Editor’s Note: Intellectual Property Highlights and Strategies for Innovation

Welcome to the MeritsIP Newsletter. We delve into critical updates in the intellectual property landscape, providing insights and strategies to help you navigate the ever-evolving world of patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Read on to stay informed and ahead in the game of innovation.

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National Intellectual Property Administration Signs MOU on Intellectual Property with Myanmar’s Ministry of Commerce

On June 16, 2026, in Beijing and witnessed by Chinese President Xi Jinping and Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing, Shen Changyu, the director of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), and Tun Oo, the Minister of Commerce of Myanmar, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on intellectual property cooperation. The MOU indicates that China and Myanmar will enhance exchanges and cooperation in the intellectual property field to jointly boost the development of bilateral economic, scientific, technological, and cultural relations.

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Wenzhou’s Yongjia Approved to Build National Intellectual Property Rapid Protection Center

Recently, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) approved the construction of a national intellectual property rapid protection center in Yongjia County, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province. Focused on the educational toy and footwear industries, the center will offer “one – stop” services like rapid pre – examination, rights protection, and rights confirmation. With over 4,000 related enterprises, Yongjia is renowned as “the Capital of Educational Toys in China” and “the Production Base of Men’s Footwear in the China Shoe Capital”. The industries are in a crucial transformation and upgrading phase. The establishment of the center will speed up design patent review and handle infringement disputes promptly, creating a good innovation and business environment and promoting high – quality development. The approval brings the total number of such centers in China to 54.

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The Release of “Beijing Intellectual Property Information Public Service Guide (2026)”

Recently, Beijing released the “Beijing Intellectual Property Information Public Service Guide (2026)” to implement CNIPA’s guiding opinions, considering the capital’s development and integrating local IP public service resources. The “Guide” has three sections: IP Q&A, policies and public retrieval resources, and Beijing IP information public service outlets. It popularizes relevant knowledge, sorts out key IP policies, summarizes retrieval platforms, and lists 75 outlets with profiles, service lists, and typical cases. Innovation entities and the public can use it to understand public service resources, find nearby services, lower the innovation threshold, and stimulate innovation. Beijing will use the “Guide” to coordinate resources, improve service coverage and effectiveness, and empower high – quality development.

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European Unified Patent Court’s Patent Mediation and Arbitration Center (PMAC) Officially Inaugurated

On June 2, 2026, the Patent Mediation and Arbitration Center (PMAC) of the European Unified Patent Court officially opened in Ljubljana, Slovenia, after starting basic services on May 12. As a key part of the unified patent court system, PMAC provides a one – stop solution for patent disputes, integrating litigation, mediation, and arbitration, and fills the non – litigation resolution gap for high – tech IP disputes in Europe.

PMAC has offices in Ljubljana and Lisbon. Its core services cover mediation, arbitration, a hybrid process, and expert determination, with special rules for complex disputes. It uses ADR, with neutral experts handling cases confidentially through voluntary negotiation. Unified patent court judges can guide parties to non – litigation methods, reducing costs and time.

This inauguration coincides with the system’s third anniversary. The European Patent Office has received over 95,000 unified – effect patent applications, and about one – third of granted patents have been converted. European local applicants, especially SMEs, are actively involved. The unified patent offers cost – effective integrated IP protection in 18 EU states.

The President of the European Patent Office said PMAC makes the unified patent court a global one – stop platform for comprehensive patent dispute resolution.

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India’s Delhi Court Reaffirms Strict Time Limits in IBM Trademark Case

In the trademark case between IBM and Tivoli Gardens, the Delhi High Court reaffirmed the mandatory nature of procedural time – limits under the Trademark Act. IBM applied to register the “Tivoli” trademark in 2003, and Tivoli Gardens opposed it in 2006. Tivoli Gardens failed to submit evidence within the two – month deadline and requested an exemption in 2022, which was approved in 2025. IBM then appealed to the court. The court addressed multiple legal issues, including the applicability of Trademark Rules, appeal limitation, valid service, and the defense of attorney’s negligence. It ruled that the “deemed withdrawal of objection” clause is mandatory, IBM’s appeal was within the limit, the service of the reply was valid, and rejected Tivoli Gardens’ claim of attorney’s negligence. This judgment strengthens procedural stability in trademark cases.

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OPPO Patent Counter – lawsuit Wins Another Victory: Zhengzhou Intermediate People’s Court Rules Asus Infringed Fast – charging Patent

On June 8, 2026, the Zhengzhou Intermediate People’s Court ruled in OPPO’s favor in a patent – infringement lawsuit against Asus. It found that Asus’s mobile phone adapters infringed OPPO’s fast – charging patents. The court ordered Asus to halt manufacturing, selling, and offering to sell the infringing products and pay 250,000 yuan in reasonable expenses to OPPO. This follows OPPO’s win in a 5G standard – essential patent lawsuit against Asus in Germany in March 2026.

Since 2025, Asus and Innovative Sonic have sued OPPO and Xiaomi in Europe. OPPO retaliated with multiple lawsuits in Germany and China, covering 5G, fast – charging, and VVC. The involved patent in the Zhengzhou case, ZL201780004529.2, uses double – loop feedback control for better charging. It has passed the patent invalidation test.

OPPO, a global fast – charging leader with over 3,900 related patent applications, has a charging technology licensing ecosystem. The wins in Germany and Zhengzhou showcase OPPO’s strong patent portfolio and IP strategy. The “patent battle” between OPPO and Asus continues, and IP Frontier will monitor its progress.

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Complete Victory! Harbour BioMed Wins Patent Lawsuit Against Amgen, Potentially Receiving Up to $60.6 Million in Compensation

After a five – year legal battle, Harbour BioMed won a decisive ruling in a patent infringement lawsuit against Amgen in the US. On June 15, it was announced that a jury in the US District Court for the District of Delaware ruled in Harbour BioMed’s favor. The lawsuit originated in 2011 when Harbour Antibodies accused Amgen of infringing its antibody discovery platform patents. On June 8, 2026, the case went to a jury trial. After three hours of deliberation, the jury unanimously supported Harbour BioMed on all aspects. They found Amgen’s infringement of the Grosveld patents to be willful, the patents valid, and awarded Harbour BioMed $20.2037 million in damages. As the infringement was willful, the company could ask the judge to triple the damages to $60.6 million. Dr. Wang Jinsong called it an “epic victory”, confirming the company as the true innovator. Before the hearing, Harbour BioMed adjusted its litigation strategy. This win may mark a new stage in the global antibody patent field. In the future, the company will continue to protect its intellectual property. This case sets a precedent for Chinese biotech companies’ patent protection, showing their original innovation strength and the shift from defense to attack.

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DJI Sues Insta360 in the US for Patent Infringement, Insta360 Countersues

According to US media, DJI and Osmo filed patent infringement lawsuits against Insta360 and its affiliates in the US Eastern District Court of Texas on June 10th and 11th local time. The suit targets Insta360’s Luna series of handheld gimbal cameras launched in the US on June 9th. DJI alleges the product infringes 2 design and 4 invention patents of its Osmo Pocket series, covering core technologies like gimbal electromechanical and shooting control.

DJI claims Insta360 “blatantly copied” its technology and design. After sending a patent notice on May 26, 2026, DJI believes Insta360’s actions constitute willful infringement and seeks permanent injunctions, profit restitution, damages, treble damages, and legal fees.

This isn’t the first patent dispute between the two. In March 2026, DJI sued Insta360 in China over drone patent ownership. On June 12th, Insta360 counter – sued DJI in the US, involving 5 invention patents, and also requested the invalidation of related patents from the China National Intellectual Property Administration. Both lawsuits are in the early stages, and the final outcome depends on the US court.

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