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Advantages of patent registration through PCT instead of individual filing in each country, patent registration through PCT instead of individual filing in each country, Advantages of patent registration through PCT,
30 Sep

Advantages of patent registration through PCT instead of individual filing in each country

The PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) system is an international system for processing patent applications filed for foreign countries under the PCT Agreement. There are many great advantages when registering patent through PCT instead of traditional individual filing in each target countries. The full name of the PCT Agreement is the “Patent Cooperation Treaty,” and as of July 2023, it has 157 member countries. The PCT system allows for the filing of patent applications in multiple countries worldwide with just one [...]

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28 Sep

A Comprehensive Guide to Registering Plant Varieties in Vietnam

Vietnam, with its rich agricultural heritage and diverse climate, offers an excellent environment for plant breeding and the development of new plant varieties. Registering a plant variety in Vietnam is essential for protecting the rights of breeders and ensuring the quality and diversity of the country’s agricultural products. In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of registering a plant variety in Vietnam, from the initial application to the granting of protection. Eligibility and Requirements Before diving into the registration [...]

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The Philippines: Intellectual property registrations decreased by 5.5% in H1
26 Sep

The Philippines: Intellectual property registrations decreased by 5.5% in H1

According to data from the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), intellectual property filings decreased by 5.5 percent in the first half of the year, mostly because of fewer trademark applications. According to preliminary IPOPHL data, IP filings for patents, utility models (UM), industrial designs (ID), and trademarks decreased to 22,203 in the first six months of 2022, down from 23,494 in the same period in 2022. Trademark filings, which accounted for the majority of all IP applications, decreased by [...]

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Pharmaceutical Patent Term Extension in Taiwan: Simplified Examination Procedure
23 Sep

Pharmaceutical Patent Term Extension in Taiwan: Simplified Examination Procedure

The Amendments to Articles 4 and 10 of the Regulations Governing the Determination of Patent Term Extension (hereinafter, the “Regulations”), which were jointly issued by the Ministries of Economic Affairs, Health and Welfare (hereinafter, the “MOHW”), and Agriculture on June 28, 2023, went into effect on July 1, 2023. The following factors were taken into consideration when making these amendments: According to Article 4 of the current Regulations, when the patent authority (specifically, the Intellectual Property Office under the Ministry [...]

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Cambodia tightens trademark regulations with multiple-class and affidavit requirements
21 Sep

Cambodia tightens trademark regulations with multiple-class and affidavit requirements

Cambodia has tightened its trademark processes, restricting the filing of separate single-class applications for a mark that covers multiple classes and shortening the time for providing affidavits of use or non-use. The latter condition is particularly important for current registered trademark owners, since failure to comply may result in the withdrawal of the registered mark from Cambodia’s trademark registration.  On August 1, 2023, the Cambodian Ministry of Commerce stated that the Department of Intellectual Property Rights will from now on approve [...]

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China: Beijing Intellectual Property Court Changes the Filing Process for Trademark Administrative Litigation Proceedings
18 Sep

Beijing Intellectual Property Court Changes the Filing Process for Trademark Administrative Litigation Proceedings

The Beijing Intellectual Property Court has announced a new step to modify the filing processes for administrative litigation involving trademarks, particularly in situations involving trademark review of refusal cases. There are countless instances right now when the CNIPA (as the defendant) lost litigation as a result of circumstances. The CNIPA and the Court have both taken action to stop additional legal disputes brought on by such changes in circumstances. The Beijing Intellectual Property Court has now modified the filing [...]

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China's National Intellectual Property Administration Published Guidelines for Delayed Examination of Invention Patent Applications
16 Sep

China’s National Intellectual Property Administration Published Guidelines for Delayed Examination of Invention Patent Applications

The Guidelines for Delayed Examination of Invention Patent Applications were published on August 30, 2023, by China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). Delayed examination might have a number of advantages, such as postponing the payment of prosecution-related fees (such as legal fees) and perhaps enabling the development of claims for more comprehensive readings of products that are developed after the original submission of a patent application. Since China often does not permit extended chains of divisions like the United [...]

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TIPO proposes a change to the Examination Guidelines on Disclaimers
13 Sep

TIPO proposes a change to the Examination Guidelines on Disclaimers

The Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) announced on May 2, 2023, that determining the precise scope of rights to a trademark has become more complicated. This is because trademark usage patterns are getting increasingly diversified as new business models arise, such as internet marketing. TIPO released an update to the Examination Guidelines on Disclaimers by the September 2022 revision to the Examination Guidelines on Trademark Distinctiveness. This article summarizes the main points. Considering the influence of non-distinctive trademark features on rights An [...]

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Myanmar Establishes Customs Recordation Rules to Protect Trademarks
11 Sep

Myanmar Establishes Customs Recordation Rules for Trademark Protection

Myanmar’s Ministry of Planning and Finance issued Notification No. 50/2023 on July 14, 2023, establishing the rules, requirements, and procedures for registered trademark owners to safeguard their intellectual property rights through customs recordation in compliance with the relevant section of the Trademark Law 2019. The notification comes with eight forms for trademark-related customs concerns (three for applicants and five for the Customs Department). Owners of trademarks registered under the Trademark Law 2019 can apply for customs recordation (directly or through a [...]

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The Revised Regulations on Preventing the Use of Intellectual Property Rights in China to Prevent or Restrain Competition
09 Sep

The Revised Regulations on Preventing the Use of Intellectual Property Rights in China to Prevent or Restrain Competition

Beginning on August 1, 2023, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) published revised Provisions on Prohibiting the Abuse of Intellectual Property Rights to Exclude or Restrict Competition will be in effect. According to the SAMR, the amendments’ goals are to promote innovation, preserve the market’s system of fair competition in the area of intellectual property, and help build a single national market.  By referencing the significant and difficult anti-monopoly issues in the field of intellectual property, the provisions aim [...]

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