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Chinese Lithium Battery Startup Carku Secures Three Consecutive Wins in Section 337 Cases

Chinese lithium battery startup Carku has secured its third win against its US rival NOCO in a recent ITC Section 337 case, as announced on Monday. An ITC judge issued an initial decision last Friday, ruling that Carku didn’t violate Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930.

Samsung and DT Mobile settle patent dispute

Samsung Electronics and DT Mobile have reached a settlement regarding their patent dispute. The two companies submitted a joint stipulation of dismissal to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, which has officially terminated all related litigation.

Chinese courts have jurisdiction over global SEP rate disputes involving foreign patent pools

In a landmark decision, China's Supreme People's Court recently ruled that Chinese courts have jurisdiction over global SEP rate disputes involving foreign patent pools. This marks a significant development in the enforcement of fair licensing practices in intellectual property.

China issues reminder to Avanci, warning antitrust risks related to its Patent Pool

China issues reminder to Avanci. Avanci was urged to conduct thorough risk assessments and take effective measures to prevent and address these issues in compliance with the "Anti-Monopoly Law of the People's Republic of China" and other relevant regulations.

China-Africa PPH Pilot Program to launch on June 8

​The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) have jointly decided to launch the China-Africa Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Pilot Program on June 8, 2024.