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- 2025-02-24
- IP Statistical Bulletin for January 2025 from CNIPA
- 1. PatentsIn January 2025, 63,000 invention patents, 141,000 utility model patents, and 50,000 design patents were authorized in China.As of the end of January, the number of valid invention patents in China stood at 5.735 million. A...

- 2025-02-21
- From July 1st, Brazil Will Only Accept Electronic PCT Patent Applications
- Recently, the Brazilian Intellectual Property Office has issued a notice clearly stating that, starting from July 1st, 2025, the Office will only accept international patent applications submitted electronically through the e-PCT ...

- 2025-02-21
- Switzerland Fully Revised Patents Ordinance, Launching Consultation in April
- In March 2024, the Swiss Parliament approved partial amendments to the Patents Act. To ensure the smooth implementation of the revised act, corresponding implementing provisions in the Patents Ordinance need to be adjusted accordin...

- 2025-02-21
- ARIPO Announced Amendments to Harare Protocol with Significant Increasing on Official Fees of Patent and Industrial Designs
- IntroductionThe African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) is an intergovernmental organization that facilitates cooperation among its member states in the field of intellectual property (IP). According to th...

- 2025-02-14
- Updates on Libya Trademark Renewal Fee Adjustment
- Based on publicly available information, Libyan yearly trademark renewal official fee for international trademark owners has been established at USD 2,000 per year, according to Economy and Commerce Ministerial Resolution No. 586 ...

- 2025-02-14
- South Korea's Trademark Act Amendment: Shorter Opposition Period and Increased Punitive Damages
- The amendment to the Korean Trademark Act, passed by the National Assembly on December 27, 2024, was officially promulgated on January 21, 2025, and will take effect on July 22, 2025. The revision focuses on shortening the tradema...
