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  • 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
  • 2026-01-22
  • Vietnam's Overhauled IP Law: Key Changes Taking Effect in April 2026
  • On 10 December 2025, Vietnam's National Assembly passed significant amendments to the Law on Intellectual Property, with the revised law entering into force on 1 April 2026. This landmark reform modernizes Vietnam’s IP reg...
  • Vietnam's Overhauled IP Law: Key Changes Taking Effect in April 2026
  • 2026-01-20
  • Major Overhaul of Zambia's Trademark Law: A New Era for Intellectual Property Protection Begins
  • On December 31, 2025, the Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA) of Zambia officially announced the full operationalization of the Trade Marks Act No. 11 of 2023, following the signing of Statutory Instrument N...
  • Major Overhaul of Zambia's Trademark Law: A New Era for Intellectual Property Protection Begins
  • 2026-01-20
  • EPO Announces 2026 Fee Adjustment Scheme, New Fees to Take Effect on April 1
  • The Administrative Council of the European Patent Organisation recently adopted Decision CA/D 9/25, amending the Implementing Regulations to the European Patent Convention (EPC) and the related fee schedules. The new fee ...
  • EPO Announces 2026 Fee Adjustment Scheme, New Fees to Take Effect on April 1

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