USPTO Requires Foreign Patent Applicants to Appoint U.S. Patent Practitioners

The USPTO will require foreign-domiciled patent applicants and patent owners to appoint a registered U.S. patent practitioner beginning 20 July 2026. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has adopted a final rule requiring foreign-domiciled patent applicants and patent owners to be represented by a practitioner registered and in good standing with the USPTO. The new requirement will take effect on…

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Republic of Moldova Becomes the 40th Member State of the European Patent Organisation

The Republic of Moldova has officially joined the European Patent Organisation, becoming its 40th member state as of 1 June 2026. The Republic of Moldova officially became the 40th member state of the European Patent Organisation (EPO) on 1 June 2026 following the deposit of its instrument of accession to the European Patent Convention (EPC) on 25 March 2026. As a result of the accession, all European patent…

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Filing Industrial Design Applications in Türkiye: Requirements, Process and Practice

Step-by-step guide to filing industrial design applications in Türkiye, including requirements, novelty rules, multiple applications and registration timeline. Industrial design protection in Türkiye is governed by the Turkish Industrial Property Code (Law No. [6769]()) and administered by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TÜRKPATENT). Design protection focuses on the visual appearance of a product rather…

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TÜRKPATENT updates the list of goods & services for trademarks (Nice Classification 13th Edition)

TÜRKPATENT revised the list of goods and services applicable in Türkiye in line with the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification. Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TÜRKPATENT) has revised the list of goods and services for trademark applications in line with the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification (NCL), which entered into force on 1 January 2026. The changes were published in the “Communiqué on the…

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TÜRKPATENT announces new official fees effective January 1, 2026

TÜRKPATENT has announced revised official fees for patents, utility models, trademarks, and industrial designs, effective as of 1 January 2026. The Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TÜRKPATENT) has announced revised official fees applicable to patents, utility models, trademarks, and industrial designs, which entered into force on 1 January 2026. According to the published schedules, most official fees have…

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