Eurasian Patent Organization Joins the Hague System

The Eurasian Patent Organization (EAPO) has joined the Hague System, enabling applicants to obtain industrial design protection across eight Eurasian countries. The Eurasian Patent Organization (EAPO) has officially joined the Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs by depositing its instrument of accession to the Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement on 10 July 2026. The Geneva Act will…

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WIPO Report Highlights Record Growth in Generative AI Patenting

WIPO's latest Technology SPARK Report reveals unprecedented growth in Generative AI patenting, with Large Language Models emerging as the dominant technology. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has published its latest Technology SPARK Report – Patent Trends Update in GenAI, providing a comprehensive overview of global patent activity in Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) through the end…

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Saudi Arabia Joins the Madrid System: Madrid Protocol to Enter into Force on 8 October 2026

Saudi Arabia joins the WIPO Madrid System. From 8 Oct 2026, trademark owners can seek int'l protection, and foreign applicants can designate Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia has officially joined the WIPO Madrid System for the international registration of trademarks, marking another significant expansion of the world's leading international trademark filing system. The Government of Saudi Arabia deposited its…

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EU Design Reform: Key Changes Take Effect from 1 July 2026

The second phase of the EU Design Reform entered into force on 1 July 2026, introducing new rules on design representations, invalidity proceedings, licensing The second phase of the European Union design reform entered into application on 1 July 2026, introducing significant changes to the EU design system administered by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). The reform forms part of the…

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European Union Adopts New Genomic Techniques (NGT) Regulation

The European Union has formally adopted the New Genomic Techniques (NGT) Regulation, establishing a new regulatory framework for genome-edited plants. The European Union has formally adopted its long-awaited New Genomic Techniques (NGT) Regulation, marking one of the most significant developments in European agricultural biotechnology in recent years. The new legal framework establishes a dedicated regulatory…

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