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  • 2026-04-17
  • 2025 China Patent Survey Report: Key Findings and Insights for International IP Stakeholders
  • The 2025 China Patent Survey, conducted by the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and released in March 2026, offers a comprehensive and data-rich analysis of patent creation, utilization, protection,...
  • 2025 China Patent Survey Report: Key Findings and Insights for International IP Stakeholders
  • 2026-04-17
  • JPO Updates Trademarks Examination Guidelines and Fifth Edition of Patent Examination Quality Management Manual
  • The Japan Patent Office (JPO) has recently updated and published two intellectual property examination documents: theExamination Guidelines for Trademarksand the fifth edition of theQuality Management Manual for Patent Examin...
  • JPO Updates Trademarks Examination Guidelines and Fifth Edition of Patent Examination Quality Management Manual
  • 2026-04-16
  • UK Intellectual Property Office Launches New Digital Patent Service：1 April 2026 Launch
  • On 1 April 2026, the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) launched a new digital patent service, achieving the integrated rollout of UK patent application, management and renewal functions in one place. Functions related to tr...
  • UK Intellectual Property Office Launches New Digital Patent Service：1 April 2026 Launch
  • 2026-04-15
  • Hong Kong Intellectual Property Department Upgrades Electronic Filing Service
  • The Intellectual Property Department (IPD) of Hong Kong has recently announced that, with effect from 16 March 2026, registered users of the electronic filing service may file relevant documents via the IPD’s Electronic Fili...
  • Hong Kong Intellectual Property Department Upgrades Electronic Filing Service
  • 2026-04-14
  • South Korea and Indonesia Sign IP Protection and Enforcement Memorandum: Cross-border IP Protection
  • On April 1, South Korea and Indonesia officially elevated their bilateral relations to a newly established "special comprehensive strategic partnership." During the summit, the two sides signed 16 memorandums of understandin...
  • South Korea and Indonesia Sign IP Protection and Enforcement Memorandum: Cross-border IP Protection
  • 2026-04-13
  • USPTO Issues PCT Informed Examination Request Pilot Program
  • On April 9, 2026, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published an official notice in the Federal Register announcing the launch of the PCT Informed Examination Request (PIER) Pilot Program. The ...
  • USPTO Issues PCT Informed Examination Request Pilot Program

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