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- 2024-12-20
- Main Changes of Phase I Regarding New EU Design Reform
- l Change of TerminologyThe terminology of the Amending Regulation is adapted to the wording of the Lisbon Treaty, with all references to the Community being substituted by references to the European Union or, in some instances, th...
- 2024-12-20
- TIPO Announced a Two-Year Extension for the Pilot Program of Accelerated Examination of Design Patent
- In order to increase the diversity and flexibility of the examination of design patent applications, the Intellectual Property Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan, China (TIPO) has formulated the “Pilot Prog...
- 2024-12-20
- USPTO Modifies Its Individual Designation Fees in Hague System
- The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced modifications to its individual designation fees under the Hague System. These changes will take effect on January 19, 2025.When designating the United St...
- 2024-12-20
- Change in the Amounts of the Individual Fee under Madrid Protocol, Concerning U.S., Iceland, Greece, and Zambia
- Recently, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has published a number of notifications announcing adjustments to the individual fees for the designation of certain countries under Madrid Protocol. Details are as f...
- 2024-12-13
- Singapore will Launch a Pilot Initiative to Expedite the Proceedings before the Registrar of Trade Marks
- On 2 January 2025, The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) will launch a pilot for an Expedited Track for proceedings before the Registrar of Trade Marks. It is an optional track that can only be activated with...
- 2024-12-13
- USPTO Withdraws Proposal to Add New Terminal Disclaimer Requirements
- The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has withdrawn its proposed rule regarding terminal disclaimer requirements.On December 4, 2024, the USPTO issued a notice that it has withdrawn its proposed rule relating to ter...