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Apple Secures Foldable Docking Station Patent for Multi-Device Charging

Apple has obtained a patent for foldable and rigid multi-device docking stations incorporating wireless alignment mechan…

2026.05.08

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ITC Closes Apple Watch Import Ban Case, Rejecting Masimo’s Bid to Reinstate Exclusion Order

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on April 19, 2026, rejected Masimo Corporation's request to reinstate an i...

2026.04.21

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No More Display Screens in the Drawings: The Quiet Revolution in Design Patent Law

On March 13, 2026, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published supplemental guidance for the examina...

2026.04.19

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Apple’s Foldable iPhone Patent: What the ‘Strengthened Foldable Cover’ Reveals About Hinge Design and Durability

Apple's 'Electronic Device With Strengthened Foldable Cover' patent reveals a glass hinge technology targeting crease depth under 0.15mm. Analysis of the differential strengthening approach and how it contrasts with Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold design.

2026.04.16

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Apple Files Patent for Strengthened Foldable Cover for iPhone Fold — Hinge Reinforcement Technology in Focus

Apple has filed a patent for a "strengthened foldable cover" designed for its upcoming foldable iPhone. The patent focus...

2026.04.16

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Federal Circuit Affirms Apple Watch Import Ban: The Full Story of Apple vs. Masimo

Federal Circuit Affirms ITC's Import Ban: What the March 2026 Decision MeansOn March 19, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals...

2026.04.15

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USPTO Relaxes Design Patent Requirements for Digital Interfaces – Physical Display Depiction No Longer Required

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published updated examination guidance on March 12, 2026, signific...

2026.04.14

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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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Full Analysis of OpenAI’s 110-Patent Portfolio: A Filing Strategy That Points to Hardware

OpenAI, best known as the company behind ChatGPT, has sharply accelerated its patent activity since 2023. As of April 20…

2026.04.12

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Apple Patents Modular Vision Pro Design — Battery, Display, and Sensors Could Become Swappable

An analysis of Apple's newly granted 'Head-mountable device with connectable accessories' patent. Examining what a modular battery, display, and sensor architecture could mean for the next generation of Apple Vision Pro and the broader AR/XR market.

2026.04.09

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