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- 2025-11-12
- A Comparative Analysis of the Invention Patent Filing and Registration Systems in China and the UK
- 1. Executive SummaryBoth China and the United Kingdom operate on a "first-to-file" principle and share a similar patent (invention) application framework. However, significant differences exist in the examining authorities,...

- 2025-11-11
- UK Intellectual Property Office Announces Comprehensive Fee Increases for Patents, Trademarks, and Designs Effective April 2026
- The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) issued an official announcement on 5 November 2025, detailing planned increases to official fees for patents, trademarks, designs, and other related services, effective 1 April 2026. Sub...

- 2025-11-10
- Transparency vs. Access: The Impact of USPTO's New Patent Invalidity Rules on Chinese Tech Enterprises
- In October 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a significant policy directive—the Director formally instructed all administrative patent judges to require full disclosure of the "real party-...

- 2025-11-07
- WEIPR Group Retains Top Position in Hubei for Invention Patent Grants, Advances National Ranking in Authoritative List
- Authoritative rankings recently revealed that WEIPR Group has maintained its leading position in Hubei Province for the number of invention patents granted, while also climbing the national rankings. According to data from Patent...

- 2025-11-07
- EUIPO Launches Early TM Screening: An AI-Powered Tool for Smoother Trade Mark Applications
- The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has introducedEarly TM Screening, a new online tool that helps users identify potential registration issues before officially filing a trade mark. By detecting possible...

- 2025-11-06
- A Practical Guide to Filing Multiple Designs in One Chinese Patent Application
- China's design patent system allows multiple designs to be included in a single application under specific conditions. This approach can help applicants reduce costs and streamline the protection of related design innovations. Below ...
