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Fourier: Healthcare Robots with Humanoid Designs
Designing the Human–Robot Relationship: How Fourier Protects the Designs of Its Humanoids Internationally with the Hague System
International Women's Rights Day
We're undertaking additional consultation on updates to the Patent Manual of Practice and Procedure.
Albania is First to Join WIPO’s Riyadh Design Law Treaty
Albania today became the first member state to join WIPO’s Riyadh Design Law Treaty (RDLT), depositing its instrument of ratification with Director General Daren Tang and marking a major milestone in bringing into force the new international framework for design protection.
Government Steps Forward in Overseas IP Disputes; Export Companies No Longer Fight Alone
- Overseas IP legal support budget increased to KRW 82.3 billion, up 36% from the previous year - - Expansion of export-linked IP education covering export exhibitions, trade fairs, and entry into global platforms -
Korea Ranks No.1 in the World in Patents for Micro LED Transfer Technology
- Korean patented technologies bring Team Korea’s emotional Winter Olympic moments to life - - LG Electronics, Samsung Electronics, and LG Display among the top 3 to stand out globally in patent filings -
Drawings of the PCT International Application: A Guide to Avoid Common Pitfalls
PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) is an international treaty designed to simplify the procedure of patent application in multiple countries. Under the PCT, applicants can seek patent protection in multiple countries through filing one international application, which help to save efforts and costs. Consequently, PCT route increasingly becomes the preferred route for applicants to seek patent protection.
‘AI becomes pro-artist’ according to Warner’s licensing agreement with Suno, but can it compete with the divine feminine?
When this Kat heard Rosalía confirm that ‘listening to music low gives you bad luck’, her ears pricked up. Rosalía explains that: 'When I’m at home, I’m blasting it because it gives me energy and I can hear all the details. And when you’ve made an idea in the studio, you want to hear it loud and you’re going to enjoy it more.'
Saturday Sundries
Another IP week has come to an end and IPKat readers might be too busy hunting for Black Week bargains, but here are some events, news and opportunities that you don't want to miss. As always, please remember to monitor the IPKat Events page on a regular basis as well!
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Megadeals Fuel Venture Capital Rebound, but Hide Deepening Geographic and Sectoral Divides
New 2025 venture capital (VC) data from WIPO reveals a sharp AI-driven surge. While global VC activity appears to have regained momentum after the boom-and-bust cycle of 2020–2023, the recovery is uneven, driven largely by AI-related megadeals and heavily concentrated in the United States.
A look back at the latest edition of Connect In
The event brought together more than 450 business leaders to discuss major technological changes and their impacts, particularly those related to artificial intelligence (AI).
UPC Court of Appeal tackles broad functional antibody claims (UPC_CoA_529/2024)
The global litigation saga involving Amgen’s PCSK9 antibodies has long served as a high-stakes test case for jurisdictional approaches to broad, functionally defined antibody claims. Following the US Supreme Court’s landmark finding of lack of enablement in Amgen v Sanofi (IPKat), and the UPC Munich Central Division’s initial revocation of the equivalent European patent (IPKat), all eyes were on the UPC appeal. How would the UPC Court of Appeal approach the questions of the patentability standard for broad functional antibody inventions? We now have the answer. In short, the UPC CoA has followed an approach broadly similar to that of the EPO on both sufficiency and inventive step. Whilst the UPC CoA reverses the first instance decision finding a lack of inventive step, the court took pains to emphasise the fact-specific nature of its decision. For this Kat, the decision indicates a harmonious approach of the UPC and EPO to antibody inventions.
[Guest post] The Commission’s Proposal for a Regulation on EU Designs (codified text) – Disconcerting news from Brussels
The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following guest contribution by Katfriends Henning Hartwig (Chair of the Committee for Design Law of the German Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property Law (GRUR)), Alexander Bulling (Chair of the Committee for Design Law of the Chamber of German Patent Attorneys), Sabine Kossak (Co-Chair of the Committee for Design Law of the German Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property Law (GRUR)), Philipe Kutschke (Vice-Chair of the Designs Committee of the Association Internationale pour la Protection de la Propriété Intellectuelle (AIPPI)) on the Commission’s latest proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on EU designs (codified text), which includes some amendments.
Faros AI FACTORY – public consultation on the draft law for the establishment of the Faros Artificial Intelligence Factory
On Monday, 24 November 2025, the Ministry of Digital Governance launched an online public consultation on a draft law providing for the creation of the company “Hellenic Artificial Intelligence Factory S.A.”, under the brand name “Faros AI Factory,” which will operate as a national hub for technological production and innovation.
New EU protection system of geographical indications for craft and industrial products goes live
The European Union (EU) has created a new regulatory system for protecting the names of craft and industrial products whose quality, reputation or other characteristics are attributable to their geographical origin.
Launch of a new podcast: Creative Sparks. From inspiration to innovation
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has launched its first podcast series “Creative Sparks. From inspiration to innovation”, a new way to explore how intellectual property connects with creativity and innovation across Europe.
Artificial Intelligence in South African Financial Sector: What the FSCA–PA Report Reveals About IP, Trade Secrets, and Smart Governance
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming South Africa’s financial sector, driving innovation, operational efficiency, and new customer experiences. The recent joint report by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and the Prudential Authority (PA) published in November 2025 provides the first comprehensive snapshot of AI adoption, investment intentions, and governance across banking, insurance, payments, and investment institutions.
EUIPO hosted Europol intellectual property crime cyber-patrol
Under Europol’s coordination, an exceptional collaboration involving over 30 investigators specialising in online piracy took place at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in Alicante, Spain, from 10 to 14 November.
European Commission publishes study on IP and agricultural biotechnology
To keep us entertained while we wait on an outcome from the EU trialogue negotiations on the proposed NGT regulation, the European Commission published its "NGT patent study" yesterday. In 2023, the Commission requested an evidence-based analysis of how patents related to new genomic techniques (NGTs) affect innovation in plant breeding, as well as breeders' access to genetic material and availability of seeds to farmers.
Why Should I Register a Trade Mark?
In today’s competitive marketplace, your brand is one of your most valuable assets. A trade mark—whether it’s a name, logo, slogan, or even a distinctive color or shape—serves as a badge of origin, distinguishing your goods or services from those of others. While simply using a mark in commerce can create limited rights under common law, formal registration offers significant advantages that go far beyond basic protection.
1st National Policy Brief Competition on Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation organized by DPIIT in collaboration with SpicyIP
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is organizing the "1st National Policy Brief Competition on Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation" to encourage high-quality policy research and foster informed discourse on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in India.
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Requirements for trademark use:The applicant shall provide evidence showing use of the trademark on the designated goods/services. Evidence of use for goods includes but not limited to: product photos printed with trademarks, product packaging, product labels, exhibition pictures, brochures, sales contracts and other purchase documents and information; but advertisements or media reports cannot be used as evidence of effective use. Evidence for services includes but not limited to: the brochures printed with trademarks, web page introductions, contracts for provision of services and other documents.
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An application for trademark registration shall be filed before the U.S. Intellectual Property Office (USTPO), and there must be a basis for filing application in the United States. There are mainly three types:(1)"Intended Use": This basis applies to cases where the trademark has not been used in the United States at the time of filing the application for registration. Based on "intention to use" to file an application for trademark registration, the application can be submitted directly without providing evidence of trademark use. However, when the official passes the trademark examination, an official notice will be issued requesting the applicant to submit evidence of use and the time of first use in the world and the United States in order to obtain a trademark registration certificate. If the trademark has not been used before it is approved for registration, the applicant may postpone the submission of the statement of use for a period of 6 months at a time, for a total of 5 times. If the use evidence cannot be provided in the end, the trademark will be invalid.
(2)"Actual Use": This basis is applicable to the case where the trademark was already used in the United States when the application for registration was submitted. When filing an application for trademark registration on the basis of "already used", evidence of the use of the trademark in the United States and the earliest date of use shall be provided.
(3)"Registration in Other Countries": This basis is used when an application for registration of the same trademark has been submitted in the origin country and the applicant cannot provide mark use evidence in the United States for a short period of time. Application information (including designated goods/services) in the US application should be consistent with those in the application of origin country, and a copy of registration certificate in the origin country should be provided.
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