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Argentina Revokes 2015 Biotechnology Patenting Rule

The government says the change will boost investment by restoring earlier guidelines and aligning patent practice with international standards.

India’s Patent Applications Jump 30% to Record 1,43,729 in FY26

Brazil Government Opposes Patent Breaks for Weight-Loss Pens After House Fast-Tracks Bill

Japan’s METI Says Piracy Losses Tripled to ¥5.7 Trillion in 2025, With Counterfeits Pushing Total Past ¥10 Trillion

India Unveils Mandatory AI Training Licence Tied to Global Revenue

India Proposes Mandatory AI Training Royalties Under ‘One Nation, One License’ Plan

OpenAI’s Sora 2 Hits 1 Million Downloads as Japan and Hollywood Demand Tighter Controls

Commerce Chief Lutnick Seeks Up to Half of University Patent Revenue for U.S.

Mark Cuban, Industry Groups Warn Against Proposed 1%–5% Patent Value Tax

Commerce Department Weighs Annual 1–5% Tax on Patent Valuations

Xi Jinping Directs Push for AI Self-Reliance Amid US Chip Restrictions