IPOPHL registering a record number of intellectual property filings
On Thursday, the Intellectual Property of the Philippines (IPOPHL) reported that it received more intellectual property (IP) filings during the first nine months of the year. According to IPOPHL, applications for intellectual property protection increased by 4.4 percent from January to September this year, reaching 36,709 from 35,172 in the same period in 2021. Since the first part of the year, the country’s IP filings have surpassed the pre-pandemic level. “The latest figures show impressive recovery in IP filings as we are [...]
New Regulation Regarding Industrial Designs Registration in India
Prior to electronic filing, a person or business wishing to register a design in India had to file the necessary physical forms and documents to the Design Wing of the Patent Office in Kolkata. However, in a welcome change, the requirement to file physical paper documents and Forms has been removed, according to the Public Notice published on December 16, 2022, by the Office of Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trademarks, Mumbai (except for assignment, attested/notarized copy of the [...]
IPOS innovation in Singapore focuses on encouraging uptake across a variety of users
IPOS demonstrates how one of the most cutting-edge IP offices in the world uses cutting-edge technology to boost user access to its systems and to highlight the benefits of registered IP rights to a variety of users, including small company owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. Change may now happen anywhere, anytime, and with anyone thanks to the explosion of technology and social media in recent years. In order to be more inclusive and to address their requirements, the Intellectual Property Office [...]
Applications are now accepted for the European unitary patent system
There is now a pan-European coverage option for inventors’ intellectual property. The new Unified Patent Court currently accepts applications from inventors for a single unitary patent that would be enforceable throughout the EU. The EU regulations (No. 1257/2012 and No. 1260/2012) establishing the unitary patent system came into effect on January 20, 2013, but they will only be effective as of the date the UPC Agreement enters into force, which is the first day of the fourth month after the deposit [...]
The Advantages of Intellectual Property Rights Customs Recordation in China
China Customs presented information about the advantages of customs recording of intellectual property rights in China. Include the following specifications. Customs recordation to take proactive actions According to the “Regulations of Customs Protection of Intellectual Property Rights,” if an intellectual property right holder has filed an application with the customs to record his intellectual property rights in advance, the customs has the authority to cease the importation/exportation of suspected infringing goods and conduct an investigation of the infringing goods when the [...]
China and WIPO collaborate on IP promotion
The establishment of the intellectual property (IP) system and global IP governance faces new problems and possibilities as a result of current trends in international growth. The worldwide pandemic outbreak and developments not seen in a century have left the globe in a state of uncertainty, but one thing is certain: IP will play an increasingly important role in reviving the economy and sustainable development. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the specialized organization of the United Nations in the [...]
Taiwan IPO starts issuing electronic patent and trademark certificates
The Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) will start allowing applications for electronic certificates for patents and trademarks on January 1, 2023. The following lists the relevant regulations: When paying the registration fee after January 1, 2023, applicants who get an approval decision from Taiwan IPO may ask for either electronic certificates or paper certificates. Additionally, candidates may take the following steps to apply for either an electronic certificate or a paper certificate: Patent: applying for issuance of a replacement or a [...]
Vietnam’s IP Office summarizes achievement in 2022 and deploys goals for 2023
In the last month of 2022, the National Office of Intellectual Property of Vietnam held a conference to review the work of 2022 and deploy the tasks of 2023 in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. Summary of work in 2022 According to the report of the Deputy Director of the NOIP at the Conference, in 2022, although the Covid-19 pandemic seriously affects the Vietnamese economy, the NOIP still strives to promote its activities in many fields. Detailed statistics show that in [...]
