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- 2025-09-01
- China Leads Globally in AI Patents, Holding 60% of Total
- At a recent press conference held by the State Council Information Office on the high-quality implementation of the 14th Five-Year Plan, China announced a series of major advances in intellectual property and digital technology. D...

- 2025-08-29
- ARIPO Patent Filings Take Effect in Mauritius Under Harare Protocol
- Marking a significant milestone for intellectual property protection in Africa, the Harare Protocol has officially taken effect in the Republic of Mauritius as of August 27, 2025. This activation follows the country's accession ...

- 2025-08-26
- Fee Reductions in Madrid System: Several Countries Cut Costs, Brazil Adjusts Payment Structure
- Recently, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) updated the individual designation fees for multiple countries under the Madrid System for the International Registration of Trademarks. These adjustments affect f...

- 2025-08-22
- IP Viet Nam Introduces Priority Processing for Online Industrial Property Applications
- In line with Vietnam's national policies on administrative reform and digital transformation, IP Viet Nam has launched a new initiative to prioritize online applications for industrial property procedures. Effective August 10, 2...

- 2025-08-22
- South Korea Intensifies Crackdown on Counterfeit Goods to Protect Public Safety and K-Brands
- On Wednesday, July 30, the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO), under Commissioner Kim Wan-ki, announced the "Comprehensive Measures to Combat Counterfeit Goods Distribution" during the 2nd Ministerial ...

- 2025-08-14
- Trial Launch of Accelerated Patent Examination for Female Inventors in China's Taiwan Region
- To encourage innovation and invention by women, relevant patent administrative authorities in the Taiwan region of China have announced the trial implementation of the "Accelerated Examination Program for Female Applicants of I...
