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Chrome Hearts Voluntarily Dismisses Trademark Lawsuit Against Neil Young’s Band “The Chrome Hearts”

On May 14, 2026, luxury brand Chrome Hearts voluntarily dismissed its trademark suit against Neil Young's backing band 'The Chrome Hearts.' The case, filed the previous year, centered on apparel-class conflicts with artist merchandise. Young plans to keep the band's name and continue touring and releases under it.
2026.05.18 パテント探偵社 編集部
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EPO Reveals 12 Finalists for European Inventor Award 2026: Malaria Vaccine, Quantum Sensing, and Semiconductor Probe Cards Among Honorees

On May 13, 2026, the EPO unveiled 12 finalists for the European Inventor Award 2026. Honorees include Sir Adrian Hill (R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine), Mikko Möttönen (cryogenic quantum sensing), and Technoprobe (semiconductor probe cards) across Industry, Research, SMEs and Non-EPO Countries. Ceremony in Berlin on July 2.
2026.05.18 パテント探偵社 編集部
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EPO and IEA Report Seven-Fold Rise in Battery Recycling Patents Over Past Decade

The European Patent Office (EPO) and the International Energy Agency (IEA) published a joint report on April 29, 2026, d...
2026.05.04 パテント探偵社 編集部
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EUIPO Report: IP Assets as Collateral — A Roadmap for SME Access to Finance in Europe

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) published a comprehensive report on April 13, 2026, mapping the ...
2026.04.19 パテント探偵社 編集部
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How Dyson Built a Patent Empire From 5,127 Prototypes: The Patent Portfolio Strategy That Transformed Home Appliances

How Dyson turned 5,127 prototypes into a global patent empire — and what every entrepreneur can learn from the most systematic approach to IP protection in modern manufacturing.
2026.03.30 パテント探偵社 編集部
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