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Update to trade mark practice guidelines
IPONZ has updated its guidelines about the classification of goods and services.
IP5 PPH Pilot Program Extended
According to a joint decision made by the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), the European Patent Office (EPO), the Japan Patent Office (JPO), the Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP) of the Republic of Korea, and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the IP5 Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program will be extended for another three years, from January 6, 2026 to January 5, 2029. The requirements and procedures for applicants to file PPH requests under the pilot program will remain unchanged.
Results of Survey on Professional and Business Services relating to Intellectual Property Trading/Commercialisation released
The Intellectual Property Department (IPD) announced today (December 31) the results of the Survey on Professional and Business Services relating to Intellectual Property Trading/Commercialisation for 2024, which showed that local manpower with high academic or professional qualifications forms a dynamic and growing talent pool in support of the provision of a variety of professional and business services relating to intellectual property (IP) trading and commercialisation (collectively referred to as IP services). IP services concern the identification, protection, management and commercialisation of IP rights, including trade marks, patents, registered designs, copyright and other rights.
Signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between HCO and NKUA
On Tuesday, 23 December 2025, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and the Hellenic Copyright Organization (HCO), during a meeting held at the Rectorate offices. The Rector of NKUA, Professor G. Siasos, welcoming the President of the Board of Directors of the HCO, Mr. Panagiotis Tsiris, the acting Director Ms. Maria Daphne Papadopoulou, and the executives of the HCO, emphasized that cooperation with HCO substantially strengthens the educational and research role of NKUA, offering members of the academic community valuable knowledge and expertise in a field of particular importance for science, culture, and innovation, namely copyright law. The signing of the Memorandum was also attended by the Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, International Relations and Extroversion, Professor Sofia Papaioannou.
China and Czech Republic Extend PPH Pilot Program
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and the Industrial Property Office of the Czech Republic have jointly decided to extend their Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program for three years from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. The requirements and procedures for submitting PPH requests to both offices remain unchanged.
https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/12/non-reproducible-products-can-be.html
Following G 1/23, products made available to the public are prior art in Europe, even if a skilled person cannot analyse or reproduce the product. The interpretation of G1/23 is clear with respect to novelty. The question becomes whether the product was or was not disclosed before the priority date. The implications of G 1/23 are tricker to predict for inventive step. The decision in T 1719/21 considered whether G 1/23 does or does not permit a non-reproducible product to be the closet prior art in the problem solution approach.
Never Too Late: If you missed the IPKat last week!
Never too late for a festive rewind. As 2025 edged toward its final stretch and the reading season quietly settled in, the IPKat had plenty to keep even the laziest holiday afternoons occupied. If the last week of the year slipped by between slow mornings and end-of-year chaos, here is a timely catch-up before 2025 signs off for good.
https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/12/think-you-are-co-authoring-paper-think.html
Recently, the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC) evaluated when an individual qualifies as a joint author of an academic article. Applying the principles developed in Kogan v Martin [see IPKat here], the Court emphasised that only authorial contributions can form a basis for authorship claims.
EUIPO records the highest number of applications in its history
In 2025, the European Union Intellectual Property Office received 327 735 new applications for EU trade marks and EU designs. It is the highest annual number of intellectual property (IP) applications since the Office began accepting filings in 1996.
Out now – update on recent European case-law on infringement and enforcement of IP rights
Our latest summaries of recent landmark rulings on the infringement and enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPRs) have been published on eSearch Case Law. This case-law collection contributes to the preparation of OBD Judges' Network events, where recent cases are regularly examined and discussed.
Environment Design Institute – Pioneer in Concept Architectural Design
For Mitsuru Senda, design has no limits. The architect founded the Environment Design Institute in 1968 to promote innovate design at all scales, from individual pieces of furniture to entire cityscapes. Uniting this ambitious mission is a focus on the “living environment” created by design.
International search options expand for Australian patent applicants
New arrangement with Intellectual Property Office of Singapore starts 1 March.
IP Australia a world-leader for innovation in IP agencies
World Trademark Review highlights our digital capabilities and customer-focused approach.
NAVIGATING ZAMBIA’S NEW TRADE MARKS ACT: PRACTICAL INSIGHTS FOR TRADE MARK PROSECUTION
On 31 December 2025, Zambia ushered in a new era for trade mark protection with the enactment of Trade Marks Act No. 11 of 2023 (the Act), following the signing of Statutory Instrument No. 86 of 2025. The Act repeals the long-standing Trade Marks Act of 1958, marking a comprehensive reform of Zambia’s trade mark framework.
The EUIPO ranked the world’s most innovative IP office
The Intellectual Property Innovation Ranking published by World Trademark Review places the European Union Intellectual Property Office as the most innovative office in the world.
Visit of Muzaffarabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Delegation to IPO Head Office, Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, January 9, 2026: A delegation of Muzaffarabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) headed by Khawaja Ahtisham Woogra, President MCCI, visited IPO Head Office, Islamabad for meeting with Mr. Nauman Aslam, Director General IPO-Pakistan for cooperation and support the larger national objectives of creating an effective and strong IP footprint in Pakistan.
Works Entering the Public Domain in 2026
The year 2026 brings into the public domain significant works of European and global cultural heritage, as copyright protection expires for creators who passed away in 1955. These works become freely accessible and may be used without prior authorisation, opening up new opportunities for creativity, education, and cultural dissemination.
Adams & Adams Anti Counterfeiting Team strikes another major blow against counterfeit lubricant manufacturers
Adams & Adams’ AntiCounterfeiting Team has recently conducted another successful major operation targeting the manufacture, production, and distribution of counterfeit engine and gearbox lubricants in South Africa.
IPI wins first Swissness court case against foreign company
The Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI) has won a case against BDSwiss AG before the Bern Commercial Court. BDSwiss AG must now remove ‘Swiss’ from its name and the Swiss cross from its logo because it does not fulfil the legal requirements to use the Swiss indication of source.
France – Republic of Korea
A strengthened partnership to anticipate the challenges of intellectual property
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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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