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IP protection, FTA utilisation, contractual safeguards’ integration key for Indian exporters: Report

Indian exporters need to integrate intellectual property protection with FTAs, customs, compliance, contracts and supply chains before entering overseas markets, a TPCI-RNA Technology report said, as IP increasingly influences market access, business valuation, partnerships and global competitiveness.

The Economic Times

Deeptech backer Piper Serica raises Rs 300 crore in first close of new fund

Piper Serica has secured Rs 300 crore for its Bharat Tech Fund. This new fund will invest in deeptech startups across various sectors. Nearly half the capital came from repeat investors from the firm's first fund. The fund aims to support entrepreneurs building strong intellectual property from India. Piper Serica…

The Economic Times

“AI models built on stolen intellectual property have no protection under the law”: German performing rights society wins significant victory over Suno

Court ruled AI firm had illegally trained its models on copyrighted songs

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'Stolen intellectual property': German court rules AI music generator Suno broke copyright rules

“This ruling sends a powerful international message: creativity has value, and creators’ rights must be respected in the age of artificial intelligence.”

Euronews

China steps up protection for chip designs in revised regulations

China is beefing up its defenses for homegrown chip designs. New regulations are being rolled out to offer stronger legal protection, aiming to safeguard intellectual property and encourage domestic innovation in the crucial semiconductor industry. This move signals a significant effort to bolster its technological self-sufficiency.

The Economic Times

Experts claim the US wants to 'extract IP' from Ukraine's drone industry, mirroring China's tech transfers from Boeing

Washington is reportedly pursuing Ukrainian drone intellectual property instead of a formal partnership, aiming to manufacture comparable systems domestically.

TechRadar

Circle’s IBM Patent Deal Could Redraw the Stablecoin Infrastructure Race

Circle acquired nearly 1,000 blockchain patents from IBM, becoming the top U.S. patent holder in the sector and strengthening USDC's position even as CRCL shares face multiple compression.

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Karnataka tops Centre's Electronics Development Fund with 90 firms, 64% of total investments

Karnataka received the most from the Centre's Electronics Development Fund. The state's companies secured nearly two-thirds of total investments made. Telangana and Maharashtra followed as significant beneficiaries of the scheme. The fund invested in electronics and information technology startups and companies. These supported firms have collectively raised substantial capital and…

The Economic Times

Thai Sisters Win Gold at World Invention Olympics 2026 in Korea

NanthaSedtinwong(Annie) andThanitaSedtinwong(Winnie), sixth-form students from Concord College, United Kingdom, have brought international recognition to Thailand by winning Gold Medals at The World Invention Creativity Olympics (Korea WICO2026), held in the Republic of Korea andorganisedby the Korea University Intellectual Property Association.

Bangkok Post

Pop Mart takes Labubu from toy shelves to bakery counters

Beijing's Pop Mart is opening its first international bakery in Singapore. The company is transforming popular characters into edible pastries and beverages. This move diversifies their business beyond toy manufacturing and sales. Pop Mart also plans future dessert shops across Southeast Asia. They aim to leverage intellectual property across various…

The Economic Times

Lawsuit Over Social Media Allegations of Hair Accessory Design Theft (with a Race Dimension) Can Go Forward

A sample allegation: "[T]his was orchestrated because at this point, you fucking know that this was not an original idea. You know that it was stolen from a black creator, and you are still doing backflips to make excuses for that."

Reason

New UK PM Burnham to host Zelenskyy as first international visitor

During his meeting with Zelenskyy, Burnham will announce that the UK is sharing the intellectual property of its "Stone Cloak" electronic jammers, which can be used to interfere with Russian air defence systems.

Euronews

Burnham hosts Zelensky and offers ‘Stone Cloak’ devices just a week after taking PM job

Britain will hand over the intellectual property behind its new ‘Stone Cloak’ electronic warfare system to Ukraine

The Independent UK

India, Israel conclude second round of trade pact negotiations

India and Israel have concluded the second round of FTA negotiations, covering key areas such as goods and services trade, customs, intellectual property and technical standards. Both sides held constructive discussions and reaffirmed their commitment to finalising a balanced agreement to deepen economic ties.

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As AI grows more powerful, a US-China feud threatens safety efforts

US warnings of sanctions targeting Chinese AI companies could jeopardize critical safety conversations. The rise in allegations of intellectual property theft and breaches of export controls contributes to rising tensions. With advanced AI technologies posing serious security risks, both nations recognize that frontier AI is a double-edged sword. Urgent cooperation…

Benzinga

Scott Bessent Warns of Possible Sanctions on Chinese AI Over Alleged IP Theft: 'This Administration Supports Open-Source Models, But...'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has indicated that the Trump administration is set to probe alleged intellectual property theft by Chinese artificial intelligence models.

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AI data centers must produce as much power as they use, Australia PM says — new national AI framework will also ensure water efficiency and protect intellectual property rights

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the "Australian Standards for A.I.," which will serve as a national framework for data center developments related to AI. The government plans to set this legislative agenda as more AI hyperscalers are setting their sights on the country for its vast land and abundant…

The Conversation

Who owns an AI generated song? What we can learn from the phonograph and the evolution of copyright laws

Copyright is built on the idea that human creativity deserves protection. Legally, this is known as “originality”. The principle is simple: people create valuable cultural works and the law protects that effort.

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India exports $140 million worth of goods at zero duty on first day of UK trade pact

India and the UK marked a significant step in trade relations on Wednesday by launching a new economic pact enabling zero-duty access for Indian exports to the UK. After conducting more than 800 technical meetings to perfect this extensive agreement, both nations anticipate a boost in bilateral trade and overall…

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Thomson Reuters to sell 51% stake in global print business to KKR for $500 million

Thomson Reuters plans to divest its majority stake in the Global Print business to KKR, enabling a renewed focus on core operations. Set to finalize in the fourth quarter of 2026, this arrangement allows KKR exclusive distribution rights for both print and digital formats, while Thomson Reuters will maintain intellectual…

The Independent UK

The Script frontman backs Sinn Féin’s artificial intelligence motion

Danny O’Donoghue said intellectual property theft is happening on an ‘industrial scale’ thanks to AI.

Bangkok Post

Govt boosts fake-goods raids

The Commerce Ministry has stepped up its crackdown on counterfeit goods after authorities seized more than 1.65 million infringing items worth 786 million baht in the first half of 2026.

Bangkok Post

Character design and art toy sector face obstacles

Thailand lacks a clear direction for commercialisation of its creative intellectual property (IP), while the production of tangible merchandise in Thailand is more expensive than in China, according to the Thai Character Design, Art Toy, Pop Culture Licensing and Merchandising Trade Association (TCAP).

MarketBeat

Power Struggle: Wolfspeed Sues Navitas Over AI Chips

Wolfspeed sued Navitas Semiconductor over five wide-bandgap patents, seeking an import injunction and damages, as both companies face debt, cash burn and shifting AI datacenter supply chains.

Bangkok Post

Avatar attraction to anchor Asiatique renovation

SET-listed Asset World Corp (AWC) is planning an 8-billion-baht investment to redevelop Asiatique The Riverfront, transforming it into a family-oriented destination through global intellectual property (IP) brands such as Avatar.

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