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- 2026-02-10
- Vietnam Streamlines Customs IP Enforcement with New Digital-First Regulations
- The Ministry of Finance of Vietnam has issued Circular No. 06/2026/TT-BTC, introducing significant amendments to the procedures for customs enforcement of intellectual property rights. The new circular, which will take effect on...

- 2026-02-09
- A Strategic Guide to Trademark Priority Rights in China for International Applicants
- For businesses expanding their brands globally, understanding and utilizing China's trademark priority rights system is a crucial strategy. It provides a critical time advantage and serves as a primary defense against trademark squat...

- 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...
