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Protecting Plant Varieties in South Africa
South Africa’s agricultural industry continues to thrive with commercial opportunity. Horticultural businesses and farmers regularly breed or import plant varieties to drive local enterprise. Given the significant financial investment involved, however, protecting plant varieties, and the commercial interests they represent, is essential to breeders.
Public Posters for China National IP Publicity Week 2026 Released
On April 20, China National Intellectual Property (IP) Publicity Week 2026 will kick off under the theme "Strengthen IP Protection in Emerging Fields – Expedite New Quality Productive Forces Growth."
Intellectual property could unlock billions in financing for European innovators, new EUIPO report finds
Europe has no shortage of ideas, but it continues to struggle to turn them into global business success.
Event for World Intellectual Property Day 2026
On the occasion of World Intellectual Property Day 2026, the Hellenic Copyright Organization is organizing an event titled:
MOIP Strengthens Cooperation with Indonesia on IP Enforcement
The Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP) announced that on April 1 (Wednesday), it concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement with the Ministry of Law of Indonesia in Seoul, Republic of Korea, on the occasion of the Korea-Indonesia Summit.
South Africa’s Draft National AI Policy: Building a Framework for Responsible and Inclusive AI Governance
The publication of South Africa’s Draft National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy in April 2026 marks an important shift from conceptual discussions on AI toward a structured national governance framework. Rather than proposing immediate, technology‑specific regulation, the draft policy lays down the principles, institutions and implementation pathways that will guide AI development across sectors. It positions AI as a foundational capability that must be aligned with the Constitution, socio‑economic transformation objectives, and South Africa’s long‑term development goals.
China Trademark Change Guide
As intellectual property protection becomes increasingly important, trademarks—as core brand assets—must maintain accurate and up-to-date registration information. China’s trademark change system provides a standardized and flexible mechanism for updating essential information recorded in the national trademark register. This guide explains the rules, procedures, and best-practice strategies for handling trademark changes in China.
'Originality Certificates for Trade Secrets' to be Issued Electronically and in English
The Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP), led by Minister KIM Yong Sun, announced that it has improved the procedures for issuing certificates that can help verify original documents of trade secrets to enhance convenience for companies, including by allowing certificates to be issued 1) electronically and 2) in a standardized English format.
“Seizing the $2 Trillion Overseas Procurement Market with Intellectual Property” MOIP and PPS Join Forces
The Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP), led by Minister KIM Yong Sun, and the Public Procurement Service (PPS), led by Administrator BAEK Seung Bo, announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Government Complex in Daejeon on March 19, 2026, to support Korean companies seeking to enter overseas procurement markets.
Snuff said about plain packaging
It has been well reported that the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill (“the Tobacco Bill”) aims to tighten regulations around smoking and vaping. Specifically, the bill seeks to introduce plain packaging, which is standardised packaging devoid of branding, including logo trade marks.
When Convenience Becomes a Risk: Heppner and the Quiet Erosion of Legal Privilege in the Age of AI
The convenience of modern AI tools is irresistible. These AI tools draft, summarise, brainstorm, and structure strategies in seconds. But in the recent case of United State v Heppner (“Heppner”), we are sharply reminded that convenience can come at a steep discovery cost. If you build or refine legal strategies with a public AI tool, outside of a protected attorney–client setting, you may be laying a paper trail that is not privileged and is discoverable.
Trends in patenting 2025
Filings to the EPO exceeded 200 000 for the first time, up +1.4% on 2024. Growth was driven by technologies such as AI, quantum technologies, batteries and semiconductors.
Annual report 2025 (French only)
A look back at the first year of actions for the COP 2025-2029
AI in Africa: Regulations are catching up and the courts are already there
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept in Africa. It is here, it is being used, and it is now reshaping regulatory agendas and courtroom practice across the continent.
IP Takes Center Stage at Chemical Manufacturer Resonac
In the world of chemical manufacturing, a company is only as good as the products it produces. Whether a manufacturer is “upstream” – producing raw materials like plastics and solvents – or a “downstream” producer of functional tools, it relies on its intellectual property (IP) portfolio of products and processes for continued business success. As a result, the IP department is at the heart of any sizable chemical manufacturer. All the major players have their own teams of IP experts protecting and exploiting their innovations to get ahead of their rivals. But what happens when IP departments from different companies need to work together?
Artificial Intelligence in Culture – Strategic Actions and Initiatives of the Ministry of Culture
Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni, during a press conference held on April 6 in the presence of representatives of the academic and research community, presented the strategic actions and initiatives of the Ministry of Culture for the integration and utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the cultural sector.
IP at F1 Speed – When to Patent, When to Pivot and When to Keep Secrets
IP in the Fast Lane: Lessons from Formula One®
CNIPA and HIPO Extend Focal Point Mechanism Pilot Project
To further promote the cooperation in the field of intellectual property (IP) between China and Hungary and to provide more sustained and effective IP services for enterprises from both countries, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and the Hungarian Intellectual Property Office (HIPO) have, after consultations, decided to extend the CNIPA-HIPO Focal Point Mechanism pilot project for another five years, starting from 1 April, 2026, until 31 March, 2031.
European Intellectual Property Forum (FEPI) 2026
On March 26 and 27 in Paris, FEPI celebrated its 30th anniversary with the theme "Geopolitics, legislation, technologies… and even vocabulary! What new influences on intellectual property?". A long-standing partner of UNIFAB, INPI joined other major players in intellectual property protection at this forum.
2025 ranking of patent applications at the EPO
France remains in second position in Europe
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Principle of trademark protection:Principle of trademark protection;
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Classification system of goods and services:Nice Classification; multi-class application is available;
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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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