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  • 2026-03-05
  • Bimonthly Updates on Intellectual Property (January - February 2026)
  • Here are the most critical international IP developments from the past two months.
  • Bimonthly Updates on Intellectual Property (January - February 2026)
  • 2026-03-05
  • The China-Austria Patent Prosecution Highway Obtains a Five-Year Extension
  • The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and the Austrian Patent Office jointly announced that the pilot program of the China-Austria Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) has been officially extended...
  • The China-Austria Patent Prosecution Highway Obtains a Five-Year Extension
  • 2026-03-03
  • Interpretation of the 2026 World Intellectual Property Report
  • The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has released the 2026 World Intellectual Property Report: The Flow of Technology, which systematically sorts out the current status, trends of global technology diffusion a...
  • Interpretation of the 2026 World Intellectual Property Report
  • 2026-02-27
  • Sri Lanka Launches Online Public IP Search Platform: Practical Tips for Enterprises
  • The National Intellectual Property Office (NIPO) of Sri Lanka has officially launched a public online search platform for intellectual property records, which has been officially open since February 5. Users can freely access S...
  • Sri Lanka Launches Online Public IP Search Platform: Practical Tips for Enterprises
  • 2026-02-26
  • Hunan Province Launches New Trademark-Brand Evaluation Specification: A Clear Guide for Global Partners
  • Recently, the Hunan Trademark and Brand Association officially issued the group standard Evaluation Specification for Well-known Trademark-Brand (referred to as “the Specification” in the following text), which will take effect...
  • Hunan Province Launches New Trademark-Brand Evaluation Specification: A Clear Guide for Global Partners
  • 2026-02-25
  • USPTO Adjusts Process for Obtaining Ceremonial Copies of Patent Grants: Opt-In Required Starting March 9, 2026
  • The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently announced that effective March 9, 2026, it will no longer automatically mail courtesy ceremonial copies of patent grants to applicants. Instead, applicants must opt...
  • USPTO Adjusts Process for Obtaining Ceremonial Copies of Patent Grants: Opt-In Required Starting March 9, 2026

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