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- 2026-02-06
- China Extends Online Trademark Application by Two Hours
- The Trademark Office of the China National Intellectual Property Administration has announced an optimization measure: effective from February 1, 2026, the daily operating hours for submitting trademark applications via the online ...

- 2026-02-05
- Flowchart of Trademark Registration in China

- 2026-02-05
- Comprehensive Fee Increases for Finnish Trademarks, Patents, and Other IP Rights Effective January 1, 2026
- The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland has issued Decree 1216/2025, adjusting the fees for intellectual property services provided by the Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH). The new fee schedule ...

- 2026-02-03
- Major Overhaul of China's Foreign Trade Law: Comprehensive Strengthening of IP Protection and Implications for Global Business
- Key Insight:The amendedForeign Trade Law of the People's Republic of China, revised in 2025 and effective from March 1, 2026, represents not merely an update of provisions but a significant shift in the philosophy and mechanis...

- 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...

- 2026-02-02
- Form vs. Substance: The Critical Role of Evidence in Canadian and Chinese Trademark Practice
- When defending trademark rights in overseas markets, understanding how the official authorities evaluate evidence is often the first crucial step towards a successful resolution.It is a common occurrence globally for trademark application...
