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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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New BOIP director general appointed; EUIPO shuffles internal structure; Qatar Madrid fee adjustment – IP office updates

In this latest update, we look at the USPTO planning to host an AI and NIL roundtable, the Peruvian IP office ordering the blocking of 23 pirate sites, and much more.

03 July 2024

Serious concerns, delays, mismanagement – USPTO responds to scathing report on data breach

The US Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General has published a report into the USPTO’s “mismanagement” in safeguarding sensitive data.

01 July 2024

Don’t let digital barriers block access to IP: why registries must prioritise web accessibility

Digital barriers must be overcome or they risk alienating users from the IP ecosystem, warns this week's Saturday opinion column.

29 June 2024

WIPO tops ranking of world’s most accessible IP office websites, but overall momentum to assist users slows

Exclusive WTR research reveals the national IP offices with the most (and least) accessible websites for users, with WIPO leading the way.

28 June 2024

Filing growth returns in Mexico; United States most claimed country at WIPO: data analysis

WTR analyses trademark filing trends at major Latin American registers.

27 June 2024

Asia-Pacific filing decline continues; Russian applicants turn to WIPO: data analysis

WTR analyses trademark filing trends at major Asia-Pacific registers.

26 June 2024

Ukraine gives operational update; EUIPO expands mediation; USPTO appoints new deputy general counsel – IP office updates

In this latest update, we look at the USPTO offering Brazil flood relief, the IP Office of Ireland launching a new video series, and much more.

26 June 2024

Filings decline at CIPO, while most of Europe and North America sees growth

WTR analyses trademark filing trends at major North American and European registers.

25 June 2024

Regime overhauls in the Americas: how to navigate bumps in the road

A deep dive into the WTR Americas Trademark Prosecution Review 2024 sheds light on the hurdles that IP offices and rights holders are facing when it comes to legislative and administrative changes across the region.

14 June 2024

Innovation at the Hong Kong IP Department: update on non-core tools and services

Featured in IP office tools and services

In a new update, representatives from the Hong Kong IP Department reveal the innovative non-core tools and services that the agency offers trademark users – and some of those planned for the future.

13 June 2024

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