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  • 2026-04-16
  • UK Intellectual Property Office Launches New Digital Patent Service：1 April 2026 Launch
  • On 1 April 2026, the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) launched a new digital patent service, achieving the integrated rollout of UK patent application, management and renewal functions in one place. Functions related to tr...
  • UK Intellectual Property Office Launches New Digital Patent Service：1 April 2026 Launch
  • 2026-04-15
  • Hong Kong Intellectual Property Department Upgrades Electronic Filing Service
  • The Intellectual Property Department (IPD) of Hong Kong has recently announced that, with effect from 16 March 2026, registered users of the electronic filing service may file relevant documents via the IPD’s Electronic Fili...
  • Hong Kong Intellectual Property Department Upgrades Electronic Filing Service
  • 2026-04-14
  • South Korea and Indonesia Sign IP Protection and Enforcement Memorandum: Cross-border IP Protection
  • On April 1, South Korea and Indonesia officially elevated their bilateral relations to a newly established "special comprehensive strategic partnership." During the summit, the two sides signed 16 memorandums of understandin...
  • South Korea and Indonesia Sign IP Protection and Enforcement Memorandum: Cross-border IP Protection
  • 2026-04-13
  • USPTO Issues PCT Informed Examination Request Pilot Program
  • On April 9, 2026, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published an official notice in the Federal Register announcing the launch of the PCT Informed Examination Request (PIER) Pilot Program. The ...
  • USPTO Issues PCT Informed Examination Request Pilot Program
  • 2026-04-13
  • Korea MOIP Upgrades Trade Secret Original Document Certificate Service
  • The Korean Intellectual Property Office (MOIP) has enhanced the issuance process for certificates of original documents for trade secrets, with a focus on two key facilitative measures.Under relevant legal provisions, applicants m...
  • Korea MOIP Upgrades Trade Secret Original Document Certificate Service
  • 2026-04-08
  • USPTO Issues Supplemental Guidance: Adjusting Examination Requirements for Digital Interface Design Patents
  • The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued theSupplemental Guidance for Examination of Design Patent Applications Related to Computer-Generated Interfaces and Icons, introducing several important ...
  • USPTO Issues Supplemental Guidance: Adjusting Examination Requirements for Digital Interface Design Patents

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