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  • 2026-02-10
  • Vietnam Streamlines Customs IP Enforcement with New Digital-First Regulations
  • The Ministry of Finance of Vietnam has issued Circular No. 06/2026/TT-BTC, introducing significant amendments to the procedures for customs enforcement of intellectual property rights. The new circular, which will take effect on...
  • Vietnam Streamlines Customs IP Enforcement with New Digital-First Regulations
  • 2026-02-06
  • China Extends Online Trademark Application by Two Hours
  • The Trademark Office of the China National Intellectual Property Administration has announced an optimization measure: effective from February 1, 2026, the daily operating hours for submitting trademark applications via the online ...
  • China Extends Online Trademark Application by Two Hours
  • 2026-02-05
  • Comprehensive Fee Increases for Finnish Trademarks, Patents, and Other IP Rights Effective January 1, 2026
  • The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland has issued Decree 1216/2025, adjusting the fees for intellectual property services provided by the Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH). The new fee schedule ...
  • Comprehensive Fee Increases for Finnish Trademarks, Patents, and Other IP Rights Effective January 1, 2026
  • 2026-02-03
  • Major Overhaul of China's Foreign Trade Law: Comprehensive Strengthening of IP Protection and Implications for Global Business
  • Key Insight:The amendedForeign Trade Law of the People's Republic of China, revised in 2025 and effective from March 1, 2026, represents not merely an update of provisions but a significant shift in the philosophy and mechanis...
  • Major Overhaul of China's Foreign Trade Law: Comprehensive Strengthening of IP Protection and Implications for Global Business
  • 2026-02-03
  • China Revises Pharmaceutical Regulations, Strengthening Protection for Drug Innovation
  • On December 31, 2025, the State Council adopted the revised Implementing Regulations of the Drug Administration Law of the People’s Republic of Chinaat its 76th executive meeting. The modified regulations, announced on Januar...
  • China Revises Pharmaceutical Regulations, Strengthening Protection for Drug Innovation
  • 2026-01-30
  • EU Proposed European Biotech Act：Accelerating the Commercialisation of IP
  • The European Commission published the proposed European Biotech Act on December 16, 2025, focusing on innovative development in the health biotech sector. It aims to strengthen the competitiveness of the EU's biotech industry ...
  • EU Proposed European Biotech Act：Accelerating the Commercialisation of IP

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