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Vietnam halves IP fees, extends time limits and delivers decisions via email

IP Vietnam recently implemented new initiatives to support IP applicants by slashing fees and accepting correspondences after deadlines have passed.

Innovation at the French IP office: spotlight on trademark tools and services

In a major update, INPI CEO Pascal Faure outlines the innovative tools and services that the office has in place – and those it is developing for the future.

Pendency increases at Taiwan IP Office despite continued drop in applications

TIPO's annual report promises to improve efficiency and examination quality despite limited resources and growing pendency.

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IP treaties, EPO agreements and calls to shutter Moscow office among news from WIPO General Assemblies – IP office updates

In addition to news from this year’s WIPO General Assemblies, our latest IP office update looks at the UKIPO signing a memorandum of understanding with the Uzbek Ministry of Justice, Kazakhstan raising registration fees, and more.

17 July 2024

USPTO first action pendency falls, but wider issues persist, say attorneys

The office’s success in decreasing first action pendency to under eight months is welcomed, but there is still some way to go, expert warns.

15 July 2024

Famous sports personalities before EU courts: some you win, some you lose

Featured in WTR Special Report Q2 2024: Training your defence: the sports brand playbook

15 July 2024

Legal Updates you may have missed: when rights holders can’t pin down position marks

We kick off our latest series highlighting Legal Updates you may have missed by examining the lessons learned from unsuccessful attempts to register non-traditional position marks.

11 July 2024

Opposition window closes on first applications published under new Myanmar Trademark Law

The Myanmar IPD has reached a significant milestone in the implementation of the new law, but trademark owners and practitioners now shoulder full responsibility for monitoring the office’s publications of applications for potential conflicts.

11 July 2024

Georgia launches IP digitisation project; WIPO opens 2024 General Assembly; IPONZ introduces new learning hub – IP office updates

In this latest update, we look at the departure of two Poland IP office deputy presidents, Philippines calling for comments on proposed RAPID Rules, and much more.

10 July 2024

Innovation at the Canadian IP Office: spotlight on cutting-edge tools and services

Featured in IP office tools and services

In a major update, representatives from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office exclusively reveal the agency’s innovative tools and services – and those planned for the future.

08 July 2024

Supreme Court ruling to end Chevron deference may bring USPTO Lanham Act interpretations before courts

Challenges to USPTO decisions will likely increase after a new Supreme Court ruling; however, deference-based arguments can still be made, practitioners explain.

05 July 2024

“A lawyer’s worst nightmare” – attorney voices horror after falling victim to trademark impersonation scam

In a stark warning to the legal community, trademark attorneys are urged to take measures to reduce the risk of impersonation by scammers.

04 July 2024

How to navigate provisional refusals in the Western Balkans

When it comes to provisional refusals of trademark registrations in the Western Balkans – whether they are based on absolute grounds or an opposition – it is crucial for rights holders to understand the legislative processes and timeframes during which to respond across the different jurisdictions to avoid delays.

04 July 2024

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