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- 2024-09-14
- New Resolution 364/2024 Concerning Patent Priorities in Argentina
- Recently, Argentina released new Resolution INPI 364/2024, requiring patent applicants who have claimed priority to report whether it has been granted in the country of origin. The purpose of this resolution is to optimize the proce...

- 2024-09-14
- China Taiwan Issued New Measures to Accelerate the Re-Examination of Invention Patents
- The Taiwan Intellectual Property Office announced to pilot the scheme of "Accelerated Examination of Patent Reexamination (AEPRe)" from September 1, 2024. As long as the applicant takes the initiative to amend an...

- 2024-09-14
- The Qatar Patent and Trademark Office Issued New Regulations
- The Qatar Patents and Trademarks Office has issued new regulations regarding power of attorney and announced a reduction in official fees.The power of attorney is valid for a period of three years. If the power of attorney is execute...

- 2024-09-06
- Fee changes of IP Australia from 1 October 2024
- Recently, IP Australia officially released the Cost Recovery Implementation Statement 2024-25, announcing fee changes concerning design, trademark, patent, plant breeder’s right, and Trans-Tasman IP Attorney, which are to be i...

- 2024-09-06
- IPOS Released Two New Initiatives Concerning Patent Examination
- Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) released two new initiatives concerning patent examination, titled “Simplified Requests for Examination Reports and Other Legislative Amendments” and “No Extension of Tim...

- 2024-09-06
- Unitary Patent Now Covers Romania
- Effective 1 September 2024, Romania officially becomes part of the Unitary Patent (UP) system. From that date, all European patents with unitary effect automatically cover Romania. This expansion not only increases the number of ...
