New patent system for Hong Kong
20 Dec 2019
This new system provides greater flexibility for Applicants
Changes to the patent system in Hong Kong from 19th December 2019 see the introduction of an...
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EPO, G 1/18: To be, or not to be, inadmissible on appeal
20 Dec 2019
EPO opinion on whether appelants will be reimbursed if their appeal is found to be “inadmissibe" rather than “nonexistent".
In its opinion G 1/18 issued...
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India’s Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) programme speeds ahead
20 Dec 2019
India’s Patent Prosecution Highway is now in operation, allowing expedited examination of patent applications.
A bilateral agreement between the Indian Patent Office and the Japan...
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WIPO renews mandate for IGC on genetic resources, traditional knowledge, and folklore
17 Dec 2019
The mandate was renewed at WIPO’s Fifty-First (24th Ordinary) Session from 30 September to 9 October 2019
The WIPO General Assembly has renewed the mandate...
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Progress slow on Country Names/Nation Branding in the November SCT Meeting
16 Dec 2019
Move over country names: protection of Well-known Marks raised; plus possible new international treaty for Rep. of Korea.
Country Names/Nation Branding have been an issue...
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Progress on ICANN dispute resolution procedures and WHOIS information
11 Dec 2019
ICANN’s public meeting demonstrates desire for action
Some progress on improvements to dispute resolution procedures and to meet lawyers' need for WHOIS information related to...
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