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The Committee agreed to begin examining compulsory licensing & prior use as regards patent...
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New patent system for Hong Kong
This new system provides greater flexibility for Applicants Changes to the patent system in Hong...
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EPO, G 1/18: To be, or not to be, inadmissible on appeal
EPO opinion on whether appelants will be reimbursed if their appeal is found to be...
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India’s Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) programme speeds ahead
India’s Patent Prosecution Highway is now in operation, allowing expedited examination of patent...
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WIPO renews mandate for IGC on genetic resources, traditional knowledge, and folklore
The mandate was renewed at WIPO’s Fifty-First (24th Ordinary) Session from 30 September to 9...
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Progress slow on Country Names/Nation Branding in the November SCT Meeting
Move over country names: protection of Well-known Marks raised; plus possible new international...
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Progress on ICANN dispute resolution procedures and WHOIS information
ICANN’s public meeting demonstrates desire for action Some progress on improvements to dispute...
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Trade issues influence IP landscape
Highlights from the WIPO Consultation with NGOs, November 2019. FICPI attended the consultation...
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New Patent Examination Guidelines for China
China National Intellectual Property Association (CNIPA) has published revisions to its Patent...
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WIPO General Assembly Renews Mandate for Intergovernmental Commission
WIPO General Assembly renews mandate for IGC on Genetic Resources,Traditional Knowledge, and...
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Interpreting Services at the EPO
The EPO has no interpreters of its own but uses external services, which is costly and involves...
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Brazilian Bill Aims to Tackle Patent Backlog Through Cooperation Agreements
The Brazilian IP scenario is a vibrant one, as the country has one of the largest markets in the...
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