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  • 2025-01-03
  • The CNIPA-INPI (Brazil) Patent Prosecution Highway Pilot Program Extended
  • Recently, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and the National Institute of Industrial Property of Brazil (INPI) jointly decided to extend the PPH pilot program between China and Brazil f...
  • The CNIPA-INPI (Brazil) Patent Prosecution Highway Pilot Program Extended
  • 2025-01-03
  • Requirement to Submit a Declaration of Actual and Effective Use of the Mark Concerning International Registrations Designating Mexico
  • The Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) requested the information concerning the requirement to submit a declaration of actual and effective use of a mark that is the subject of an international registration for which M...
  • Requirement to Submit a Declaration of Actual and Effective Use of the Mark Concerning International Registrations Designating Mexico
  • 2025-01-03
  • The RMB Standard for the PCT Fees in the International Phase Implemented from January 1, 2025
  • According to the Memorandum of Understanding on the Fees Transfer under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) signed between the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and the World Intellectual Pr...
  • The RMB Standard for the PCT Fees in the International Phase Implemented from January 1, 2025
  • 2024-12-27
  • Costa Rica Signs Historic Validation Agreement with EPO
  • On 13th December 2024, a pivotal validation agreement was signed between Costa Rica and EPO. Under the validation agreement, European patents validated in Costa Rica will have the same effect and be subject to the same conditions...
  • Costa Rica Signs Historic Validation Agreement with EPO
  • 2024-12-27
  • Patent Additional Term in Canada
  • On December 18, 2024, amendments to the Patent Rules were published in the Canada Gazette, Part II. The main goal of these amendments is to set out how the legislative framework for an additional term will be operationalized and a...
  • Patent Additional Term in Canada
  • 2024-12-20
  • Uzbekistan Joins the Hague System
  • Uzbekistan has joined the Hague System, expanding the geographical coverage of WIPO’s international design system to 98 countries. This accession marks a significant milestone for Central Asia, enhancing Uzbekistan’s position i...
  • Uzbekistan Joins the Hague System

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