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  • 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
  • 2026-01-29
  • IPOS Pauses Accelerated Examination for New Requests
  • Singapore's Intellectual Property Office (IPOS) has announced a temporary suspension of itsSG Patents FastandSG Trade Marks Fastacceleration programs, effective4 January 2026.Key Details:Ÿ Suspension:IPOS has s...
  • IPOS Pauses Accelerated Examination for New Requests
  • 2026-01-29
  • EUIPO Reports Record-High IP Filings in 2025, Strong Growth from Chinese Applicants
  • The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) received a record 327,735 applications for European Union trade marks (EUTMs) and designs (EUDs) in 2025. This represents the highest annual number since the Offi...
  • EUIPO Reports Record-High IP Filings in 2025, Strong Growth from Chinese Applicants

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