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  • 2026-02-03
  • China Revises Pharmaceutical Regulations, Strengthening Protection for Drug Innovation
  • On December 31, 2025, the State Council adopted the revised Implementing Regulations of the Drug Administration Law of the People’s Republic of Chinaat its 76th executive meeting. The modified regulations, announced on Januar...
  • China Revises Pharmaceutical Regulations, Strengthening Protection for Drug Innovation
  • 2026-01-30
  • EU Proposed European Biotech Act：Accelerating the Commercialisation of IP
  • The European Commission published the proposed European Biotech Act on December 16, 2025, focusing on innovative development in the health biotech sector. It aims to strengthen the competitiveness of the EU's biotech industry ...
  • EU Proposed European Biotech Act：Accelerating the Commercialisation of IP
  • 2026-01-29
  • IPOS Pauses Accelerated Examination for New Requests
  • Singapore's Intellectual Property Office (IPOS) has announced a temporary suspension of itsSG Patents FastandSG Trade Marks Fastacceleration programs, effective4 January 2026.Key Details:Ÿ Suspension:IPOS has s...
  • IPOS Pauses Accelerated Examination for New Requests
  • 2026-01-29
  • EUIPO Reports Record-High IP Filings in 2025, Strong Growth from Chinese Applicants
  • The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) received a record 327,735 applications for European Union trade marks (EUTMs) and designs (EUDs) in 2025. This represents the highest annual number since the Offi...
  • EUIPO Reports Record-High IP Filings in 2025, Strong Growth from Chinese Applicants
  • 2026-01-22
  • Vietnam's Overhauled IP Law: Key Changes Taking Effect in April 2026
  • On 10 December 2025, Vietnam's National Assembly passed significant amendments to the Law on Intellectual Property, with the revised law entering into force on 1 April 2026. This landmark reform modernizes Vietnam’s IP reg...
  • Vietnam's Overhauled IP Law: Key Changes Taking Effect in April 2026
  • 2026-01-20
  • Major Overhaul of Zambia's Trademark Law: A New Era for Intellectual Property Protection Begins
  • On December 31, 2025, the Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA) of Zambia officially announced the full operationalization of the Trade Marks Act No. 11 of 2023, following the signing of Statutory Instrument N...
  • Major Overhaul of Zambia's Trademark Law: A New Era for Intellectual Property Protection Begins

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