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- 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 ...

- 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: Suspension:IPOS has s...

- 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...

- 2026-01-27
- 2026 Patent Application Update: Clarifications on "Same-Day Dual Filing" Declaration Requirements and Patent Right Abandonment Procedures
- The amendedPatent Examination Guidelinesare now in effect. As of January 1, 2026, applicants pursuing simultaneous utility model and invention patent applications for the same invention-creation on the same day must adhere to the newl...

- 2026-01-26
- WEIPR Group: National Top 52 in Patent Grants, Hubei's Leading IP Force
- Proven Results, Recognized ExcellenceWEIPR Group has secured the#1 position in Hubei Provinceand earned anational rank of #52for invention patent grants in 2025. This achievement places us among the elite of over 6,000 patent a...

- 2026-01-22
- Guidance on Trademark Application in Zambia
- Guidance on Trademark Application in Zambia .pdf
