11

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USPTO Patent Backlog Falls to Two-Year Low Under Director Squires — Down Nearly 61,000 Applications from 2025 Peak

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced on April 6, 2026, that its inventory of unexamined paten...

2026.04.11

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USPTO Loosens Design Patent Requirements for Digital UIs and Icons (March 2026)

USPTO March 2026 guidance removes display panel requirements, allows 'for' claim language, and extends design patent coverage to XR interfaces.

2026.04.11

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