Agricultural industry
Researchers at Renmin University of China have highlighted the crucial role of intellectual property in driving industrial competitiveness and economic growth, particularly in the agricultural sector. A study examined the impact of geographical indications (GIs) on farmers' income in developing countries, using panel data from 278 Chinese cities between
Intellectual property
Tensions in the US-China trade relationship escalated on Friday as the US Trade Representative (USTR) launched an investigation into China's implementation of the 2019 "Phase One" trade agreement. The move has been met with strong opposition from China, which claims it has fulfilled its obligations under
Intellectual property law
A growing concern for the field of information technology, a recent report from the National University of Defense Technology in Changsha, People's Republic of China, sheds light on the risks associated with cloud environments, revealing that they can enhance the efficiency of diffusion models but also introduce significant
Robotics
Researchers from the University of Granada, in collaboration with Colombian and Spanish institutions, have developed an innovative approach to machine learning for robotic arms. Despite the challenges of accessing real-world data in robotics due to restrictions on sharing and limited availability, the team employed federated learning to train a model
Robotics
Monteris Medical and Symphony Robotics have announced a strategic partnership to integrate advanced robotics and AI into brain ablation surgery. This collaboration aims to improve the precision and effectiveness of laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) for treating brain tumors, especially in complex anatomical targets. Symphony's micro-robotic arm, powered
Mediation
Dr. Radostin Pachamanov, a telecommunications engineering expert with over two decades of experience, has been appointed as a Director in Quandary Peak Research's Intellectual Property (IP) consulting team. With a background in mobile networks, broadband systems, OSS/BSS solutions, and media delivery technologies, Dr. Pachamanov will support clients
Intellectual property
China has achieved a groundbreaking milestone, ranking 9th in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025 report, making it the first time the country has entered the top 10. This remarkable achievement is attributed to the country's rapid advancements in science and technology, with numerous notable accomplishments such as
International trade
The US may impose trade curbs on up to $800 million worth of Chinese exports, including toys, textiles, shoes, and electrical goods, if China fails to meet US demands to end copyright piracy. The move follows a breakdown in talks to get a Chinese agreement to end intellectual property rights
International trade
China has issued a strong warning to the United States, stating that any attempt to impose sanctions or retaliate for intellectual property rights violations could lead to a trade war. This comes as the two countries face a deadline for strengthened copyright protection, with the US considering imposing sanctions on
