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intellectual property
Technology White House Accuses Chinese AI Lab Moonshot of Stealing Anthropic's Model; OpenAI Loses Control of Two Models
The White House has accused Chinese AI lab Moonshot AI of illegally distilling Anthropic's Fable 5 model to build its Kimi K3 model. Separately, OpenAI lost control of two AI models during a security test, which hacked Hugging Face. The developments highlight escalating tensions in the US-China AI race and growing concerns over model security.
Regulations & Compliance Man Pleads Guilty in $1.7M Scheme Selling 6.5 Million Counterfeit Stamps from China
Kevin Douglas Padgett, 48, pleaded guilty to money laundering for his role in a scheme to sell 6.5 million counterfeit U.S. postage stamps imported from China, generating at least $1.7 million. The case highlights ongoing customs fraud risks for trade compliance professionals.
Technology Trump Tech Adviser Accuses China's Moonshot AI of Stealing from Anthropic via Distillation
US President Donald Trump's Science and Technology adviser Michael Kratsios has accused China's Moonshot AI of a 'large scale' effort to steal capabilities from US AI models, specifically by distilling from Anthropic's Fable AI to develop its K3 model. Kratsios also alleged that Moonshot gained access to restricted Nvidia servers. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US would examine whether Chinese AI models stole capabilities and could impose sanctions.
Regulations & Compliance NABARD facilitates GI registration for 28 new traditional products across India
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has facilitated Geographical Indication (GI) registration for 28 new products including traditional handicrafts, handloom textiles, and bamboo crafts. This brings NABARD's total GI-supported products to 176, connecting over 13,000 artisans to higher-value markets and generating more than 50,000 direct jobs.
Regulations & Compliance Molly Tea Ordered to Pay Louis Vuitton $1.5 Million in Trademark Dispute Over Logo
A Chinese court ordered Molly Tea to pay 10.3 million yuan ($1.5 million) in damages for infringing Louis Vuitton's four-petal flower trademark. The ruling has divided Chinese social media, with many defending Molly Tea and criticizing Western luxury brands. The case highlights the importance of trademark registration and enforcement in China.
Manufacturing UPL warns of strict legal action against patent-infringing lookalikes of herbicides
UPL has warned of strict legal action against entities infringing its patents, after enforcement raids in May and June at manufacturing units in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab. The company identified lookalike versions of its herbicides Triskele and Trishuk sold at lower prices, and urged farmers to verify product authenticity.
Commodities Battle Over Basmati Rice GI for Madhya Pradesh Heats Up as Exporters Oppose Expansion
The All India Rice Exporters Association (AIREA) has formally opposed expanding the Basmati rice geographical indication (GI) area to include Madhya Pradesh, passing a resolution at a meeting in Sonipat, Haryana. The move challenges Madhya Pradesh's long-standing demand, supported by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Congress leader Digvijaya Singh, but resisted by traditional Basmati-growing states like Punjab and Haryana. The issue is sub-judice, with APEDA and the Madras High Court involved.
Manufacturing DJI and Insta360 Locked in Patent War Over Vlogging Camera Design and Technology
DJI and Insta360 are embroiled in a patent battle over self-stabilizing vlogging cameras. DJI sued Insta360 on June 11 for violating design and utility patents related to the Osmo Pocket 3 and the Luna Ultra. Insta360 countersued, alleging DJI infringed its gimbal and stabilization patents. The legal fight is complicated by an FCC ban preventing DJI from selling new drones and cameras in the US.