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- 2026-07-09
- WIPO Releases 2026 PCT Yearly Review, China Tops Applicant Rankings Again
- The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has officially published the PCT Yearly Review 2026: The International Patent System. This annual report provides a comprehensive overview of operational data from the P...

- 2026-07-09
- New CNIPA-EPO Bilateral PPH Programme Launches 1 August 2026 – Indefinite Duration
- The European Patent Office (EPO) and the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) have concluded a comprehensive Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot programme, set to launch on 1 August 2026. T...

- 2026-07-09
- Overhaul of French Industrial Property Law: Key Changes Directly Impacting Your Patent and Trademark Applications
- On June 30, 2026, the French Ministry of Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty issued Decree No. 2026-576, introducing substantial amendments to Books IV to VIII of the French Intellectual Property C...

- 2026-07-08
- A Practical Guide to Including Trademarks in Design Drawings Across Key Markets
- A common question arises in international design patent applications: Can trademarks or brand logos be included in the drawings? Many businesses and practitioners encounter this issue when preparing submissions for global design protecti...

- 2026-07-07
- LV Wins First Instance Trademark Infringement Case Against Tea Brand Molly Tea – Damages Set at RMB 10.3 Million
- On June 29, 2026, the Suzhou Intermediate People’s Court in Jiangsu Province issued its first‑instance judgment in the trademark infringement lawsuit brought by Louis Vuitton Malletier (“LV”) against Shenzhen Molly Tea C...

- 2026-07-07
- WEIPR Secures Major Wins at the 26th China Patent Awards, Reinforcing Commitment to Innovation
- We are proud to announce that WEIPR Intellectual Property Group has delivered an outstanding performance at the recently concluded26th China Patent Awards. Our clients have garnered oneChina Design Gold Award, oneChina Pa...
