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  • 2026-03-19
  • Important Notice on New Software Copyright Registration Rules of China
  • The Copyright Protection Center of China officially released an announcement on March 15 regarding the "Joint Efforts to Maintain a Healthy Ecosystem for Computer Software Copyright Registration." The new version o...
  • Important Notice on New Software Copyright Registration Rules of China
  • 2026-03-18
  • EPO and IP Australia Launch PCT Pilot Program: Effective March 1, 2026
  • From 1 March 2026, Australia officially launched a two-year pilot program.The international search and examination options for applicants filing Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications in Australia have been expanded, allowi...
  • EPO and IP Australia Launch PCT Pilot Program: Effective March 1, 2026
  • 2026-03-16
  • India Introduces Special Supervision Regulations on AI-generated Synthetic Content
  • In February 2026, India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology issued special supervision regulations on AI-generated synthetic content, which officially took effect on February 20. They build a comprehensive re...
  • India Introduces Special Supervision Regulations on AI-generated Synthetic Content
  • 2026-03-12
  • South Korea Further Accelerates Patent Examination: AI and Bio Startups to Benefit from One-Month Ultra-Fast Track
  • South Korea officially launched an ultra-fast examination track for startups in the AI and advanced biotechnology sectors on February 23, enabling eligible companies to receive examination results within one month. The initiative is d...
  • South Korea Further Accelerates Patent Examination: AI and Bio Startups to Benefit from One-Month Ultra-Fast Track
  • 2026-03-09
  • Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property's Trademark Classification Tool Fully Upgraded and Launched
  • The Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property has fully revamped and upgraded its Classification Tool for Goods and Services in Trademark Applications, with the new version now officially launched.The upgraded tool featu...
  • Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property's Trademark Classification Tool Fully Upgraded and Launched
  • 2026-03-09
  • Saudi Arabia Enacts New Copyright Law: Aligning with International Protection Rules
  • Saudi Arabia promulgated the revised Copyright Law on February 13, 2026, replacing the 2003 version. The new law will take effect on August 1, 2026, with the supporting implementing rules to be issued on the same date.The revision f...
  • Saudi Arabia Enacts New Copyright Law: Aligning with International Protection Rules

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