Patent News for Thursday 1st January 2026

1. Effect of university technology transfer office on patents' market value - Oxford Academic

Results reveal that patents commercialized with certified UTTO participation sell at higher prices, and more experienced UTTOs outperform younger ones ...

2. BYD executive says industry must innovate or competitors will have nothing to copy

... patents related to variable-flux permanent magnet synchronous motor technology. The patents describe methods for dynamically adjusting magnetic ...

3. USPTO proposes dramatic restrictions on patent challenges through inter partes review

... Practice before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board," these changes would create a "one-and-done" system where patents.

4. Another Day, Another Asinine Sony AI Patent - Retro Handhelds

Sony is quick to note that these are just patents, not products, and while that is true, patents are not neutral thought experiments. Together ...

5. Samsung's HBM and DDR5 Face US ITC Patent Investigation - SammyGuru

The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has launched an investigation into whether these memory products infringe patents. This comes after ...

6. Patents, here are the violations that will remove points - Balkanweb.com

From April 22nd, all existing and newly obtained patents will have a maximum of 20 points, while the removal of points if a violation is repeated ...

7. Is a Smarter Scooter Frame Patentable? Court Orders Rethink on Inventive Step

In the case of M/s TVS Motor Company Limited vs The Assistant Controller of Patents & Designs, the court set aside the rejection of a patent ...

8. Kawasaki files interesting hybrid maxi-scooter tech patents - Bike Rider Magazine

Kawasaki files interesting hybrid maxi-scooter tech patents · Likely to be based on a 451cc parallel-twin engine · Appears to have maxi-scooter styling ...

9. Electric Arc Furnace Market Report 2025: $1.1 Billion Opportunities Driven by Retrofitting ...

The report also analyzes emerging technologies, patents and the competitive landscape with market rankings for top companies and key strategies/ ...

10. Merck to Address Patent Expirations and Pharmaceutical Pipeline Strategy at JP Morgan ...

The expiration of patents often leads to increased competition from generic alternatives, making it critical for companies like Merck to proactively ...

11. Utility models: Protecting everyday innovators - The Herald

Unlike patents, utility models are generally cheaper and faster to obtain, require a lower threshold of inventiveness and focus on practical ...

12. Intellectual Property Rights Annual Digest 2025- Part 3 - Live Law

Patents Act, 1970 International Reports US Court Orders EscapeX, Lawyers To Pay Google USD 2.5 Lakh As Cost For Frivolous Patent Suit Case Title: ...

13. Samsung being shaken down for money over some of its most lucrative products

A patent troll has filed a complaint against Samsung alleging that its HBM and DRAM products infringe on the patents held by that company.

14. AI-Driven Innovation Scouting [Free PDF] | StartUs Insights

Innovation teams are drowning in patents, papers, startup launches, and shifting competitor moves. AI-driven innovation scouting converts that ...

15. Honda Patents Steering Assist Tech To Prevent Motorcycle Crashes — What It Means For Riders

Honda Patents Steering Assist Tech To Prevent Motorcycle Crashes — What It Means For Riders. Authored by: Reetika Bhatt. Updated Jan 1, 2026, 10:21 ...

16. Damage Scanner, Green Light Predictor and Restaurant Caller: Ford's (NYSE:F) Three ... - TipRanks

Legacy automaker Ford ($F) had quite a year in patent filings in 2025. They filed a whole string of them, with at least 18 different patents ...

17. CET in Kerala marks landmark year with multiple patent wins - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

... patents developed by its faculty–student research teams, covering cutting-edge innovations such as advanced mechanical testing equipment, video ...

18. Employment Agreement Entered Between Assignee & Deceased Inventor Is Acceptable To ...

Employment Agreement Entered Between Assignee & Deceased Inventor Is Acceptable To Comply With 'Proof Of The Right' Under Section 7(2) Patents Act: ...