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- 2026-01-09
- Effective March 1, 2026! ARIPO's Revised Banjul Protocol Introduces Major Reform for Africa's Trademark System
- The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) has recently formally approved a significant revision of the Banjul Protocol. This landmark reform, which will come into full effect onMarch 1, 2026, marks the e...

- 2026-01-06
- Bimonthly Updates on Intellectual Property (November - December 2025)
- Bimonthly Updates on Intellectual Property (November - December 2025).pdf

- 2026-01-05
- List of States and IGO Keeping Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Cooperation with China
- Since the initiation of the first PPH pilot program in November 2011, the CNIPA has built PPH ties with patent authorities of 35 countries or regions, covering 86 countries. Following is the list of States/ IGO that are keeping PPH cooperatio...

- 2026-01-05
- 2025 Annual Highlights of WEIPR Group
- 2025 was more than a calendar—it was a canvas of collaboration, a testament to growth, and a series of moments where expertise met impact. Join us as we revisit the highlights that propelled WEIPR forward on the national stage and within every client’s success story.

- 2025-12-29
- Major Revisions to China's Trademark Law: Public Consultation Now Open
- Recently, relevant Chinese authorities have released the "Draft Amendments to the Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China" for public consultation. Comprising 9 chapters and 84 articles, the draft proposes co...

- 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...
