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- 2025-12-25
- Adjustments to Eurasian Patent Maintenance Fees in the Republic of Belarus
- Pursuant to Resolution No. 651 of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus dated November 20, 2025, new rates for the maintenance fees of Eurasian patents in force in Belarus will take effect from January 1, 2026, as o...

- 2025-12-25
- Taiwan Region Announces Key Adjustments to Patent Deferral Rules: Longer Periods, Single Request Limit
- The Intellectual Property Office of the Taiwan region of China has recently amended the "Operational Guidelines for Deferral of Substantive Examination for Invention and Design Patent Applications." The revisions f...

- 2025-12-23
- From Office Action to Grant: Legal & Technical Argumentation for a Novel Model Alignment Invention
- Background: The Legal FrameworkUnder Chinese patent law, an invention must demonstrate "inventiveness," defined as possessing prominent substantive features and representing notable progress over the existing technology. Th...

- 2025-12-18
- EAPO Official Fee Updates: New Rates Effective from February 1, 2026
- The Eurasian Patent Organization (EAPO) has recently approved a series of adjustments to the official fees for invention patents and industrial designs. The amendments were adopted at the Administrative Council meeting held on O...

- 2025-12-18
- Argentina’s Trademark System Undergoes Major Reform: Narrowed Examination Scope and Comprehensive Process Acceleration
- In a move to optimize the business environment and stimulate market vitality, the Argentine National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) officially issued Resolution No. 583/2025 on December 11, 2025, introducing a systemat...

- 2025-12-17
- Analysis of Trademark Item Limitations and Official Fees: China vs. 4 Southeast Asian Countries
- When filing trademarks in mainland China, declaring 10 goods/services items per class is common practice. But is this the limit? Are there extra fees for more items? How do these rules differ in key overseas markets?For brands expandi...
