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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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SPTO appoints new director; USPTO reopens AI public consultation; Ukraine pledges Baltic IP cooperation – IP office updates

In this latest update, we look at the IP heads of Japan and Saudi Arabia meeting, the EUIPO revamping its new website, and much more.

12 June 2024

INTA files EUIPO amicus brief; Lacoste appeals New Zealand cancellation; Authentic acquires Champion – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at Matter Labs abandoning the ZK trademark after a crypto backlash, Abion acquiring Lane IP, and much more.

07 June 2024

More descriptions accepted for addition into IPOS classification database for suggested goods and services

Brand owners are encouraged to consider specification items that may be of interest and make submissions to protect their rights.

07 June 2024

Hong Kong ditches paper certificates; IPOS scam warning; Brazil hosts GI event – IP office updates

In this update, we look at the Slovenian and Portuguese IP offices partnering up, the IP Office of Singapore launching a podcast series, and much more.

05 June 2024

Trademark professionals unflappable in the face of global upheaval

Despite the challenges presented by huge international events, potential political turbulence and contentious changes at one IP office in particular, practitioners from this year’s Global Leaders are confident that the trademark world will remain strong in the face of difficulty.

03 June 2024

USPTO proposed fee changes: WIPO believes rule update will "violate" Madrid Protocol

The comment window for the USPTO’s proposed adjustment of trademark fees closed on 29 May, with some scathing in their assessment of the proposed rule changes.

31 May 2024

Trademark activity drops across all but one major register, Clarivate report shows

Trademark filings fell across five of six major registers in 2023, a new report by Clarivate reveals, but the results are more positive than they seem.

30 May 2024

UKIPO pauses comms; UAE and USPTO deepen cooperation; revised fees in Yemen – IP office updates

In this latest update, we look at DINAPI seizing a “significant” quantity of counterfeits, WIPO announcing finalists for its global awards, and much more.

29 May 2024

NO FAKES hearing; China's plan for authorities; Vietnam administrative sanctions – legislation and policy watch (May 2024)

WTR’s monthly column tracks trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.

27 May 2024

New decree on sanctions for administrative violations in industrial property field - what you need to know

Decree 46/2024/ND-CP seeks to clarify certain ambiguities and address practical challenges faced by IP rights holders and enforcement authorities in the past.

24 May 2024

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