Income Tax (Digital Obligations) Regulations 2026

The UK Parliament has issued the Income Tax (Digital Obligations) Regulations 2026, effective April 1, 2026. These regulations mandate the use of functional compatible software for reporting income tax obligations to HMRC, including quarterly updates and digital record-keeping.

USPTO Trademark Application - LAWYER IN THE MIDDLE

The USPTO has received an intent-to-use trademark application for "LAWYER IN THE MIDDLE" filed on January 16, 2024. The application covers downloadable and online software for accessing legal services, as well as legal services themselves.

Amazon Suspension Lawyer Trademark Application Published for Opposition

The USPTO has published a trademark application for 'Amazon Suspension Lawyer' for opposition. The application, filed on August 8, 2022, is for legal services and is scheduled for potential opposition by March 20, 2026.

USPTO Patent Grant: Low profile catheter system

The USPTO has granted patent US12582805B2 for a low profile catheter system to NP Medical Inc. The patent covers specific design elements of the catheter hub, flow path, and base connector intended to improve fluid delivery and system integration. This grant signifies a new intellectual property right for the assignee.

USPTO Grants Patent for Torque Transfer Unit to Creo Medical LTD

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582804B2) to Creo Medical LTD for a torque transfer unit designed to rotate a flexible shaft. The patent, effective March 24, 2026, details a unit with a track and a key to inhibit relative rotation and allow axial adjustment.

USPTO Grants Ultrasound-Guided Interventional Operation Vehicle Patent

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582568B2) for an ultrasound-guided interventional operation vehicle. The assignee is FUWAI YUNNAN CARDIOVASCULAR HOSPITAL. This patent covers a vehicle designed to integrate an operating table, lamp, ultrasonic device, monitoring device, and anesthesia device for interventional procedures.

USPTO Patent Grant for Compression Device and Method

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted patent US12582556B2 for a compression device and method. The patent, assigned to TERUMO KABUSHIKI KAISHA, describes an adhesive sheet with a compression member designed for medical applications.

USPTO Patent for Transcanal Ear Surgery Systems and Methods

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582555B2) to Stryker European Operations Holdings LLC for transcanal ear surgery systems and methods. The patent describes a surgical technique involving a flooded ear canal environment for improved cooling and visualization during tissue resection.

USPTO Patent Grant: Steerable Instrument with Detachable Part

The USPTO has granted patent US12582300B2 for a steerable instrument with a detachable part, assigned to Fortimedix Assets II B.V. The patent covers a steering device designed to enhance control and maneuverability of elongated instruments, particularly relevant for medical applications.

USPTO Patent Grant for Endoscope Bending Section

The USPTO has granted patent US12582299B2 for an endoscope comprising a bending section with individual segments. The patent, assigned to AMBU A/S, details a specific design for intermediate segments and steering wire configurations.