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[Analysis] Ziff Davis Sues OpenAI for Copyright Infringement – New Friction Between Generative AI and the Media Industry

China-EU 5G Patent Dispute: Implications of the WTO Panel Ruling of “No Violation”

China-EU SEP Dispute and WTO Panel Appeal—A Shake-Up in the Global IP Order?

The Future of “AI × Intellectual Property” Led by China — Insights from the 2025 High-Level Forum on Intellectual Property Protection

Is the Next Evolution of Pixel “Back Panel Controls”? — Exploring the Future of Smartphone UI Through a Google Patent

Toyota’s Evolution Strategy Decoded Through Patents: Transformation into a Mobility Company and Its IP Strategy in the U.S.

“The Day You Can No Longer Play a Game You Bought” — The Crew Lawsuit and the Fine Line Between Ownership and Licensing

A New Door Opens for Trademark Registration — The Significance and Potential of the First Approval under Japan’s “Consent System”

Japan’s Economy Now and in the Future—Through the Lens of a “Record-High Current Account Surplus”

A New Era for Trademark Registration? – How the Consent System Opens New Doors for Brand Strategy

Across Time, Once Again — The Revival of UCC’s First-Ever Canned Coffee and Its Synchronicity with the Osaka Expo

Language Barriers as Trade Barriers? Quebec’s French Language Mandate and U.S. Opposition

China Rises to 10th Place in Global National Innovation Index — The Path Toward Becoming a Science and Technology Powerhouse Leading the World from Asia

Japan’s Technological Strength as Seen in the Patent Index 2024: Stagnation or Signs of Evolution?

From Cost-Cutting to Growth: Decoding Prime Minister Ishiba’s New Capitalism Policy and Its Implications for SMEs

[Analysis] Lady Gaga Sued Over Alleged Logo Plagiarism — Caught Between Creativity and Trademark Law

Toward the Legal Definition of “Japanese Whisky” — A First Step Toward Becoming a Global Brand

China Sets Record for Patent Applications at the European Patent Office – A New Stage in the Global Tech Power Struggle

Japan’s Innovation Remains Strong – EPO Patent Index 2024 Lays the Foundation for the Future

Changing the Future of Animal Testing? Regenerative Medicine and an Ethical Revolution Accelerated by “Mini-Organs” Called Organoids

Can AI Hold Copyright? — The Intersection of Law and Creativity in a U.S. Federal Court Ruling

Shaping the Future of Shibuya: “SAKURA DEEPTECH SHIBUYA”

Evolution of Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM) and the Significance of the License Agreement Between Resonac and Shimadzu Corporation

The Vitality and Sustainable Growth of China’s Economy: Interpreting the Latest Data

Utilizing Intellectual Property to Pave the Future of Traditional Industries

Consideration of the Fukuoka Prefecture Statistical Association’s Domain Reuse Issue

Amazon’s Next-Generation Voice Assistant “Alexa+” and the Potential of AI Music Generation

Nintendo Wins Lawsuit Against Counterfeit amiibo Seller — What the $7 Million Compensation Means

Renault’s Free Release of “Fireman Access” Technology and the Future of the EV Industry

Dwango vs. FC2: Final Ruling on the Comment Function Patent Lawsuit and Its Impact

Saudi Arabia and AI: Transitioning to a Post-Oil Economy and Its Future

The Future Industrial Competitiveness Indicated by China’s National High-Tech Industrial Development Zones