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Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration read more

Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration read more

Afghanistan


Feb 10, 2022
Official Fees Increased read more

Sep 06, 2018
Submission of Notarized and Legalized PoA Required read more

Aug 22, 2018
Recording of Licenses in International Register no Effect read more

Apr 26, 2018
Accession to Madrid Protocol read more

Feb 28, 2018
Deposit of Official Fees at Filing read more

Dez 20, 2017
Practice Change on Trademark Renewals read more

Mrz 14, 2017
Accession to Paris Convention and Singapore Treaty read more

Jul 12, 2016
Suggested Procedure on Single Class Applications read more

Apr 05, 2016
Change from Multi- to Single-Class System read more

Mai 02, 2012
New IP Office and Procedures read more

Feb 24, 2011
Cancellation Actions, Change in Practice  read more

Albania


Jan 27, 2022
Industrial Property Law Amended read more

Jul 01, 2021
IP Office Aligned with CP3 read more

Mrz 21, 2019
Accession to Lisbon Agreement  read more

Nov 30, 2018
Accession to Vienna Agreement read more

Jul 24, 2018
New Regulation on Trademark Registration read more

Mrz 29, 2017
Substantive Changes to IP Law Introduced read more

Mai 31, 2016
New Regulation on Customs Enforcement read more

Sep 02, 2014
IP Law Amended read more

Mai 02, 2013
Change of Practice in Registering Domain Names read more

Algeria


Apr 07, 2024
VAT on Official Fees for IP Services Introduced read more

Feb 22, 2017
New VAT Rate Applied  read more

Sep 02, 2015
Joins Madrid Protocol read more

Feb 25, 2015
New Trademark Form read more

Jan 28, 2015
Official Fees Revised read more

Mai 02, 2012
Rules on Power of Attorney read more

Andorra


Apr 12, 2017
Official Fees Increased read more

Angola


Okt 06, 2022
Clarification via Disclaimer that TM Is Not Equal to Health Authority Authorisation read more

Apr 02, 2020
Official Fees Increased read more

Mrz 29, 2018
Registry Payment Procedures Amended read more

Jan 30, 2018
PTO Notification to Update Registered Trademark read more

Jul 14, 2015
TM Owners Need to Re-Submit Documents read more

Antigua and Barbuda


Jun 06, 2019
Accession to Nice Agreement read more

Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration read more

Feb 01, 2017
Procedural Amendments for IR Designating read more

Feb 01, 2017
Some Renewal Dates Accelerated read more

Argentina


Aug 01, 2024
Changes to the TM Opposition Resolution Process Introduced read more

Nov 09, 2023
Invited to Join BRICS read more

Okt 26, 2023
Official Trademark Fees to be Raised read more

Jun 12, 2023
Partial Revocation of TMs Possible read more

Jan 26, 2023
Official IP Fees Increased read more

Sep 09, 2021
New Regulation of Product Labelling  read more

Sep 19, 2019
Official Fees Increased read more

Jun 06, 2019
Mid-Term Declaration of Use Implemented read more

Aug 22, 2018
Important Changes in Opposition Proceedings read more

Jan 30, 2018
Substantial Amendments in Trademark Law read more

Sep 20, 2017
Official Fees Increase read more

Aug 30, 2016
Official Fees Increased read more

Feb 17, 2016
Mediation Law for Trademark Matters Amended read more

Sep 02, 2015
Official Fees Increased read more

Nov 25, 2014
INPI Creates a New Registry of Licenses  read more

Dez 17, 2013
Electronic Trademark Certificates read more

Jul 16, 2013
Official Fees Increased read more

Mai 02, 2013
Official Fees Increased read more

Jan 18, 2013
10th Edition of Nice Classification read more

Sep 02, 2012
New Instructions to Examiners read more

Jan 23, 2012
Renewal Period Amended read more

Jan 23, 2012
Translations to be Certified read more

Sep 01, 2011
Official Fees Increased read more

Feb 01, 2011
Mediation Law Changed read more

Jul 09, 2010
Renewal Proceedings Changed read more

Feb 16, 2010
Domain Owners Need to Update Data until March 1st, 2010 read more

ARIPO


Jun 18, 2024
Botswana Launches E-Filing read more

Apr 12, 2024
Zambian Registry Uses 12th Edition of Nice Classification read more

Mrz 05, 2024
Madrid e-Filing Now Available in Gambia read more

Aug 11, 2022
Cape Verde Accedes to ARIPO System read more

Mai 19, 2022
Amendments to Banjul Protocol in Force read more

Nov 18, 2021
Accession to Harare Protocol by Seychelles read more

Jul 01, 2021
Accession to Banjul Protocol on Marks by Gambia  read more

Okt 08, 2020
Accession to Lusaka Agreement by Mauritius read more

Mai 28, 2020
Accession to Banjul Protocol on Marks by Mozambique read more

Feb 06, 2020
Amendments to Banjul Protocol and Harare Protocol Adopted read more

Jul 11, 2019
African Continental Free Trade Agreement in Force read more

Nov 15, 2018
New Trademarks Act in Malawi read more

Okt 30, 2018
Accession to Madrid Protocol by Malawi read more

Sep 20, 2018
Regional IP Database Launched read more

Mai 22, 2018
Cautionary Notices in Somalia read more

Mai 22, 2018
Malawi Trademark Act 2018 Not in Force Yet read more

Apr 26, 2018
New Trademarks Act by Malawi Adopted read more

Okt 24, 2017
Close to Join the Banjul Protocol by Mozambique read more

Apr 12, 2017
New IP Law Entered Into Force in Gambia read more

Dez 06, 2016
IP Act of Liberia Changed read more

Sep 13, 2016
New Design Act for Zambia read more

Mai 02, 2016
Implementing Regulations Revised read more

Mrz 16, 2016
Accession to the Banjul Protocol by Sao Tome and Principe read more

Mrz 16, 2016
Trademark Opposition Hearings No Longer Available in Botswana read more

Jan 20, 2016
Official Fees Increased/Other Developments read more

Mrz 31, 2015
E-Services Now Available read more

Okt 01, 2011
Rwanda Joins ARIPO read more

Okt 01, 2010
Ugandan Trademark Act Approved read more

Armenia


Okt 20, 2021
CIS Countries Sign New Cooperation Agreement against Use of False TMs and GIs read more

Mai 20, 2021
EAEU Trademark Agreement in Force read more

Feb 11, 2021
Ratification of Protocol on Protection of Industrial Designs  read more

Mai 28, 2020
Trademark Agreement by Eurasian Economic Union Members Signed read more

Feb 25, 2015
Joined Eurasian Economic Union read more

Sep 03, 2013
Accession to Singapore Treaty read more

Jul 01, 2010
New Trademark Law in Force read more

Aruba


Jul 04, 2024
Formal Requirements for Trademark Application Changed read more

Australia


Okt 31, 2024
Official Journal of Trade Marks decommissioned read more

Sep 05, 2024
Fee changes from 1 October 2024 read more

Mai 17, 2024
Changes to the Trade Marks Legislation read more

Mrz 13, 2024
Trade Mark Classification Standards to be Aligned with International Best Practice read more

Jan 12, 2024
Adopting the Madrid Goods and Services List read more

Dez 01, 2023
Proposed Fee Changes Open for Public Consultation read more

Jul 31, 2023
Evidentiary Burden for Extension of Time Lowered read more

Jun 21, 2023
Changes to Organisational Structure read more

Aug 25, 2022
Amendments to Designs Act in Force read more

Aug 25, 2022
Trademark Opposition Process Simplified read more

Nov 18, 2021
Important Changes to Design Law Ahead read more

Mrz 11, 2021
Designs Amendment Bill 2020 read more

Mrz 11, 2021
New Official Online Services Platform from Mid 2021 read more

Jan 28, 2021
Renewal Possible via New Online Services Platform read more

Sep 10, 2020
Exposure Drafts for Designs Act 2003 Released read more

Sep 10, 2020
Official Fees Increase Soon read more

Feb 28, 2019
IP Laws Amended read more

Nov 30, 2018
Consultation on Draft IP Regulations read more

Nov 15, 2018
Notification on Common Regulations on Division/Merger of International Registrations read more

Sep 20, 2018
IP Dispute Resolution More Affordable Now read more

Sep 20, 2018
New Parallel Importation Laws in Force read more

Mrz 29, 2018
Key Trademark Law Changes Drafted read more

Nov 22, 2017
New Database Linking International Trademark Data read more

Apr 26, 2017
Consultation on Proposed Legislation Changes Put on Hold read more

Mrz 14, 2017
Single Patent Attorney Regulatory Regime in AU and NZ read more

Feb 22, 2017
New Search System Introduced read more

Dez 06, 2016
Comments on Proposed Legislation Changes Required read more

Aug 30, 2016
Official Fees Increased read more

Jun 14, 2016
Madrid Fee Process Changed by IP Australia read more

Nov 25, 2015
Electronic Certificates for TMs Available Now read more

Mrz 31, 2015
New E-Filing for International Registrations Now Available  read more

Mrz 18, 2015
IP Laws Amendment Bill 2014 Passed read more

Jan 28, 2015
New E-Filing System for Trade Marks Madrid Export Applications read more

Apr 01, 2014
New International TM Application Form read more

Okt 15, 2013
General eService Introduced read more

Apr 15, 2013
Revised TM Law Amends Opposition Period read more

Nov 19, 2012
Amendments to Trade Mark Act read more

Nov 01, 2012
New Transactions through eServices read more

Sep 27, 2012
Official Fees Increased read more

Mai 29, 2012
Official Fees Soon Increased read more

Mai 15, 2012
eServices Launched read more

Feb 21, 2012
New Business Names Registration Service  read more

Jul 01, 2010
Changes to Trademark Renewal Reminder Notices read more

Austria


Jul 01, 2023
Official TM Similarity Search Abolished read more

Dez 03, 2020
New eService Launched read more

Jul 23, 2020
Becoming Depositing and Accessing Office for WIPO DAS read more

Jun 06, 2019
New Online Services for Designs Launched read more

Apr 04, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Merger Request of Intl. Registration read more

Feb 14, 2019
Important Amendments to Trademark Act read more

Jan 30, 2018
Fast Track Application Process Working read more

Dez 20, 2017
Trademark Law Amended read more

Sep 20, 2017
Formal Requirements for Recordal of Assignments Reduced read more

Mai 27, 2015
Publications Only Online Available read more

Feb 25, 2015
E-Payment Now Possible read more

Okt 10, 2013
Introduction of New Provincial Administrative Courts read more

Jul 01, 2013
Online Filing Now Possible read more

Jan 01, 2010
Introduction of Opposition Proceedings and Amendment of Official Fees read more

Azerbaijan


Jun 14, 2023
New Electronic Service read more

Okt 20, 2021
CIS Countries Sign New Cooperation Agreement against Use of False TMs and GIs read more

Feb 11, 2021
Ratification of Protocol on Protection of Industrial Designs  read more

Sep 02, 2014
Official Fees Changed read more

Okt 01, 2013
Official Fees Increased read more

Mrz 06, 2012
Electronic System for IP Rights Registration  read more

Bahamas


Sep 11, 2024
New Trade Marks Act read more

Jan 18, 2013
New Legislation Drafted read more

Bahrain


Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration read more

Okt 30, 2018
Value Added Tax Rate Introduced Soon read more

Sep 05, 2017
New Practice for Filing New Trademark Applications read more

Mrz 29, 2017
New Electronic System Introduced  read more

Mai 31, 2016
Official Fees Increased/TM Applications Published read more

Dez 08, 2015
Infringement Cases by Office Now Received read more

Dez 09, 2014
Filing of Sound Marks are Possible Now read more

Dez 09, 2014
Filing Without the Complete Documents Possible read more

Mrz 18, 2014
GCC Trademarks Law Approved read more

Feb 18, 2014
Accession to Hague Apostille Convention read more

Apr 17, 2012
New Trade Name Law read more

Jun 13, 2011
Annuity Payment Reminder for Industrial Designs read more

Apr 16, 2011
PoA Requirements Changed read more

Apr 01, 2011
Trademark & Patent Office Fully Operational read more

Feb 23, 2011
Legalized Power of Attorney Requested read more

Bangladesh


Apr 11, 2018
15 Percent VAT on Official IP Fees read more

Belarus


Feb 24, 2022
Official IP Fees Amended read more

Okt 20, 2021
CIS Countries Sign New Cooperation Agreement against Use of False TMs and GIs read more

Sep 09, 2021
Withdrawal of Notification on Division of International Registrations read more

Mai 20, 2021
EAEU Trademark Agreement in Force read more

Mai 20, 2021
Further Details on Accession to Hague System read more

Apr 22, 2021
Accession to Hague System read more

Okt 08, 2020
Law on Geographical Indications Amended read more

Mai 28, 2020
Trademark Agreement by Eurasian Economic Union Members Signed read more

Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration read more

Mrz 21, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registrations read more

Aug 22, 2018
Law on Patents for Inventions, Utility Models and Industrial Designs Amended read more

Mai 17, 2017
EAEU Customs Code Signed read more

Jun 14, 2016
Law On Trademarks and Service Marks Amended read more

Jul 14, 2015
Arbitration Court Established read more

Mrz 18, 2014
Accession to Singapore Treaty read more

Mrz 12, 2013
Amendments to Trademark Law in Force read more

Jan 18, 2013
Accession to Singapore Treaty read more

Nov 13, 2009
Trademark Law Amended read more

Belize


Mai 23, 2024
Madrid e-Filing Now Available read more

Dez 15, 2022
Accession to Madrid Protocol read more

Dez 13, 2018
Accession to Hague Agreement on International Registration of Industrial Designs read more

Jul 24, 2018
Notarisation Required for Authorisation of Agent Forms  read more

Benelux


Okt 02, 2023
Trademark Holder Privacy Improved read more

Aug 01, 2023
SMEs Can Recuperate 75% of their Application Fees for TMs and Designs read more

Mai 28, 2020
New Online Services  read more

Jul 11, 2019
Sint Maarten Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration  read more

Apr 04, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Merger Request of Intl. Registration read more

Jan 31, 2019
Upcoming Changes to Trademark Laws read more

Dez 13, 2018
Declarations on Hague Agreement of Industrial Designs read more

Nov 30, 2018
Change to Official Fee Structure and Increase Soon read more

Okt 30, 2018
Draft Trade Secrets Directive Bill in NL read more

Okt 30, 2018
Hague Agreement for Industrial Designs Ratified by NL read more

Okt 11, 2018
Belgian Act on the Protection of Trade Secrets Adopted read more

Jun 14, 2018
Trademark Cancellation Procedure before BOIP Possible Now read more

Apr 26, 2018
Benelux Trademark Regime to Change Soon read more

Apr 11, 2018
Income Tax Law on IP Assets in Luxembourg Soon to be Amended read more

Feb 13, 2018
Official Fees Increased read more

Okt 05, 2017
Official Fees Increase Announced read more

Apr 26, 2017
Request for Correction of Declaration of Standard Characters read more

Nov 22, 2016
Electronic Renewal of Design Registrations Possible Now read more

Mai 31, 2016
IP Bureau of Sint Maarten Opened read more

Nov 11, 2015
E-Filing in Sint Maarten Available Now read more

Sep 29, 2015
IP Bureau of Sint Maarten Starts Soon read more

Sep 15, 2015
Process for Design Applications Improved read more

Jul 14, 2015
Bureau for Intellectual Property of Sint Marten Now Online read more

Jul 14, 2015
New And Improved Online Trademark Filing read more

Jul 14, 2015
New Online Design Register read more

Mai 27, 2015
Filing of Oppositions Online Possible read more

Dez 09, 2014
Changes to International Registration Procedures read more

Jun 10, 2014
Agreement between Sint Maarten and BOIP read more

Feb 04, 2014
E-filing for Designs/International Trademarks Now Possible read more

Nov 18, 2013
Accession to Singapore Treaty read more

Okt 15, 2013
Singapore Treaty Ratified by LU read more

Sep 17, 2013
Significant Changes to IP Practice read more

Sep 03, 2013
Opposition Proceedings Soon Changed read more

Jul 01, 2013
Singapore Treaty Ratified read more

Jun 25, 2012
Accession to TLT read more

Mrz 28, 2011
Publication of Caribbean Netherlands TMs read more

Mrz 08, 2011
Country Codes for the Caribbean Netherlands Allocated read more

Jan 01, 2011
Consequences of Dissolution of Netherlands Antilles read more

Nov 03, 2010
Application of the Madrid Protocol by the Netherlands Amended read more

Apr 01, 2010
Accession to Singapore Treaty by Netherlands read more

Bermuda


Nov 26, 2024
Bermuda Trade Marks Update read more

Sep 13, 2024
New Trade Marks Act into Force on Jan 1, 2025 read more

Nov 08, 2023
New Trade Marks Law Receives Royal Assent read more

Feb 16, 2023
New Trademark Law Drafted read more

Sep 06, 2018
Official Fees Increased read more

Bhutan


Apr 26, 2018
National Intellectual Property Policy 2018 Launched read more

Bolivia


Jul 27, 2022
Guidelines on Examination of 3D Marks Issued read more

Mai 22, 2018
Apostille Convention into Force Now read more

Okt 24, 2017
Accession to Hague Apostille Convention read more

Jul 28, 2015
New Regulations on IP internal Procedures read more

Jul 01, 2013
Official Publication Fees Increased read more

Apr 04, 2010
Official Fee Reduction for Second-Level Domains read more

Feb 18, 2010
Substantial Increase of Official Fees read more

Bosnia and Herzegovina


Feb 25, 2015
Methodology for Trademark Examination Adopted read more

Apr 15, 2013
Accession to Lisbon Act read more

Feb 07, 2012
Accession to Vienna Agreement read more

Feb 01, 2011
New Trademark Law read more

Brazil


Sep 18, 2024
New Legislation Proposed to Combat TM Registrations for Sale read more

Jun 26, 2024
New Tool to Combat Circulation of Counterfeits read more

Apr 11, 2024
BPTO Publishes Regulatory Agenda for 2024-2025 read more

Mrz 23, 2023
Accession to Geneva Act of Hague Agreement read more

Nov 18, 2021
Position Mark Now Registerable read more

Jan 14, 2021
Manual on Geographical Indications Published read more

Nov 05, 2020
IP Office Extents Scope as Depositing Office of WIPO DAS read more

Okt 22, 2020
Co-Ownership of Trademarks Possible Now read more

Jun 25, 2020
New Appellation of Origin read more

Mai 28, 2020
New Web Portal Launched read more

Mai 14, 2020
Introduction of Multi-Class Filings Postponed read more

Dez 05, 2019
Multiclass System and Co-Ownership in Force Soon read more

Jul 11, 2019
Accession to Madrid Protocol read more

Jun 06, 2019
Brazil to Join Madrid Protocol read more

Feb 28, 2019
E-Filing of Geographical Indications read more

Jan 16, 2018
New Resolution Intends to Expedite Substantive Examination of Trademark Applications read more

Dez 20, 2017
Preparing for Accession to the Madrid Protocol read more

Sep 05, 2017
New Examination Guidelines for Registration of IP License Agreements  read more

Mrz 16, 2016
Design Registration Certificates Only Electronically read more

Feb 02, 2016
Accession to Hague Apostille Convention read more

Feb 02, 2016
Industrial Design Applications Accelerated read more

Mai 13, 2015
Electronic System for Industrial Designs Launched read more

Mrz 18, 2015
Trademark Application Backlog Reduced read more

Jan 13, 2015
New Trademark Examination Guidelines read more

Okt 28, 2014
Issuance of Electronic Certification read more

Apr 16, 2014
Change of Practice of Highly Renowned Trademarks read more

Apr 16, 2014
Official Trademark Fees Changed read more

Sep 17, 2013
Recognition of Well-known Marks Revised read more

Sep 27, 2012
New Rules on TM Coexistence Agreements read more

Sep 27, 2012
Similar and Generic Veterinary Medicines Introduced read more

Sep 02, 2012
Code for Numbering Changed read more

Jan 23, 2012
E-Tracking of Applications read more

Dez 05, 2011
Official Fees to Increase in 2012 read more

Okt 01, 2011
New Version of Electronic Filing System read more

Apr 20, 2011
INPI Website Available in English Now read more

Okt 08, 2009
New Official Fees Bring Important Adjustments read more

Brunei


Mai 17, 2017
Individual Fee when Designating BN read more

Jan 25, 2017
Requirement for Declaration of Intention to Use When Designating BN read more

Okt 12, 2016
Accession to Madrid System read more

Bulgaria


Okt 20, 2022
IP Decision-Drafting Tool Implemented read more

Nov 18, 2021
New Electronic Payment Features read more

Feb 11, 2021
First Bulgarian Authenticities Certified in European Cooperation Project read more

Jan 28, 2021
Fast Track for Trademarks read more

Okt 08, 2020
Historical Trademark Files Digitized read more

Okt 08, 2020
IP Office Provides Madrid e-Filing Now read more

Feb 20, 2020
Withdrawal of Notification on Division of Intl. Registrations read more

Feb 06, 2020
New Law on Marks and Geographical Indications read more

Nov 19, 2019
E-Filing Improved read more

Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration read more

Dez 05, 2017
Civil Procedure Code Amended read more

Sep 20, 2017
New Ordinance on IP Representatives Adopted read more

Jun 14, 2017
Draft Ordinance on IP Representatives Published read more

Nov 18, 2013
E-Filing Soon read more

Apr 02, 2013
PTO to Abolish ‘Class Heading Covers All’ Approach read more

Sep 01, 2011
Opposition System Introduced/Official Fees Reduced read more

Feb 21, 2011
Amendments of Trademark Law read more

Jan 01, 2011
Bulgarian Trademarks Added to TMview read more

Sep 15, 2010
Opposition Period Will Change read more

Apr 15, 2010
Adoption of Amendments to Trademark Law read more

Burundi


Mrz 29, 2017
Renewals of Trademarks Clarified read more

Nov 11, 2014
Early Trademark Registrations to Be Renewable read more

Jun 24, 2014
Accession to Hague Apostille Convention read more

Cambodia


Sep 01, 2024
New Online System for Recording IP Rights with the Customs Authorities  read more

Okt 10, 2023
Trademark Rules Tightened with Multiple-Class and Affidavit Stipulations read more

Jun 25, 2020
E-Filing Services Expanded read more

Apr 30, 2020
New Requirements for Filing an Affidavit of Use read more

Mrz 19, 2020
Filing and Recording Exclusive Distributorships Required read more

Apr 26, 2018
Accession of Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement  read more

Jun 14, 2017
Online Filing System of Trademarks Launched read more

Nov 09, 2016
New Regulation on Certification Marks read more

Mrz 02, 2016
Declaration of Use for International Registrations Required read more

Mai 13, 2015
Recording of Licenses in International Register no Effect  read more

Mrz 31, 2015
Accession to the Madrid Protocol read more

Canada


Jan 12, 2024
New Service Standards for Trademarks in Effect read more

Jan 12, 2024
Trademark Fees Increased read more

Okt 20, 2023
Upcoming Changes to the Practice  read more

Jun 22, 2023
Official Fees to Increase read more

Jul 01, 2021
Changes to French Language Laws Proposed by Quebec's Bill 96 read more

Jul 01, 2021
New Independent Regulator for Patent and Trademark Agents read more

Mai 20, 2021
Practice Change in Examination Due to Backlog read more

Feb 11, 2021
Communication Procedures by CIPO for International Registrations read more

Feb 06, 2020
Notice on Extensions of Time to Respond to Office Actions read more

Sep 19, 2019
Correspondence on International Registrations to Applicant/Canadian Agent Only read more

Aug 22, 2019
Practice Notices on Trademark Opposition Issued read more

Jun 06, 2019
Final Countdown to New Trademarks Act read more

Apr 04, 2019
Accession to Madrid Protocol / Nice Agreement / Singapore Treaty read more

Nov 30, 2018
New Trademark Regime Coming Soon read more

Nov 15, 2018
Applications via Hague System for Industrial Designs Possible Now read more

Nov 15, 2018
Eighth Edition of Vienna Classification Implemented by CIPO read more

Nov 15, 2018
New Industrial Design Office Practice Manual Published read more

Sep 20, 2018
Accession to Hague Agreement for Industrial Designs read more

Sep 20, 2018
Modernization of CIPO's Online Practice Manuals read more

Aug 22, 2018
Accession to Madrid Protocol Soon read more

Aug 22, 2018
Practice Notice on Special Characters read more

Jul 24, 2018
New Industrial Design Regulations Published read more

Feb 28, 2018
Educational IP Roadmaps by CIPO Published read more

Feb 28, 2018
Renewal of Registration on Agent Register read more

Jul 11, 2017
Draft Trademark Regulations Open to Public Comment Until July 21 read more

Jun 28, 2017
Consultation Phase on NAFTA Expanded read more

Jun 28, 2017
Feedback on Proposed Industrial Design and TMs Regulations Required  read more

Mai 31, 2017
Practice Changes / Colour as a Registrable Feature of Industrial Design read more

Apr 26, 2017
Decisions on Opposition/Section 45 Proceedings Made Accessible Now read more

Apr 26, 2017
Modernised Trademarks Database Released read more

Mrz 29, 2017
Reform to Trademarks Act Further Postponed read more

Jan 25, 2017
CIPO To Start Inviting Classifications of Goods and Services In TM Applications read more

Jan 25, 2017
Office Practices of Industrial Design Changed read more

Nov 22, 2016
Non-French TMs on Public Signs to be Accompanied by French Description read more

Nov 22, 2016
Practice Notice on Geographical Marks Released read more

Jun 28, 2016
Consultations on Proposed Changes to Official Fees read more

Mrz 02, 2016
E-Copies of Trademarks Documents read more

Feb 02, 2016
CIPO Invites the Public for Consultation read more

Nov 11, 2015
Implementation of Trademarks Act Postponed read more

Sep 29, 2015
Modernization of IP framework in Progress read more

Jul 28, 2015
Nice Classification Expected read more

Jul 28, 2015
Renewal of CIPO's Online Applications Soon read more

Okt 14, 2014
Consultation to Modernize Canada's Intellectual Property read more

Jul 04, 2014
Changes to Canadian TM Act Expected read more

Apr 16, 2014
New E-Filing System Launched read more

Sep 17, 2013
Expedited Examinations Abolished  read more

Jul 16, 2013
New Trademark Examination Manual read more

Mrz 12, 2013
Elimination of Deposit Account Replenishment by Credit Card read more

Feb 18, 2013
Online Banking Available read more

Nov 01, 2012
Extension of Time Justification Online Available read more

Sep 27, 2012
Deposit Account/Credit Card Statements  read more

Apr 17, 2012
Sound Marks Now Registrable read more

Mrz 27, 2012
Fee Payment Form Required read more

Dez 01, 2010
Fee Payment Methods Changed read more

Aug 05, 2010
Database Upgraded read more

Jul 06, 2010
Deadline for the Exclusive Use of Vienna Classification Postponed read more

Mai 03, 2010
Use of Vienna Classification Exclusively read more

Cape Verde


Okt 06, 2022
Further Declarations of Intention to Use for Intl. Registrations read more

Aug 11, 2022
Accession to ARIPO System read more

Jul 14, 2022
Declaration of Intention to Use for International Registrations Designating Cape Verde read more

Apr 21, 2022
Accession to Madrid Protocol read more

Okt 14, 2014
Merge of IP Office and Quality Management Institute read more

Cayman Islands


Jul 19, 2024
Timing is everything! read more

Chile


Jul 14, 2022
New Law in Force read more

Apr 21, 2022
Accession to Madrid Protocol read more

Sep 09, 2021
New Intellectual Property Law Published read more

Apr 08, 2021
Grace Period for TM Renewals Extended read more

Jan 14, 2021
First Steps towards Ratification of Madrid Protocol read more

Feb 02, 2016
Accession to Hague Apostille Convention  read more

Okt 28, 2015
Law Regulates Labeling of Food Products read more

Mai 13, 2015
Changes to IP Law Expected read more

Nov 18, 2013
Official Publication Fees Reduced read more

Jul 16, 2013
Amendments to IP Law Expected read more

Mai 02, 2012
Trademark Law Amended read more

Aug 02, 2010
Use of Vienna Classification read more

Mai 09, 2010
Online Payment Services for TM Publication Launched read more

China


Nov 01, 2023
Apostille Convention to Enter into Force read more

Feb 16, 2023
Draft Interpretation of Handling Criminal Cases of Intellectual Property Infringement read more

Jan 26, 2023
Draft Amendment to Trademark Law Published read more

Dez 15, 2022
Provision on Supervision and Administration of TM Agencies read more

Okt 20, 2022
Measures to Improve eServices of CNIPA read more

Okt 06, 2022
Guide on Cybercrimes and Trade Secret Protection in EU & China read more

Aug 11, 2022
Guidelines for IP Protection at Exhibitions read more

Jul 14, 2022
Japan-China-Korea Concordance List of Similar Group Codes Published read more

Jun 30, 2022
Guidelines on Punitive Damages in Civil IP Cases Issued read more

Jun 02, 2022
Typical IP Enforcement Cases Released read more

Mai 19, 2022
Additional Guidance on China’s Accession to Hague System read more

Feb 10, 2022
Accession to Hague System read more

Dez 16, 2021
First Mediation Rules for International IP Disputes Released read more

Dez 16, 2021
Guidelines for Legal Protection and Enforcement of Chinese Trademarks in English read more

Dez 02, 2021
New Guidelines for Trademark Examination and Trial  read more

Dez 02, 2021
New Requirements when Applying for Well-known Trademark Status  read more

Nov 18, 2021
Switch to Electronic Trademark Registration Certificates read more

Jun 17, 2021
Judicial Interpretations for Punitive Damages read more

Jun 03, 2021
Inquiry System for EU Trademarks Launched read more

Mrz 25, 2021
EU and Chinese Geographical Indications Protectable Now read more

Mrz 11, 2021
More IPR Service Centers to Be Established read more

Feb 25, 2021
Copyright Law Amended read more

Dez 03, 2020
Japan-China-Korea Concordance List of Similar Group Codes Published read more

Okt 22, 2020
Agreement Protecting EU / Chinese Geographical Indications read more

Okt 22, 2020
First IP Dispute and Guidance Center Established read more

Aug 06, 2020
New Civil Code to Help Protect IP read more

Jul 23, 2020
National Plan to Combat IP Infringement Released read more

Jul 09, 2020
Criteria on Determining Trademark Infringement Issued read more

Jun 25, 2020
Administrative Measures for Use of Special Marks of GIs read more

Mrz 05, 2020
Applicants Encouraged to Use E-Service read more

Feb 20, 2020
Opposition Decisions Published by CTMO read more

Feb 20, 2020
Public Notice on IP Rights Affected by Coronavirus Outbreak read more

Dez 05, 2019
New Official Seal for GIs read more

Dez 05, 2019
Rules on Regulating Trademark Filing Acts in Force read more

Nov 19, 2019
Amended Trademark Law in Force read more

Sep 05, 2019
Guidelines on Administrative Trademark Cases Published read more

Aug 22, 2019
Progress in Electronic Communication of Madrid Trademark Registration read more

Jul 11, 2019
Renewal Fees Reduced  read more

Jun 06, 2019
Trademark Law Amended read more

Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration read more

Nov 30, 2018
Madrid E-Filing Available Now read more

Mrz 29, 2018
SIPO Takes Over Administration and Enforcement of Trademarks read more

Mrz 15, 2018
Further IP Tribunal Established read more

Jan 30, 2018
Anti-Unfair Competition Law Amended read more

Jan 16, 2018
Beijing IP Court Decides on First Ever GUI Design Infringement Case read more

Jul 25, 2017
New Trademark Review Hearing System Launched read more

Jul 11, 2017
Provisions on Trademark Judicial Interpretation in Force read more

Apr 12, 2017
Official Trademark Fees Cut by Half read more

Feb 01, 2017
Form Requirements Changed read more

Jan 11, 2017
Beijing IP Court Establishes Speedy Trial Panel read more

Sep 13, 2016
First Sound Trademark Registered read more

Jul 25, 2016
Pledge Applications Received by Local AICs read more

Okt 28, 2015
Official Filing Fees Decreased read more

Nov 25, 2014
Draft Provisions on Trail of Administrative Trademark-Related Cases read more

Nov 25, 2014
Specialised IP Court Starts Operation read more

Sep 16, 2014
New Regulations on Well-Known Trademarks read more

Sep 02, 2014
Notice on Division of Application read more

Sep 17, 2013
Amendments to Trademark Law Adopted read more

Mai 17, 2013
Third Revision of PRC Trademark Law  read more

Apr 02, 2013
Trademark Office Relocated read more

Mrz 27, 2012
Requirement for Search Request read more

Mrz 01, 2011
Cross-Strait (Taiwan & China) IPR Agreement  read more

Sep 02, 2010
Guidelines on Trademarking a State Name read more

Jun 04, 2010
Trademark Examination Cycle Shortened read more

Colombia


Jul 27, 2022
Guidelines on Examination of 3D Marks Issued read more

Jun 02, 2022
Common Practice on Figurative Marks read more

Nov 19, 2020
Withdrawal of Notification on Division of Intl. Registrations  read more

Dez 13, 2018
Notification on Common Regulations on Division/Merger of International Registrations read more

Okt 28, 2014
Trademark Registration Speeded Up read more

Feb 18, 2013
Official Fees Reduced read more

Mai 30, 2012
Accession to Madrid Protocol read more

Mrz 27, 2012
Changes in Registration Procedures read more

Feb 07, 2012
Accession to TLT read more

Jan 23, 2012
Accession to Madrid Protocol Expected read more

Apr 15, 2010
Domain Name Registration Opened  read more

Costa Rica


Okt 20, 2021
Common Practice on Graphic Representation of Designs (CP6) read more

Okt 01, 2013
Regulatory Authority for Certification Marks  read more

Mrz 27, 2012
Guidelines for TM Applications read more

Croatia


Okt 20, 2021
Administrative Fees in National Proceedings before IP Office Abolished read more

Sep 10, 2020
Official Fee Structure Amended read more

Mrz 21, 2019
New Trademark Law in Force Now read more

Feb 14, 2019
New Scope of Court Jurisdictions in IP read more

Okt 01, 2013
Gazette Published Fortnightly Soon read more

Jul 01, 2013
EU Membership Effective read more

Jun 14, 2013
Harmonisation Project Integrated read more

Mrz 12, 2013
EU Trademark and Design Regulations read more

Jan 23, 2012
To Join the EU read more

Feb 07, 2011
Ratification of Singapore Treaty read more

Cuba


Nov 08, 2023
OCPI to Become Depositing and Accessing Office of the WIPO Digital Access Service read more

Apr 04, 2019
Notification under new Rule 40(6) of the Common Regulations read more

Sep 02, 2012
New Industrial Property Law read more

Cyprus


Jul 09, 2020
Trademark Law Amended read more

Aug 22, 2019
Online Services for Trademarks Upgraded read more

Mai 02, 2016
PoA for E-Filing No Longer Required read more

Sep 02, 2014
New Common Practice on Black & White Trademarks read more

Mrz 12, 2013
Official Fees Increased read more

Czech Republic


Jun 30, 2022
Accession to Geneva Act of Lisbon Agreement read more

Apr 04, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Merger Request of Intl. Registration read more

Jan 31, 2019
Important Amendments to Trademark Law read more

Denmark


Sep 14, 2023
Prices for Business Services to Increase read more

Mrz 05, 2020
New E-Filing for Designs  read more

Feb 14, 2019
Trademark Act Changed read more

Jun 14, 2018
Act on Trade Secrets Passed read more

Apr 20, 2016
Faroe Islands Now Covered by Madrid Protocol read more

Feb 17, 2016
Hague Agreement to Apply to Faroe Islands read more

Feb 17, 2016
Madrid Protocol to Cover Faroe Islands  read more

Mrz 04, 2014
IP Marketplace now in English read more

Nov 01, 2010
Validity of International Registration in Greenland read more

Dominica


Apr 12, 2010
New Trademark Proceedings read more

Dominican Republic


Jul 09, 2020
New Online Services Implemented read more

Nov 19, 2019
Accession to Lisbon Agreement read more

Jun 20, 2019
Increase of Official Fees read more

DPR Korea


Okt 20, 2022
Trademark Law Amended read more

Nov 19, 2019
Accession to Geneva Act of Lisbon Agreement read more

Jun 28, 2016
Accession to Hague Agreement read more

Jun 28, 2016
Ratification to Singapore Treaty read more

Jan 01, 2011
Name of Trademark Office Changed read more

Ecuador


Jul 27, 2022
Guidelines on Examination of 3D Marks Issued read more

Mai 31, 2016
IP Procedures Optimised read more

Okt 25, 2011
Term Extension to File Oppositions No Longer Accepted read more

Jul 12, 2010
Official Fees Increased read more

Egypt


Okt 10, 2023
New Authority for Intellectual Property Established read more

Sep 09, 2021
IP Office No Longer Charges VAT for TM Services read more

Apr 02, 2020
Registration of Geographical Indications Possible Now read more

Aug 07, 2019
VAT to Be Applied to Official Fees read more

Nov 07, 2017
Official Fees Increased read more

Sep 28, 2016
New Value Added Tax Adopted read more

Feb 17, 2016
Verification System for Trademarks  read more

Sep 15, 2015
New System for Trademarks Protection Launched read more

Apr 16, 2014
Official Fees Increased read more

Sep 03, 2013
Electronic Official Gazette Introduced read more

Jul 16, 2013
Advertisement of Accepted Trademarks Changed read more

Mrz 10, 2011
New Decisions of the Patent Office read more

Feb 23, 2011
Trademark Office Operating Again read more

Mrz 02, 2010
Arabic Domain Passes ICANN Evaluation read more

El Salvador


Aug 13, 2024
New IP Law Introduced read more

Jun 04, 2013
Amendments to the Trademark and Other Distinctive Signs Law read more

Estonia


Nov 19, 2020
Back Office System Enhanced read more

Jun 20, 2019
Madrid E-Filing Service Implemented read more

Apr 25, 2019
New Online Features Released read more

Apr 25, 2019
Trademark Act Changed read more

Apr 04, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Merger Request of Intl. Registration read more

Mai 31, 2016
Databases of Trademarks and Designs Updated read more

Feb 25, 2015
Official Fees Changed read more

Sep 16, 2014
Official Gazettes Soon Published Electronically  read more

Jul 05, 2010
Domain Name Registration Loosened read more

Eswatini


Aug 22, 2018
IP and Patent Bills Passed read more

Aug 22, 2018
Swaziland Is Named Eswatini Now read more

Ethiopia


Mrz 29, 2018
Appeals Procedure Changed read more

Mai 18, 2016
Publication of Renewals Required read more

Jun 24, 2014
Extension to Deadline read more

Mai 16, 2014
Deadline for Re-Registrations/Other Requirements read more

Feb 04, 2014
Deadline for Re-Registrations Adjusted read more

Apr 03, 2013
Timetable for TM Re-Registration read more

Apr 02, 2013
New Trademark Law read more

EUIPO


Okt 10, 2024
New EU design protection comes into force read more

Mai 13, 2024
Revised Regulation on Geographical Indications Entered into Force read more

Mrz 15, 2024
Revised Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal read more

Dez 09, 2023
Enhancements to eSearch Case Law read more

Okt 18, 2023
Protection of Geographical Indication Extended read more

Sep 07, 2023
Extension of Time Limits - Ukraine read more

Jun 22, 2023
Changes to Contact Details read more

Jun 01, 2023
New Pre-assessment Checks read more

Mai 08, 2023
Paraguay Joins TMclass read more

Mrz 23, 2023
Germany Ratified Agreement on UPC read more

Mrz 23, 2023
Guidelines for Examination in 23 Languages read more

Feb 16, 2023
Extension of Time Limits – Ukraine read more

Feb 16, 2023
New EU Trademark Filing Form  read more

Jan 26, 2023
New Requirements when Submitting Evidence to EUIPO  read more

Dez 01, 2022
Extension of Time Limits - Ukraine  read more

Okt 20, 2022
IP Decision-Drafting Tool Implemented by Bulgarian IP Office read more

Okt 06, 2022
Guide on Cybercrimes and Trade Secret Protection in EU & China read more

Sep 22, 2022
Extension of Time Limits - Ukraine read more

Sep 22, 2022
IP Key China Project to Advance Convergence of Chinese, EU and International IPR Standards read more

Aug 11, 2022
First Oral Hearing Before the Grand Board read more

Aug 11, 2022
Office Deploys IP Attachés read more

Jul 27, 2022
New EU Trademark Filing Form read more

Jul 14, 2022
Albania and Haiti Use Harmonised Database of Goods/Services  read more

Jun 02, 2022
Proposal for EU Regulation on GIs for Craft/Industrial Products read more

Apr 21, 2022
Extension of Time Limits for Ukrainian Parties read more

Apr 21, 2022
New Examination Guidelines in Force read more

Apr 21, 2022
Virtual Assistant to Support Online Filings read more

Feb 24, 2022
Consolidated Rules of Procedure for Appeal System Revised read more

Jan 27, 2022
Changes Proposed to Public Availability of Rejection Decisions read more

Okt 20, 2021
European Network of Authenticities Website Launched read more

Okt 20, 2021
Pan-African IP Project Launched read more

Sep 09, 2021
Financial Support for SMEs read more

Sep 09, 2021
New Tool for Examination of International Design Registration read more

Jul 01, 2021
Albanian IP Office Aligned with CP3 read more

Jul 01, 2021
Uruguayan IP Office Aligned with CP5 read more

Jun 17, 2021
'Out-Of-Commerce Works' Portal Launched read more

Jun 17, 2021
Serbian IP Office Aligned with CP8  read more

Jun 17, 2021
Uruguayan IP Office Aligned with CP6  read more

Jun 03, 2021
IP Office Replaces Attachments with Links in Communications read more

Jun 03, 2021
Online Form for Designs Improved read more

Mai 06, 2021
Collaboration to Support SMEs read more

Mai 06, 2021
Financial Support for SMEs  read more

Mai 06, 2021
Official eRegister Online  read more

Apr 22, 2021
Common Communication on New Types of Marks read more

Apr 08, 2021
Common Practice on Evidence in TM Appeal Proceedings read more

Mrz 25, 2021
EU and Chinese Geographical Indications Protectable Now read more

Mrz 11, 2021
E-Communication Preferred read more

Mrz 11, 2021
New Examination Guidelines in Force  read more

Mrz 11, 2021
Short Window for Financial Support for SMEs Open read more

Feb 11, 2021
First Bulgarian Authenticities Certified in European Cooperation Project read more

Feb 11, 2021
Visual Search for TMview Extended to Denmark read more

Jan 28, 2021
New E-filing Forms for Trademarks read more

Jan 28, 2021
Technical Requirements for Annexes on Data Carriers to Change read more

Jan 14, 2021
CP11 and CP12 Common Practices Adopted read more

Jan 14, 2021
EU Customs Enforcement Post-Brexit read more

Jan 14, 2021
Visual Search for TMview Extended to Germany read more

Dez 03, 2020
Action Plan on IP Published by European Commission read more

Dez 03, 2020
Launch of New Search Database GIview  read more

Nov 19, 2020
DESIGNclass Joined by Monaco and San Marino read more

Nov 19, 2020
Fax Services to Be Discontinued  read more

Nov 05, 2020
Guidelines for Examination Available in 23 Official Languages read more

Okt 22, 2020
Agreement Protecting EU / Chinese Geographical Indications read more

Okt 22, 2020
Common Practice on Use of Trademarks in a Form Differing from the One Registered read more

Okt 22, 2020
New Quality Initiative for Absolute Grounds  read more

Okt 08, 2020
IP Cooperation Plan in Africa by AfrIPI Endorsed read more

Okt 08, 2020
Uganda Joined TMclass and DesignClass read more

Sep 24, 2020
EORI Number for EU Customs Application Required Now read more

Sep 24, 2020
Impact of UK’s Withdrawal from the EU read more

Sep 24, 2020
OAPI Enhanced Participation in TMclass / Joining DesignClass read more

Sep 24, 2020
Operations as Accessing Office of WIPO DAS Commenced read more

Aug 06, 2020
Several Countries Join DesignClass /TMclass read more

Aug 01, 2020
First Greek Authenticity Certified in European Cooperation Project read more

Jul 09, 2020
Becoming Depositing Office for WIPO DAS read more

Jul 09, 2020
New Zealand Joined DesignView read more

Jul 09, 2020
Overview of CJ and GC Case-Law read more

Jun 25, 2020
Closer Collaboration with Domain Name Registry read more

Jun 11, 2020
All Communications with EUIPO Electronically read more

Jun 11, 2020
Comments on Convergence Projects CP11 and CP12 Welcomed read more

Mai 28, 2020
End of Extension Period read more

Apr 30, 2020
Common Communications on Distinctiveness of 3-D Marks / Designs on Internet read more

Apr 30, 2020
Countries Join TMview / DesignClass read more

Apr 30, 2020
Electronic Register on EUTMs and RCDs Launched read more

Apr 30, 2020
New Functionalities of EUIPO Guidelines Extended read more

Apr 02, 2020
Countries Join TMview / TMclass / DesignClass read more

Mrz 19, 2020
Extension of Time Limits  read more

Feb 20, 2020
Further Countries Joined TM View read more

Feb 20, 2020
New Examination Guidelines in Force read more

Feb 06, 2020
Impact of UK’s Withdrawal read more

Dez 05, 2019
Increased Collaborations with Europol read more

Nov 19, 2019
Latest Additions to TMview, TMclass and DesignClass read more

Okt 10, 2019
Latest Additions to TMclass and TMview read more

Aug 22, 2019
Chile Joined DesignView read more

Aug 22, 2019
Monaco Uses List of Terms from Harmonised Database in TMclass read more

Jul 11, 2019
Visual Search Extended to Croatia read more

Jun 20, 2019
Draft Common Practice of CP8 Project Published read more

Jun 20, 2019
New IP Enforcement Portal by EUIPO Launched read more

Jun 20, 2019
Several Countries Joined TMview/DesignView read more

Jun 20, 2019
Visual Search for TMview Extended to Czech Republic  read more

Apr 04, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Merger Request of Intl. Registration read more

Jan 31, 2019
Brunei Darussalam Joined TMview and DesignView  read more

Jan 31, 2019
Monaco Joined TMview  read more

Dez 13, 2018
Mexico to Use the Harmonised Database's List of Terms in TMclass read more

Dez 13, 2018
Revised Design Guidelines in Force Now read more

Okt 30, 2018
Costa Rica Joined TMview and DesignView read more

Okt 30, 2018
Examination Guidelines of RCD Revised read more

Okt 11, 2018
Ecuador Joined TMclass read more

Sep 06, 2018
Cuba Joins TMclass read more

Aug 22, 2018
Several Countries Joined TMclass / DesignView read more

Jun 14, 2018
Montenegro Joins Designview read more

Mai 22, 2018
Israel Joins TMview read more

Mai 22, 2018
Moldova and Peru to Use the Harmonised Database's List of Terms in TMclass read more

Mai 22, 2018
Replacement of Delegated and Implementing Regulations in Force read more

Mai 08, 2018
Chile Joins TMview read more

Apr 26, 2018
Jordan joins TMview and DesignView  read more

Apr 26, 2018
UK Residents and Entities no Longer Eligible to Register .eu Domains post-Brexit read more

Apr 11, 2018
ARIPO Joins TMclass read more

Apr 11, 2018
Automatic Translation Service Provided read more

Apr 11, 2018
Georgia Joins Quality Standards Tool read more

Mrz 15, 2018
Delegated and Implementing Regulations Adopted read more

Mrz 15, 2018
EU Commission Draft Withdrawal Agreement read more

Mrz 15, 2018
EUIPO’s Bank Account Changed read more

Feb 13, 2018
Consultation on “Counterfeit and Piracy Watch-List” Launched read more

Feb 13, 2018
Further Document on Withdrawal of UK from the EU read more

Feb 13, 2018
India Joined Designview read more

Feb 13, 2018
New Back Office Released Soon  read more

Dez 20, 2017
Common Communication on New Types of Trademarks read more

Dez 20, 2017
Notice on Withdrawal of UK from the EU read more

Dez 20, 2017
Soon No Applications / Renewals by Fax Accepted read more

Dez 05, 2017
IP Enforcement Policy by European Commission Issued read more

Dez 05, 2017
Several Countries Joined Designview read more

Nov 22, 2017
DesignClass Integrated in EUIPO’s Design E-Filing read more

Nov 07, 2017
Moldova Joins TMclass read more

Nov 07, 2017
San Marino Joins TMview and DesignView read more

Okt 24, 2017
Four Decisions of EUIPO's Executive Director read more

Okt 24, 2017
Jordan Joins TMclass read more

Okt 05, 2017
Certification Marks Introduced / No Longer Requirements for Graphical Representation  read more

Okt 05, 2017
Peru Joins Designview read more

Sep 20, 2017
Main Principles of EU Position on Brexit Negotiations read more

Sep 20, 2017
San Marino Joins TMclass read more

Sep 05, 2017
Decision Concerning Communication by Fax read more

Sep 05, 2017
Germany Joins DesignView read more

Sep 05, 2017
Implementing and Delegated Regulations on Trademark Reform Published read more

Jul 25, 2017
Israel Joins TMclass  read more

Jul 11, 2017
Bosnia and Herzegovina Joins Designview read more

Jul 11, 2017
Case-Law Overview 2016 from General Court/ Court of Justice read more

Jul 11, 2017
Codified Version of EUTM Regulation Published read more

Jul 11, 2017
Colombia Joins TMview read more

Jun 14, 2017
EU Trade Mark Implementing and Delegated Regulations  read more

Jun 14, 2017
New Online Form for International Applications read more

Jun 14, 2017
Visual search for EUIPO, INPI and UKIPO Trademarks in TMview read more

Mai 17, 2017
India Joined TMview and Philippines Joined Designview read more

Mai 17, 2017
New Online Tool eAppeal Introduced read more

Mrz 29, 2017
Revised Guidelines Entered into Force  read more

Jan 25, 2017
DesignClass Phase II Launched read more

Jan 25, 2017
Malaysia Joined TMclass and TMview read more

Jan 11, 2017
Guidelines for Examination of EU Trade Marks and Registered Community Designs Revised read more

Jan 11, 2017
New Assistance Service  read more

Nov 22, 2016
Colombia Joins DesignView  read more

Nov 09, 2016
Administration Cooperation Portal Went Live read more

Nov 09, 2016
ARIPO Joined Designview  read more

Nov 09, 2016
Philippines Joined TMclass read more

Okt 26, 2016
Brazil joined Designview read more

Okt 26, 2016
Reorganisation of the Office read more

Okt 12, 2016
International Registrations in TMview Updated read more

Okt 12, 2016
New Features of Recordal Forms read more

Aug 30, 2016
Deadline for Specifying Class Headings Soon Expired  read more

Aug 30, 2016
Revised Office Guidelines Published read more

Jul 12, 2016
Albania and Georgia Joined TMview and DesignView read more

Jul 12, 2016
All EU Laws Fully in Force in United Kingdom read more

Jun 28, 2016
Mobile and Tablet Application Launched read more

Jun 28, 2016
WIPO Joins Designview read more

Jun 14, 2016
Albania and Georgia Joined TMclass read more

Mai 18, 2016
Equivalent Terms for Nice Class Headings read more

Mai 18, 2016
Information on Declarations under Article 28(8)  read more

Mai 02, 2016
Peru and Colombia Joined TMclass read more

Apr 20, 2016
Brunei and Cambodia Joined TMclass read more

Apr 20, 2016
Start Date for Opposition Against IR Designating EU Changed read more

Apr 05, 2016
Change of Office Name and Fees read more

Feb 17, 2016
Framework for Declarations under Art. 28(8) EUTMR read more

Feb 02, 2016
Brazil Joins TMclass read more

Feb 02, 2016
Renewal Fees Reimbursed  read more

Jan 20, 2016
ARIPO and Bosnia and Herzegovina Join TMview read more

Jan 20, 2016
Major Changes at OHIM in Force Soon  read more

Dez 08, 2015
Finland Joins DesignView read more

Dez 08, 2015
Japan Joins TMview read more

Nov 11, 2015
Poland and Serbia Join Designview read more

Nov 11, 2015
Switzerland Joins TMview  read more

Okt 28, 2015
Macedonia Joins Designview  read more

Okt 28, 2015
Notice on Practice of Distinctiveness - Figurative Marks read more

Sep 29, 2015
ASEAN Designview Officially Launched read more

Sep 29, 2015
Canada Joins TMview and Designview read more

Sep 29, 2015
China and the USA Join Designview  read more

Sep 15, 2015
UK Joins Designview read more

Sep 02, 2015
Macedonia Joins TMview read more

Sep 02, 2015
Updated Guidelines Enter into Force  read more

Jul 28, 2015
New Guidelines for Examination CTMs and Registered Community Designs read more

Jul 28, 2015
Payment Platform in 23 EU Languages Available read more

Jul 28, 2015
Report on Protection and Enforcement in Key Third Countries. read more

Jul 14, 2015
Serbia Joined TMview read more

Jun 30, 2015
Poland and Latvia Implement Back Office read more

Jun 16, 2015
Agreement Concerning Trademark Reform Reached read more

Jun 16, 2015
Tunisia Joined TMclass read more

Mai 27, 2015
Iceland Joined DesignView  read more

Mai 27, 2015
Italy Implements Similarity Tool read more

Mai 27, 2015
Several Balkan Countries Joined TMclass read more

Apr 15, 2015
Sweden Implemented Similarity Tool read more

Mrz 31, 2015
The Philippines Joined TMview read more

Mrz 18, 2015
Hungary Joined DesignView  read more

Feb 25, 2015
Harmonised Database with Nice 10.15 Updated read more

Feb 25, 2015
Russia Joined DesignView read more

Feb 25, 2015
Updated Guidelines Enter into Force  read more

Jan 28, 2015
OAPI Joined TMclass read more

Jan 13, 2015
Several Countries Joined DesignView read more

Dez 09, 2014
Iceland Joined TMview read more

Dez 09, 2014
Montenegro Joins TMclass read more

Nov 25, 2014
Cyprus Joined DesignView read more

Nov 11, 2014
Fast Track Procedure Soon Available read more

Nov 11, 2014
Payment of Applications in Advance read more

Okt 28, 2014
Iceland and Montenegro Joined TMclass read more

Okt 28, 2014
Tunisia Joined TMview read more

Okt 14, 2014
Finland Joined TMclass  read more

Okt 14, 2014
Practice of Relative Grounds of Refusal/Likelihood of Confusion read more

Sep 16, 2014
ASEAN TMview Launched read more

Sep 16, 2014
Change in Examination of International Registrations Designated in EU read more

Sep 02, 2014
Canada and Norway Joined TMclass read more

Jun 24, 2014
New Office Guidelines read more

Jun 24, 2014
TMview Now Available in Arabic  read more

Jun 10, 2014
Denmark and Romania Joined TMClass read more

Jun 10, 2014
Italy Joined DesignView read more

Mai 16, 2014
New Common Practice on Black & White Marks read more

Apr 01, 2014
China Joined TMView read more

Apr 01, 2014
Romania Joined DesignView read more

Mrz 18, 2014
Communication on Acceptability of Classification Terms read more

Mrz 04, 2014
South Korea Joined TMView read more

Jan 21, 2014
Russia and U.S. Joined TMView read more

Nov 18, 2013
Developments on TMview and TMclass read more

Nov 15, 2013
Practice Manual on Classification Amended read more

Okt 15, 2013
Update on Guidelines of TM and Design Practice read more

Okt 11, 2013
Spain Implements Similarity read more

Okt 01, 2013
France Joins Seniority read more

Sep 17, 2013
Timetable of Public Holidays 2014  read more

Sep 17, 2013
Turkey Joins TMview read more

Jul 16, 2013
Croatia, Cyprus, Mexico, and Norway Join TMview read more

Jun 14, 2013
Croatia Integrated into Harmonisation Project  read more

Jun 04, 2013
Class Headings Breakthrough Announced read more

Mai 21, 2013
KIPO Joins TMclass read more

Mai 17, 2013
Malta Joins Seniority read more

Mai 17, 2013
Manual of Trade Mark Practice Amended read more

Apr 15, 2013
CTM Reform Proposals Available read more

Apr 15, 2013
Euroclass Becomes TMClass read more

Jan 18, 2013
Finland Goes Live with TM E-Filing read more

Jan 18, 2013
Ireland and Poland Joined TMview read more

Jan 18, 2013
Manual on Trademark Practice for Collective Marks Changed read more

Nov 19, 2012
Austria and Germany Joined TMView read more

Nov 01, 2012
Extension of Time Limit read more

Nov 01, 2012
Malta Joined TMview read more

Jul 17, 2012
Change in Practice on Use of Class Headings read more

Jul 17, 2012
Hungary joins TMview read more

Mai 15, 2012
Trade Mark Practice Changed read more

Apr 17, 2012
New Practice of Opposition Proceedings read more

Mrz 06, 2012
Further Countries Joined TM View read more

Feb 07, 2012
Classification Manual Incorporated read more

Jan 23, 2012
Croatia to Join the EU read more

Dez 01, 2011
Adoption of 10th Edition of Nice Classification read more

Nov 08, 2011
Mediation Service Available read more

Okt 01, 2011
Mediation Service on the Way read more

Jun 07, 2011
Electronic Certified Copies not Always Accepted read more

Mai 10, 2011
Provision of Certified Copies read more

Mai 03, 2011
France Joined TM View read more

Mrz 15, 2011
Forms for Legal Entities Changed read more

Mrz 14, 2011
New "eSearch plus" Service Launched read more

Mrz 01, 2011
Online Filing of Oppositions read more

Jan 01, 2011
Ireland and Malta Adopt Harmonised Goods & Services List read more

Nov 01, 2010
Manual of Trademark Practise Amended read more

Nov 01, 2010
New Feature in E-Filing read more

Okt 04, 2010
New Forms read more

Sep 15, 2010
Changes in Practise Introduced read more

Aug 09, 2010
Free Database for Spanish Trademarks Now Available read more

Jul 12, 2010
New Deadline for Correcting Translations read more

Mai 05, 2010
Free Internet Searchable Database Launched read more

Mai 05, 2010
Future Revision of the Trademark System read more

Nov 23, 2009
CTM Bulletin Goes Daily read more

Fiji


Jan 27, 2022
New Trade Marks Act Published read more

Finland


Nov 18, 2021
Companies that Failed Filing Financial Statements Are Removed from Trade Register read more

Nov 18, 2021
Customer Service Reopened read more

Mrz 19, 2020
Official Fee Changes read more

Jun 20, 2019
New Trademarks Act in Force read more

Okt 30, 2018
Draft Trademarks Act Bill read more

Sep 06, 2018
The New Trade Secrets Act in Force read more

Mai 22, 2018
New Finnish Trademarks Act Proposed read more

Feb 13, 2018
Official Fees on Notification Search Increased read more

Feb 13, 2018
Patent and Registration Office Moved read more

Mai 31, 2017
Official Fees Increased read more

Jan 20, 2016
Pricing Structure and Official Trademark Fees Changed read more

Mai 27, 2015
Fast-Track Processing for Trade Register Notifications read more

Jan 21, 2014
Name of Trademark Office Changed read more

Dez 17, 2013
Trade Register Act Soon Amended read more

Jun 14, 2013
E-filing Now Possible read more

Mai 02, 2013
Cash Payments No Longer Allowed  read more

Nov 01, 2012
Use of Class Headings read more

Jan 01, 2011
Trademark Act Amended read more

Jul 01, 2010
Commercial Service Fees Increased read more

Jul 01, 2010
Trademark Classification Practise Changed read more

France


Dez 15, 2022
E-Portal for Trademark Procedures at INPI read more

Feb 11, 2021
Ratification to Geneva Act of Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and GI read more

Nov 05, 2020
IP Office to Commence Operations as Depositing Office of WIPO DAS Soon read more

Mrz 05, 2020
Changes to Trademark Law read more

Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration read more

Sep 20, 2018
Law on the Protection of Trade Secrets Adopted read more

Nov 07, 2017
Filing of Trademark / Design Applications Electronically Only read more

Jun 14, 2016
Submission of Trademark Opposition via E-Service Required read more

Mai 02, 2016
Scope of IR Protection on French Overseas Territories read more

Jul 14, 2015
Official Fees Increased/New Rules on Deadlines read more

Mrz 31, 2015
Official Fees Increased Soon  read more

Jul 08, 2014
Practice Change to French Polynesia read more

Jul 04, 2014
Regional INPI Offices No Longer Entitled to Receive Filings read more

Feb 04, 2014
Change of Opposition Procedure Awaited read more

Sep 17, 2013
Local Trademark Regulation in French Polynesia read more

Sep 17, 2013
Ongoing Reform in New Caledonia read more

Nov 19, 2012
Change of Address of Patent Office read more

Gaza


Jan 12, 2023
11th Edition of Nice Classification / 10th Edition of Locarno Classification read more

Dez 03, 2013
Revision of Formalities read more

Okt 01, 2011
Simply Signed PoA Accepted read more

Mrz 24, 2011
New Practice for TM Filings read more

Feb 01, 2011
Requirements for TM Filing Changed read more

Nov 01, 2010
Power of Attorney Needed read more

Georgia


Apr 03, 2024
New Law on Trademarks in Force read more

Apr 22, 2021
Further Steps towards Common EU Practices  read more

Aug 06, 2020
Harmonised Database of Goods and Services Adopted read more

Jun 11, 2020
Several Practice Papers Published read more

Apr 30, 2020
Practice Paper on Graphic Representation of Designs Published read more

Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration read more

Feb 28, 2019
New Participant of Madrid Goods and Services Manager read more

Nov 30, 2018
Madrid E-Filing Available Now read more

Feb 13, 2018
Trademark Law Amended read more

Feb 25, 2015
New Bank Details of Sakpatenti  read more

Feb 18, 2014
E-Filing Possible read more

Sep 03, 2013
GIs Published for Opposition read more

Mrz 01, 2011
Translation of Nice Classification (9th) read more

Feb 01, 2011
Address of Trademark Office Changed read more

Germany


Sep 14, 2023
Revised Guidelines for Opposition Proceedings in Force read more

Jun 02, 2022
Agreement between CH and DE on Reciprocal Protection for Patents, Designs and Trademarks Terminated read more

Jun 03, 2021
New e-Functions to Prepare Lists of Goods and Services read more

Mai 14, 2020
Administrative Invalidity and Revocation Proceedings Possible Now read more

Mrz 05, 2020
Requirements of Readable Types of Data Carriers  read more

Okt 10, 2019
Notification on Recording of a License in the International Register read more

Jun 20, 2019
New Trade Secrets Act in Force read more

Jun 06, 2019
Guidelines on Trademark Examination and Register Keeping Published read more

Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration read more

Jan 31, 2019
German Trademark Law Changed read more

Sep 20, 2018
Guideline on Trademark Applications/Keeping Registering Revised read more

Jun 14, 2018
Draft Act on Implementation of Trade Secrets Directive  read more

Jan 30, 2018
New E-Service DPMAdirektPro Introduced read more

Jan 30, 2018
Notice on Informational Letters Before Trademark Duration Ends read more

Dez 20, 2017
Notice on Extensions of Time Limits in Opposition Proceedings read more

Mrz 14, 2017
Draft of New Trademark Act read more

Sep 13, 2016
Guidelines of Design Registration Implemented by DPMA read more

Jul 12, 2016
Amendments to Trademark Regulation in Force read more

Feb 25, 2015
Electronic Case File for Trademarks Soon Available read more

Feb 04, 2014
German Designs Act Revised read more

Jan 21, 2014
Electronic File Inspection Launched read more

Dez 17, 2013
Design Law Soon Amended read more

Dez 03, 2013
Online Registration without Signature read more

Sep 03, 2013
Accession to Singapore Treaty read more

Dez 04, 2012
Expiration of Time Limits during Festive Season read more

Nov 19, 2012
DPMA Web Pages Unavailable Coming Weekend read more

Sep 02, 2012
New Opening Hours in the Munich Office read more

Sep 02, 2012
Official Warning read more

Dez 01, 2011
Adoption of 10th Edition of Nice Classification read more

Dez 01, 2010
Change in Practise Announced read more

Mrz 15, 2010
Filing of Design Applications Electronically read more

Okt 15, 2009
Postal Address of Trademark Office Changed read more

Ghana


Jun 18, 2024
Joined TMClass read more

Dez 02, 2021
Accession to Geneva Act of Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and GIs read more

Mai 28, 2020
Increase of Official Fees Postponed read more

Mai 13, 2015
Official Fees Increased read more

Jan 13, 2015
Trademark Law Amended read more

Greece


Jan 12, 2024
Geneva Act (1999) Ratified read more

Nov 09, 2023
New Administrative Requirements for Trademark Renewal Drafted read more

Mai 06, 2021
Back-office System Enhanced read more

Dez 03, 2020
IP Office Provides Design e-Filing Now read more

Okt 22, 2020
Back Office System Enhanced read more

Aug 06, 2020
New Trademark Law Implemented read more

Aug 01, 2020
First Greek Authenticity Certified in European Cooperation Project read more

Jun 11, 2020
Digitisation of Paper Books at IP Office read more

Apr 04, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Merger Request of Intl. Registration read more

Mrz 15, 2018
Compulsory Mediation Procedure in IP Infringements Soon read more

Jan 30, 2018
Mediation in Trademark Disputes Soon to be Obligatory  read more

Mrz 18, 2015
Change of Practice of PoA read more

Nov 11, 2014
E-Filing now Possible read more

Okt 16, 2012
New Trademark Law in Force/Official Fees Reduced read more

Mai 02, 2012
New Trademark Law read more

Jul 01, 2010
Updates on Annulments/Revocations Available read more

Guatemala


Okt 05, 2017
Apostille Convention in Force read more

Jun 28, 2017
Accession to Trademark Law Treaty and Regulations read more

Feb 22, 2017
Accession to Hague Apostille Convention read more

Nov 18, 2013
Online Pre-Filing Available read more

Dez 01, 2011
Legal Notices Electronically read more

Mai 09, 2010
Renewal of Slogans read more

Dez 14, 2009
Adoption of the 9th Edition of the Nice Classivication read more

Haiti


Aug 21, 2024
IP Office reopens under new management read more

Jun 25, 2024
Ministry of Commerce Resumed Services read more

Honduras


Apr 30, 2020
Online Filing System Introduced read more

Hong Kong


Aug 25, 2023
Trade Marks Registry Work Manual Chapters Updated read more

Jul 23, 2020
Preparation for Accession to Madrid Protocol read more

Mrz 31, 2015
Official Fees Increased read more

Apr 10, 2010
Issuing of Notices of Deficiency read more

Hungary


Feb 16, 2023
Trademark Act Amended read more

Jul 01, 2021
Ratification of Geneva Act of Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and GIs read more

Apr 04, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Merger Request of Intl. Registration read more

Feb 14, 2019
Important Amendments to Trademark Law read more

Feb 14, 2019
Official Fee Increase and New Fee Structure read more

Okt 11, 2018
New Trade Secret Act in Force read more

Sep 29, 2015
Trademark E-Filing Implemented read more

Jun 14, 2013
Amendments to Trademark Act read more

Apr 27, 2011
Electronic TM Filing Improved  read more

Iceland


Jul 01, 2023
IPO Relocated and New Regulation on Fees for IPOs Services  read more

Feb 03, 2023
Minor Changes to the TM Regulation read more

Nov 05, 2020
IP Office Provides Madrid e-Filing read more

Sep 24, 2020
Trademark Act Amended read more

Apr 02, 2020
Official IP Fees Changed Soon read more

Aug 22, 2019
Patent Office's Name Changed read more

Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration  read more

Mrz 29, 2017
Change of Practice for Applicants Outside Paris Convention/WTO read more

Feb 22, 2017
Official Fees Increased read more

Okt 28, 2014
Official Fees Increased read more

Sep 27, 2012
Accession to Singapore Treaty read more

Jun 25, 2012
Trademarks Act Changed read more

Feb 01, 2011
Official Fees Changed read more

India


Sep 30, 2024
Establishment of IP Rights Division at the High Court of Calcutta read more

Sep 14, 2023
Limited Functionality of E-Register and TM Public Search read more

Mai 01, 2023
Restoration of Abandoned Applications & Oppositions read more

Jan 12, 2023
Open Conference to Discuss Complaints / Suggestions on IPR Issues read more

Apr 21, 2022
Trademark Office Accepts Oppositions until End of May 2022 read more

Apr 22, 2021
IP Appellate Board Abolished read more

Mrz 25, 2021
IP Appellate Board Endangered  read more

Feb 11, 2021
Designs (Amendment) Rules 2021 Issued read more

Jun 06, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger of Request of Intl. Registration read more

Mrz 15, 2018
Extracts of Register of Copyrights via Email read more

Jun 28, 2017
Guidelines for Filing Well-Known TM Applications  read more

Mrz 14, 2017
New Trade Mark Rules Introduced read more

Feb 22, 2017
Pending Applications for Clarification Released read more

Sep 13, 2016
Automated Issuance of Trademark Registration Certificates read more

Jul 25, 2016
Final Opportunity Before Abandoning TM Applications read more

Apr 20, 2016
Deadline for Submitting Evidence on Erroneous Abandonment of Trademarks read more

Dez 08, 2015
Draft on Trade Mark (Amendment) Rules Issued read more

Sep 15, 2015
Clarification on Designs Act/Public Notice for Agents read more

Apr 15, 2015
E-Filing of Design Applications Accepted read more

Mrz 18, 2015
New Interface to Access IPO’s Information read more

Jan 13, 2015
Indian Design Act Amended read more

Sep 02, 2014
Official Fees Increased read more

Mrz 04, 2014
Opposition Period Changed read more

Feb 18, 2014
E-Filing System Enhanced read more

Dez 17, 2013
Classification Goods and Services Published read more

Jul 01, 2013
Licence Recordal of IR read more

Apr 15, 2013
Accession to Madrid Protocol read more

Dez 04, 2012
Notification on Disposal of Opposition/Rectification read more

Sep 02, 2012
Suggestions for Classifications of Goods & Services read more

Mai 29, 2012
First Compulsory License read more

Feb 21, 2012
List of INNs Published read more

Jan 23, 2012
Info Required on TM Applications read more

Nov 08, 2011
E-Filing Soon Available read more

Mai 06, 2011
Reconstitution of Misplaced Files read more

Feb 01, 2011
Major Changes to Official Fees and TM Searches read more

Nov 01, 2010
Filing of a Petition against Removed TMs Possible read more

Okt 04, 2010
Clarification Notice Issued read more

Okt 04, 2010
Trademark Journal Now Published Every Monday read more

Jul 06, 2010
Details on Pending Application and Registered TM Available read more

Jul 01, 2010
9th Edition of the Nice Classification Adopted read more

Indonesia


Aug 30, 2024
Non-use cancellation period extended read more

Okt 10, 2023
Key Changes in IP Filing System read more

Sep 05, 2019
New Online Filing System Implemented read more

Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration read more

Okt 05, 2017
Accession to Madrid Protocol read more

Jan 25, 2017
New Trademark Law in Force read more

Nov 22, 2016
Official Fees Changed read more

Nov 09, 2016
Draft of New Trademark Law read more

Apr 05, 2016
Recordal Regulation of IP Licences Implemented read more

Nov 25, 2015
E-Filing for Renewal of Trademarks Possible Now read more

Jul 28, 2015
New Online Integrated Information Platform read more

Jul 04, 2014
Official Fees Increased read more

Jun 24, 2014
Trademark Law Soon Amended read more

Aug 07, 2012
IIPO Closed read more

Jul 30, 2012
10th Edition of Nice Classification read more

Aug 18, 2009
Official Fees for Trademark Matters Revised read more

Iran


Okt 01, 2024
New IP Law and fee increase read more

Mrz 25, 2021
IP Office Provides Madrid e-Filing read more

Mai 08, 2018
Accession to Locarno Classification  read more

Feb 01, 2017
Trademark Requirements Revised read more

Nov 18, 2013
E-Filing System Completed read more

Okt 01, 2013
Trademark Office Moved read more

Apr 02, 2013
Additional Formalities to Trademark Applications Required read more

Feb 18, 2013
New Payment Regime for Foreigners read more

Dez 04, 2012
Trademark Electronic Application System Launched read more

Feb 23, 2011
New Trademark Filing Requirement read more

Iraq


Aug 31, 2024
To adopt the 11th edition of the Nice Classification read more

Jan 26, 2023
New Procedure for Trademark Applications on Arabic Transliteration read more

Jun 03, 2021
No Longer Extension of Trademark Registrations to Kurdistan read more

Mai 08, 2018
Transliteration Requirement for Latin Script Marks Rescinded read more

Feb 13, 2018
Penalty for Late Payment of Publication Fees read more

Feb 13, 2018
Requirement to Re-Filing Certain Trademark Applications read more

Dez 05, 2017
Change of Trademark Publication Procedure read more

Nov 07, 2017
New Stipulations to Come into Force read more

Jan 11, 2017
Kurdistan Trademark Office to Resume Normal Function read more

Jul 25, 2016
Official Fees of PoA/Legalized Document Increased  read more

Mai 18, 2016
Formalities for Class 5 Applications Revised read more

Mai 02, 2016
Abandoned Applications Due to Incomplete Documentation  read more

Mrz 16, 2016
Practice Change on Search Requirements and More read more

Jun 30, 2015
New Directives on Submission of PoA read more

Jun 16, 2015
Legal Extension to Kurdistan Abolished read more

Okt 14, 2014
Accession to Singapore Treaty read more

Jul 04, 2014
Revision of TM Files Ongoing read more

Apr 01, 2014
Change of Practice of PoA read more

Jul 16, 2013
Official Trademark Fees in Kurdistan read more

Mai 02, 2013
Legal Protection of TMs in Kurdistan read more

Jan 18, 2013
New Power of Attorney Regulations read more

Mrz 27, 2012
No Applications on Thursdays read more

Nov 08, 2011
List of Missing Trademark Files read more

Okt 01, 2011
TM Applications Soon Possible in Kurdistan read more

Jun 10, 2011
Official Fees Decreased read more

Jan 01, 2011
New Regulations to Expedite TM Examination read more

Okt 04, 2010
Second List of Missing Trademark Files Released read more

Aug 12, 2010
First List of Missing Trademark Files Released read more

Ireland


Mrz 19, 2020
Name of Patents Office Changed read more

Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration read more

Jan 31, 2019
Trademark Law Amended read more

Mrz 29, 2018
Irish Domain Rules Changed read more

Sep 28, 2016
Expansion of Online Payments Facility read more

Jan 20, 2016
Accession to Singapore Treaty read more

Jan 20, 2016
E-filing for Designs Implemented read more

Jun 10, 2014
E-Filing Now Available  read more

Feb 21, 2012
Official Fees Amended read more

Dez 01, 2011
Change of Practice in Honest Concurrent Use read more

Apr 28, 2011
Change of Office Practice in Opposition Proceedings read more

Okt 01, 2010
New Trademark Rules read more

Mai 09, 2010
New Guidelines for Extension of Time read more

Israel


Sep 09, 2021
The Government Accedes to Nice Agreement read more

Jun 11, 2020
Exchange of Priority Documents of Design Applications read more

Dez 05, 2019
Accession to Hague Agreement on International Registration of Industrial Designs read more

Nov 19, 2019
Accession to Hague Agreement on International Registration of Industrial Designs read more

Feb 01, 2017
Official Fees Slightly Reduced read more

Mai 31, 2016
Official Fees Slightly Reduced read more

Sep 02, 2015
Design Law Amended Soon read more

Apr 15, 2015
Official Fees Slightly Reduced read more

Mai 02, 2012
Pharmaceutical Labeling Requirements  read more

Apr 17, 2012
Patent Authority Begins Examining PCT Applications read more

Jun 12, 2011
3D Shape Applications Accepted read more

Mai 02, 2011
No Disclaimer Required read more

Feb 01, 2011
Official Fees Amended read more

Dez 01, 2010
Changes due to Implementation of Madrid Protocol read more

Jun 02, 2010
Accession to the Madrid Protocol read more

Italy


Jan 12, 2024
Geneva Act (1999) Ratified read more

Aug 23, 2023
Industrial Property Act Amended read more

Dez 15, 2022
New Administrative Procedure for TM Invalidity and Revocation Soon read more

Jun 11, 2020
Register of Historical Trademarks of National Interest read more

Feb 14, 2019
Fast Track Filing Procedure Soon read more

Feb 14, 2019
Set to Implement EU Trademark Reform Package read more

Sep 06, 2018
Trade Secrets Directive in Force read more

Feb 13, 2018
New Forms for Filings of IP Rights read more

Jun 30, 2015
IR Designating Italy Do Not Automatically Cover San Marino read more

Jun 30, 2015
New Online Filing System Mandatory read more

Jul 30, 2012
Grants for Registering CTM and IR  read more

Jul 01, 2011
Examination Backlog Cleared read more

Mai 05, 2011
Opposition Possible Now read more

Apr 14, 2011
Opposition Procedure Operational Soon  read more

Aug 01, 2010
Accession to the Singapore Treaty read more

Jamaica


Sep 04, 2023
Trade Marks (Amendment) Rules to Enter into Force read more

Jan 27, 2022
Accession to Madrid Protocol read more

Dez 02, 2021
Accession to Hague System read more

Mrz 19, 2020
Modern Patents and Design Act Soon read more

Apr 15, 2015
New Practice Direction on Class Headings  read more

Mrz 06, 2012
Official Fees Increased read more

Japan


Mrz 23, 2023
Japan-Taiwan Concordance List of Similar Group Codes Published read more

Jul 14, 2022
Japan-China-Korea Concordance List of Similar Group Codes Published read more

Feb 24, 2022
Japan-Taiwan Concordance List of Similar Group Codes Published read more

Jan 27, 2022
Operating Procedures for Foreign Users' Signatures Revised read more

Dez 02, 2021
Streamlining Hague System Procedures when Designating Japan read more

Feb 25, 2021
Japan-Taiwan Concordance List of Similar Group Codes Published read more

Dez 03, 2020
First Design of Graphic Image Registered read more

Dez 03, 2020
Japan-China-Korea Concordance List of Similar Group Codes Published read more

Mrz 05, 2020
Changes to Design Act in Force Soon read more

Feb 06, 2020
Accession to WIPO's Digital Access Service read more

Jun 28, 2018
Examples of Explanations of Trademark Use Published read more

Jun 28, 2018
Revision of Examination Guidelines on Exceptions to Lack of Novelty of Design read more

Mai 22, 2018
Revisions to Trademark Examination Manual Expected read more

Apr 11, 2018
Guidebook on Regional Collective Trademarks read more

Apr 11, 2018
Method of Counting Similar Groupings Changed read more

Okt 26, 2016
Trademark Examination Guidelines in English Now Available read more

Jul 25, 2016
Preemptive Trademarks Are Not Abandoned read more

Mai 02, 2016
Search-Related Data on Design Registration Application read more

Mai 02, 2016
Trademark Examination Guidelines Revised read more

Apr 05, 2016
Accession to Singapore Treaty read more

Apr 05, 2016
Official Fees Reduced read more

Mrz 16, 2016
Japanese Translation of Nice Classification read more

Mrz 16, 2016
Revised Examination Guidelines for Designs read more

Feb 17, 2016
Examination Guidelines Announced read more

Feb 02, 2016
Official Fees Soon Reduced read more

Mai 27, 2015
International Design Registration System Now Available  read more

Apr 15, 2015
Examination Guidelines Revised read more

Apr 15, 2015
Nice Classification in Japanese Released read more

Mrz 18, 2015
Accession to Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement read more

Mrz 18, 2015
Examination Guidelines Announced  read more

Mrz 18, 2015
Non-Traditional Trademarks Soon Registerable read more

Sep 16, 2014
Non-Traditional Trademarks Soon Registrable read more

Sep 02, 2014
More Entities Entitled to Register Regional Collective Trademarks read more

Jul 22, 2014
Accession to Locarno Classification read more

Apr 17, 2012
Revision of the Trademark Practice read more

Mrz 18, 2011
Bail–out Measures  read more

Jul 20, 2009
3D-Shapes Only Non-Traditional Trademarks Registrable Under Japanese Trademark Act read more

Jordan


Jul 11, 2019
Practice Paper on Examination of Figurative Trademarks Published read more

Mai 31, 2017
Arabic Language on Signboards Required read more

Apr 16, 2014
New Regulations to Trademark Assignment read more

Mai 02, 2013
Renewals Back to Normal read more

Mrz 12, 2013
Renewal Stopped for a Month  read more

Mai 02, 2012
Class Headings No Longer Acceptable read more

Mai 16, 2010
Official Trademark Fees Reduced read more

Dez 07, 2009
Substantial Increase in Official Fees read more

Kazakhstan


Jul 01, 2024
Official Fees Increased read more

Mai 06, 2024
Accelerated Trademark Registration Procedure Introduced read more

Aug 03, 2023
Official Fees Amended read more

Okt 20, 2022
Official Fees Amended read more

Jul 27, 2022
IP Laws Amended and TM Opposition Period Introduced read more

Mai 19, 2022
Official Language Requirements Amended read more

Okt 20, 2021
CIS Countries Sign New Cooperation Agreement against Use of False TMs and GIs read more

Okt 20, 2021
Labelling of Medicines and Footwear Becomes Mandatory read more

Mai 17, 2021
EAEU Trademark Agreement in Force read more

Feb 25, 2021
Official Fees on Renewals Changed read more

Feb 11, 2021
Ratification of Protocol on Protection of Industrial Designs  read more

Nov 05, 2020
Labeling of Tobacco Products Mandatory read more

Mai 28, 2020
Trademark Agreement by Eurasian Economic Union Members Signed read more

Nov 30, 2018
Pending Trademark Applications Online Now read more

Sep 06, 2018
IP Legislation Amended read more

Nov 09, 2016
Amendments to IP Laws Drafted read more

Sep 02, 2015
Accession to WTO read more

Jun 30, 2015
Official Fees Increased read more

Jun 30, 2015
Patent and Trademark Office Moved read more

Mai 13, 2015
IP Law Amended read more

Mai 29, 2012
Ratification of Singapore Treaty read more

Mai 29, 2012
Trademark Law Adopted read more

Okt 04, 2010
Accession to the Madrid Protocol  read more

Kenya


Sep 22, 2022
Deadline for Commencement of Recordation of IP Rights Extended read more

Jun 25, 2020
Expired Marks May be Recovered read more

Mrz 21, 2019
Industrial Property Institute Moved read more

Jun 28, 2018
Important Amendments to IP Law Proposed read more

Jul 12, 2016
Registered Trademarks May Block Company Registrations read more

Apr 01, 2014
Accession to Madrid Protocol read more

Okt 25, 2011
IP Journal Available Electronically Now  read more

Kiribati


Dez 02, 2021
Accession to Paris Convention read more

Kosovo


Okt 02, 2023
New Administrative Instruction on TM Registration read more

Aug 11, 2022
New Trademark Law Entered into Force read more

Jun 14, 2018
New Law on Customs Measures Entered into Force read more

Mrz 29, 2018
Online Database Launched read more

Okt 12, 2016
Administrative Instructions on Patent and TM Registration in Force read more

Sep 13, 2016
Administrative Instructions Changed read more

Jun 28, 2016
Original or Notarized PoA Required  read more

Jun 10, 2014
Trademark Law Soon Amended read more

Sep 03, 2013
New GI Law in Force read more

Mrz 06, 2012
National TM Applications Published for Opposition read more

Feb 07, 2012
Accelerated Examination of TM Applications read more

Sep 01, 2011
New Trademark Law read more

Apr 27, 2011
Second IP Gazette Launched read more

Feb 01, 2011
First IP Gazette Launched read more

Sep 15, 2010
New Trademark Law Approved read more

Kuwait


Jul 07, 2023
Official Searches Available read more

Mrz 31, 2022
New Requirements for Trade Name Registration read more

Okt 30, 2018
Online Trademark Renewal Filing Now read more

Apr 11, 2018
Documentation Requirements for E-Filing System read more

Dez 20, 2017
E-Filing Introduced read more

Nov 22, 2017
Separate Certificates for Renewal and Recordal read more

Okt 26, 2016
10th Edition of Nice Classification Soon Expected read more

Mai 02, 2016
Original Registration Certificate for Renewal Now Required read more

Feb 02, 2016
Amendments to Refusal and Opposition read more

Jan 20, 2016
Official Fees Increased read more

Nov 25, 2015
Official Fees Soon Increased read more

Jan 28, 2015
Claiming Priority Possible Now read more

Okt 14, 2014
Accession to the Paris Convention read more

Jun 24, 2014
Registration Certificates of Designs Now Available read more

Mrz 04, 2014
Relocation of TM and Patents Department read more

Mai 02, 2013
Publication of Design Applications read more

Jun 01, 2011
Deadline to Complete Trademark Applications read more

Kyrgyzstan


Mai 01, 2023
Patent Legislation Amended read more

Okt 20, 2021
CIS Countries Sign New Cooperation Agreement against Use of False TMs and GIs read more

Mai 20, 2021
EAEU Trademark Agreement in Force read more

Feb 11, 2021
Ratification of Protocol on Protection of Industrial Designs read more

Mai 28, 2020
Trademark Agreement by Eurasian Economic Union Members Signed read more

Jul 25, 2017
E-Filing Now Possible read more

Nov 09, 2016
Official Fees Amended read more

Sep 28, 2016
No Registrations of Trade Names Anymore read more

Jun 16, 2015
Kyrgyzstan Joins Eurasian Economic Union read more

Mai 16, 2014
Trademark Law Amended read more

Mrz 18, 2014
Trademark Law Changed read more

Laos


Jul 03, 2024
Official Fees fo E-Filing Decreased read more

Okt 15, 2023
New Regulation on Formalities read more

Dez 03, 2020
Accession to Geneva Act of Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and GIs read more

Aug 22, 2019
New Trademark Law  read more

Apr 05, 2016
Multi-Class Application Now Possible read more

Mrz 17, 2016
Accession to Madrid Protocol by Lao People's Democratic Republic  read more

Latvia


Jan 14, 2021
Fast Track for Trademarks read more

Apr 30, 2020
E-filing and Back Office System Enhanced read more

Apr 02, 2020
Trademark Law Changed read more

Feb 17, 2016
Changes in Applicable Laws and Fees read more

Dez 08, 2015
Changes on Law on IP Institutions and Procedures in Effect Soon read more

Sep 15, 2015
Law on IP Institutions and Procedures Amended read more

Jul 14, 2015
Range of E-services Expanded read more

Okt 14, 2014
E-Filing Now Available read more

Dez 03, 2013
Adoption of Euro read more

Feb 01, 2011
Official Fees for Filing an Action Increased read more

Dez 10, 2010
Trademark Law Amended read more

Lebanon


Okt 01, 2024
Extension of deadlines read more

Sep 27, 2024
IPO Operations Update read more

Feb 29, 2024
New Trademark Regulations Implemented read more

Dez 01, 2022
IP Office Resumes Operations read more

Jun 30, 2022
Official Arabic Translation of TM Application in Certain Cases Required  read more

Sep 10, 2020
IP Office Current Operations read more

Aug 22, 2018
Procedures for Recordal of Assignments and Mergers Revised read more

Apr 15, 2015
Legalisation of PoA Needed read more

Mrz 12, 2013
New Trademark Filing System read more

Sep 27, 2012
10th Edition of Nice Classification read more

Lesotho


Mai 17, 2017
Requirement for Declaration of Intention to Use When Designating Lesotho  read more

Libya


Aug 15, 2024
Trademarks Office resumes filing new trademark applications read more

Mai 01, 2024
New Trademark Registration Formalities Effective read more

Feb 25, 2024
Cancellation of Non-renewed Trademarks read more

Mai 29, 2023
TMO Resumes Normal Operations read more

Dez 01, 2022
Trademark Office Opens for Limited Operations read more

Okt 08, 2020
First Official Gazette in 2020 Opens Opposition Term read more

Apr 12, 2017
Trademark Registration Certificates Issued read more

Dez 08, 2015
Last Deadline to Renew Lapsed Trademarks read more

Nov 11, 2015
Trademark Registration Certificates Issued  read more

Jan 13, 2015
Trademark Office Resumes its Activities read more

Sep 16, 2014
Trade Marks Office Closed read more

Jun 04, 2013
First Trademark Journal after Revolution Issued read more

Mai 02, 2013
Trademark Office Accepts TM Applications Now read more

Apr 02, 2013
Practice of Trademark Office read more

Feb 18, 2013
Issuances of Registration Certificates read more

Okt 16, 2012
Certificates of Registration read more

Dez 01, 2011
Country Name Changed read more

Nov 08, 2011
Trademark Office Resumes its Activities read more

Mrz 18, 2011
Trademark Office Not Functioning read more

Jul 02, 2010
First Trademark Registration Certificate Issued read more

Dez 07, 2009
Classification of Products and Services Amended read more

Liechtenstein


Mrz 23, 2023
Administrative Procedures in Trademark Protection Introduced read more

Mai 27, 2015
Online Design Register Now Available read more

Dez 17, 2009
Accession to Singapore Treaty read more

Lithuania


Jun 03, 2021
IP Office Identifies Duplicate User Records read more

Mai 06, 2021
Further Improvements to Back-office System read more

Mrz 25, 2021
Back Office System Upgraded  read more

Feb 25, 2021
New Online Services  read more

Feb 14, 2019
Madrid E-Filing Service Installed read more

Jan 31, 2019
New Regulations for TM Registration in Force read more

Feb 17, 2016
IP Gazette Twice a Month Now read more

Okt 28, 2014
New Trademarks and Designs E-Filing System read more

Mrz 12, 2013
Trademark Law Amended read more

Feb 18, 2013
Singapore Treaty Ratified read more

Nov 19, 2012
Accession to Singapore Treaty and Amendments to Trade Mark Law read more

Macau


Feb 11, 2021
Name of IP Office Changed read more

Madagascar


Nov 30, 2018
Notification on Common Regulations on Division/Merger of International Registrations read more

Okt 01, 2013
Fine for Late Renewal Increased read more

Jul 01, 2013
Official Fees Inccreased read more

Malaysia


Okt 21, 2019
Accession to Madrid Protocol read more

Sep 05, 2019
New Trademarks Act 2019 Soon read more

Sep 05, 2019
Time to Response Extended read more

Apr 04, 2019
New Version of IP Online Search Tool Launched read more

Jul 31, 2012
10th Edition of Nice Classification read more

Feb 21, 2012
Industrial Design Regulation Updated read more

Aug 01, 2011
Notices on Extension of Time read more

Feb 21, 2011
Trademark Regulations Changed read more

Malta


Aug 07, 2019
New Malta Trademark Act read more

Mai 17, 2013
Becomes Member to Implement Seniority Project read more

Mauritius


Feb 16, 2023
Accession to the Madrid System and the Hague System read more

Jun 02, 2022
New Industrial Property Act in Force read more

Okt 08, 2020
Accession to Lusaka Agreement read more

Okt 21, 2019
Industrial Property Act 2019 Published read more

Feb 01, 2017
Draft Industrial Property Bill read more

Feb 18, 2013
Official Fees Increased read more

Apr 05, 2011
Opposition Period and Official Fees Changed read more

Mexico


Nov 05, 2020
New Federal Law for Industrial Property in Force Now read more

Sep 24, 2020
Operations as Depositing & Accessing Office of WIPO DAS to Commence Soon read more

Sep 10, 2020
New Federal Law for Industrial Property read more

Apr 30, 2020
Accession to Hague Agreement on International Registration of Industrial Designs read more

Okt 21, 2019
New Electronic Services Portal read more

Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration read more

Feb 14, 2019
First Non-traditional Trademarks Granted read more

Okt 11, 2018
Declaration of Use for International Registrations Designating Mexico Required read more

Aug 22, 2018
Requirement for Declaration of Use Now read more

Jun 14, 2018
Amendments to IP Law into Force Soon read more

Mai 08, 2018
Regulation on Patents, Utility Models and Designs Amended read more

Apr 26, 2018
IP Law Reform Package Approved read more

Okt 12, 2016
Opposition Procedure Against IR in Force read more

Aug 30, 2016
Opposition System Now Available read more

Jun 14, 2016
Trademark Opposition System Soon Available read more

Mai 18, 2016
Draft Amendments to TM Opposition Approved read more

Feb 17, 2016
Official Fees Increased read more

Feb 02, 2016
Status Quo Regarding Opposition System read more

Nov 19, 2012
Accession to Madrid Protocol read more

Mai 15, 2012
Accession to Madrid Protocol read more

Mai 14, 2012
IP Regulation Modified read more

Jul 01, 2011
Change of Requirements for Claiming Priority  read more

Okt 11, 2010
Fees and Services Amended read more

Sep 01, 2010
No Power of Attorney Needed read more

Nov 17, 2009
New Online Services of Industrial Property Institute read more

Moldova


Okt 20, 2021
CIS Countries Sign New Cooperation Agreement against Use of False TMs and GIs read more

Feb 11, 2021
Common Practice on Likelihood of Confusion / Relative Grounds of Refusal read more

Apr 02, 2020
Madrid e-Filing Service Available Now read more

Sep 02, 2015
Several IP Legislative Acts Amended read more

Sep 16, 2014
Use of National Symbols read more

Jun 10, 2014
New Service of E-Filing read more

Okt 03, 2010
IP Service List Updated read more

Monaco


Dez 01, 2022
IP Office Participates in WIPO Digital Access Service read more

Okt 20, 2021
Common Practice on Absolute Grounds for Refusal (CP3) read more

Mongolia


Okt 15, 2023
Madrid e-Filing Now Live read more

Dez 16, 2021
Trademark and Geographical Indications Law Amended read more

Sep 09, 2021
Official Fee Increased read more

Feb 02, 2016
Designation of International Designs read more

Nov 25, 2014
Regulation of Well-known Trademarks read more

Jan 01, 2011
Accession to Singapore Treaty  read more

Montenegro


Mai 01, 2023
Accession to Singapore Treaty on Trademarks read more

Mrz 23, 2023
Trademark Law Amended read more

Feb 01, 2017
IP Laws Amended read more

Mrz 18, 2015
National Industrial Design Register Launched read more

Apr 01, 2014
Trademark Law Soon Amended read more

Dez 04, 2012
Accession to Nice Agreement read more

Sep 02, 2012
Amendments to Trademark Law read more

Feb 07, 2012
Accession to Vienna Agreement read more

Jan 23, 2012
TMs Published for Opposition read more

Dez 01, 2011
Serbian Trademarks Included in Search Reports  read more

Nov 08, 2011
New Trademark Regulation Enters into Force read more

Okt 01, 2011
Deadline to Re-register National Serbian Trademark  read more

Aug 10, 2011
Trademark Searches Possible read more

Jan 01, 2011
Procedure for Validation of Serbian Trademarks read more

Dez 01, 2010
New Trademark Law/New Opposition Period read more

Mrz 11, 2010
Deadline Extended for Montenegro Domain .ME read more

Mrz 08, 2010
Launch of IP Gazette read more

Morocco


Jun 02, 2022
Accession to Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement read more

Nov 15, 2018
Declaration of Maximum Duration of International Registrations of Industrial Designs read more

Jun 28, 2018
Issuance of Certificates Electronically  read more

Okt 05, 2017
Official Fees Increased read more

Mai 02, 2016
Official Application Fee Amended read more

Jan 28, 2015
New Law on Industrial Property Issued read more

Dez 03, 2013
New IP Law Soon Expected read more

Nov 01, 2012
Official Fees Payable for Each Class read more

Okt 16, 2012
Official Fees Increased read more

Mozambique


Mai 28, 2020
Accession to Banjul Protocol on Marks read more

Okt 24, 2017
Close to Join the Banjul Protocol and Vienna Agreement read more

Nov 22, 2016
DIU to Local Office Required for IR Designating MZ  read more

Nov 09, 2016
Refiling of Refused Trademarks Allowed read more

Mrz 02, 2016
New Industrial Property Code Approved  read more

Nov 11, 2015
Declaration of Intention to Use when Designating Mozambique read more

Okt 28, 2014
Clarification on Declaration of Intention to Use read more

Jul 16, 2013
Change of Practice read more

Jul 17, 2012
10th Edition of Nice Classification  read more

Mai 02, 2011
Surcharges for Late Renewal of TMs read more

Myanmar


Jun 04, 2024
Patent Law Took Effect read more

Mai 02, 2024
First Publication of Applications under Trademark Law read more

Okt 18, 2023
Entry Into Force of the New Copyright Law read more

Mrz 23, 2023
Long-Awaited Trademark Law in Force Soon read more

Jan 26, 2023
Trademark Law Expected to Be Enforced Soon read more

Aug 11, 2022
Official Forms for Trademark Matters Issued read more

Sep 10, 2020
Soft Opening Starting on Oct. 1, 2020 read more

Nov 19, 2019
Soft Opening of New Trade Mark Register read more

Jan 31, 2019
Trademark Law Enacted read more

Okt 30, 2018
Draft IP Laws in Progress  read more

Mrz 15, 2018
Final Revisions of IP Bills read more

Okt 24, 2017
Draft Trade Mark Law Published read more

Dez 06, 2016
Draft Trade Mark Law in Progress  read more

Jul 12, 2016
Documentary Requirements for Trademark Application Changed read more

Mai 29, 2012
Multiple Class Registration Now Possible read more

Namibia


Apr 21, 2022
Declaration of Article 15(5) of Madrid Protocol Withdrawn read more

Aug 22, 2018
New Industrial Property Act in Force Now read more

Jun 28, 2018
New Industrial Property Act soon in Force read more

New Zealand


Nov 14, 2024
Changes to trade mark application processing timeframes read more

Mai 01, 2024
Changes to the Geographical Indications Registration Act read more

Apr 12, 2024
New Practice Guidelines for Using Maori Elements read more

Mrz 12, 2024
Trade Mark Practice Guidelines Updated read more

Nov 23, 2023
Improvements to Online Case Management read more

Okt 18, 2023
Update to Trade Mark Practice Guidelines read more

Aug 01, 2023
Update to Trade Mark Practice Guidelines read more

Dez 15, 2022
IPONZ Online Case Management Facility Improved read more

Sep 22, 2022
TM Practice Guidelines Updated  read more

Jul 01, 2021
3-Month Period before Restriction or Cancellation of Intl. Registrations Are Actioned read more

Jul 01, 2021
Search Tool for Pre-Approved TM Goods and Services Terms read more

Feb 20, 2020
Changes to Grace Period / Official Fees Reduced read more

Dez 05, 2019
Hearings Guidelines Updated read more

Dez 05, 2019
IP Legislation and Procedural Changes Soon read more

Okt 10, 2019
Official Fees Will Be Changed in 2020 read more

Aug 07, 2019
New Trade Mark Check Launched read more

Jul 11, 2019
IP Office Accepts Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registrations read more

Apr 04, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration read more

Mrz 21, 2019
Update of Practice Guidelines & Introduction of Request for Review Process read more

Jan 31, 2019
Trademark Practice Guidelines Updated read more

Jul 24, 2018
Trademark Practice Guidelines Updated read more

Mrz 15, 2018
IP Regulations Amended  read more

Jan 16, 2018
Updates to Trade Mark Practice Guidelines and Specifications read more

Jul 25, 2017
Geographical Indications Regulations Soon Effective read more

Mrz 14, 2017
Single Patent Attorney Regulatory Regime in AU and NZ read more

Jan 11, 2017
New GIs Law Adopted read more

Nov 09, 2016
Accession to WIPO Convention by the Cook Islands in Force  read more

Sep 13, 2016
Accession to WIPO Convention by the Cook Islands read more

Apr 05, 2016
Trademark Practice Guidelines Updated read more

Mrz 16, 2016
Practice Change to IPONZ Returned Mail Process read more

Okt 28, 2014
Trade Mark Practice Guidelines Changed read more

Jul 22, 2014
IPONZ Is Moving read more

Mai 16, 2014
Practice Guidelines for Royal Marks Updated read more

Nov 15, 2013
Madrid Protocol Application Form Updated  read more

Okt 01, 2013
TM Practice Guideline Updated read more

Sep 17, 2013
Accession to Nice Agreement read more

Jul 16, 2013
TM Specifications and Duplicated Terms  read more

Mai 17, 2013
Trade Mark Practice Guidelines Updated read more

Apr 02, 2013
TM Law Reform/TM Amendment Regulations read more

Jan 18, 2013
7th Edition of Vienna Classifications Updated read more

Dez 04, 2012
Official Fees Soon Increased read more

Nov 19, 2012
Amended Trade Mark Regulations Published read more

Okt 16, 2012
Accession to Singapore Treaty read more

Sep 27, 2012
Accession to Madrid Protocol read more

Jul 30, 2012
Deposition of Accession to Madrid Protocol Soon Expected read more

Jul 17, 2012
Credit Card Payments to IPONZ read more

Mai 02, 2012
Enhancement to Case Management System read more

Apr 17, 2012
Practice Guidelines Changed read more

Feb 21, 2012
New Case Management System Online read more

Jan 23, 2012
New Case Management System read more

Okt 01, 2011
Trade Marks Amendment Act 2011 read more

Mrz 28, 2011
Online Correspondence Service Enhanced read more

Mrz 08, 2011
Availability of Online Services read more

Sep 09, 2010
Goods and Services Tax Increased read more

Sep 01, 2010
New Processing Timeframes Introduced read more

Jun 02, 2010
Design Act Amended read more

Mai 03, 2010
Practice and Online Services Changed read more

Nicaragua


Jul 27, 2022
Change of Practice read more

Apr 30, 2020
Trademark Law Amended read more

Jun 04, 2013
Apostille Convention in Force read more

Nigeria


Mai 05, 2024
Temporary Suspension of Online Certificate Issuance read more

Sep 05, 2019
New Trade Mark Opposition Tribunal read more

Nov 15, 2018
Registry to be Divided Soon read more

Jul 12, 2016
New Defense Mechanism Against Online Trademark Infringement read more

Sep 29, 2015
Digitisation of Trademark Records read more

Sep 02, 2014
Trademark Application Procedures Tightened Up read more

Feb 18, 2014
Intellectual Property Automated System Launched read more

Apr 02, 2013
New IP Office Practise read more

Jun 06, 2011
TM Online Registration Possible read more

Mai 09, 2010
New Trade Mark Journal Released read more

North Macedonia


Feb 14, 2019
Change of Name to North Macedonia read more

Apr 01, 2011
Law on Industrial Property Amended read more

Mrz 15, 2011
Translation of Nice Classification (9th) read more

Aug 01, 2010
Lisbon Agreement Ratified read more

Apr 14, 2010
Accession to the Vienna Agreement read more

Dez 15, 2009
State Office of Industrial Property Publishes New Fees read more

Norway


Mrz 23, 2023
Withdrawal of Notification on Division of International Registrations read more

Mrz 01, 2023
Changes in Regulations for Trademarks read more

Jan 14, 2021
IP Office Provides Madrid e-Filing read more

Jun 11, 2020
NIPO as Depositing and Accessing Office of Exchange of Priority Documents read more

Mai 28, 2020
Proposed Changes to Trademark Law read more

Mrz 05, 2020
Notice to WIPO of Depositing and Accessing Office read more

Apr 04, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration read more

Jul 01, 2011
Trademark Duration Amended read more

Jan 01, 2011
Official Fees Changed read more

Jul 01, 2010
Opposition Period Changed read more

OAPI/AIPO


Jun 03, 2024
E-Filing Implemented read more

Jan 12, 2023
Accession to Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and GIs read more

Jan 27, 2022
Amendments to IP Law Effective read more

Okt 08, 2020
IP Cooperation Plan in Africa by AfrIPI Endorsed read more

Sep 24, 2020
Enhanced Participation in TMclass / Joining DesignClass  read more

Jul 11, 2019
African Continental Free Trade Agreement in Force read more

Feb 28, 2019
Changes to System Proposed read more

Okt 30, 2018
Accession to Geneva Act of Lisbon Agreement by Ivory Coast read more

Mrz 29, 2018
IP Directorate to Be Divided Soon read more

Mai 31, 2017
11th Edition of Nice Classification Adopted read more

Apr 26, 2017
Trade Marks Office in Congo Currently Closed read more

Dez 08, 2015
Accession to Singapore Treaty read more

Mrz 31, 2015
Fees and Licence Recordal for IR Designating OAPI  read more

Jan 13, 2015
Accession to the Madrid Protocol read more

Mai 02, 2013
Comoro Islands Becomes a Member  read more

Oman


Okt 14, 2024
Submission of Power of Attorneys read more

Mai 29, 2023
Fees Reduction for Several IP Services read more

Apr 08, 2021
Accession to Geneva Act of Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and GIs read more

Mrz 11, 2021
Trademark e-Filing Introduced read more

Feb 28, 2018
11th Edition of Nice Classification Adopted read more

Sep 05, 2017
GCC Trademark Law Adopted read more

Jul 12, 2016
Trade Name Regulations Changed read more

Jan 20, 2016
Change of Practice of Opposition Examination read more

Sep 02, 2015
Applications Accepted in the Name of Individuals read more

Jun 16, 2015
Late Filing of Required Documents read more

Feb 07, 2012
Requirements for Legalization of Documents Changed read more

Mai 28, 2010
Official Fees Increased read more

Pakistan


Apr 22, 2021
Accession to Madrid Protocol  read more

Mrz 11, 2021
Accession to Madrid System  read more

Mrz 21, 2019
Official Fees 50% Increased read more

Mrz 14, 2017
Draft Geographical Indication Bill Published read more

Sep 15, 2015
Amended Terms and IP Related Fees Increased read more

Nov 08, 2011
Journal of Trademarks Available Electronically Now read more

Jul 01, 2011
Official Fees Increased read more

Panama


Okt 16, 2012
Major Amendments to IP Laws read more

Paraguay


Sep 05, 2024
Joins DesignClass read more

Jun 17, 2021
Accession to Nice and Locarno Classification read more

Jun 11, 2020
E-Filings for Trademarks Introduced read more

Sep 15, 2015
Payment of Renewal Fees Restructured read more

Jan 21, 2014
Accession to Hague Apostille Convention read more

Mai 15, 2012
Digital Signature Soon Effective read more

Peru


Jul 27, 2022
Accession to Hague System and WIPO’s Classification Treaties Soon read more

Jul 27, 2022
Guidelines on Examination of 3D Marks Issued read more

Okt 30, 2018
Accession to Singapore Treaty read more

Sep 20, 2018
Competences of Trademark Office Expanded read more

Sep 05, 2017
Electronic Gazette Implemented read more

Mrz 27, 2012
Regulation for Registration of Pharma Products read more

Jul 20, 2009
Multi-Class Application Now Possible read more

Philippines


Aug 30, 2024
Payment of Issuance & Publication Fees Mandatory at the Time of Filing TM Renewal Request read more

Okt 10, 2019
Flexible Approach on Mediation Implemented read more

Mrz 15, 2018
Amendments to IP Code Proposed read more

Sep 20, 2017
More Proof of Use read more

Jan 11, 2017
Structure of Official Fees Revised Soon read more

Nov 25, 2015
IP Cases for WIPO Mediation Accepted read more

Nov 25, 2015
Trademark Forms Updated read more

Dez 03, 2013
TM Applications with Priority Claim read more

Jul 01, 2013
Declaration of Use of IR Required read more

Sep 02, 2012
Examination of Applications Remain the Same read more

Jul 31, 2012
Accession to the Madrid Protocol Now Effective read more

Mai 29, 2012
Accession to the Madrid Protocol read more

Poland


Sep 22, 2022
IP Office Participates in WIPO Digital Access Service read more

Okt 22, 2020
Back Office System Upgraded  read more

Mai 28, 2020
Specialised IP Courts Introduced read more

Apr 25, 2019
Amendments to Trademark Law in Force read more

Apr 04, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Merger Request of Intl. Registration read more

Okt 26, 2016
Official Fees for Trademark Prosecution Changed read more

Apr 20, 2016
Opposition Period and Examination Amended read more

Mrz 16, 2016
E-Services Soon Available read more

Nov 25, 2015
Amendments to Industrial Property Law  read more

Sep 29, 2015
New Interactive Forms for Trademark/Industrial Design Applications read more

Portugal


Okt 28, 2023
Accession to the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement read more

Dez 01, 2022
Lisbon Becomes Seventh Certified Authenticity read more

Apr 30, 2020
Two New Online Services Launched read more

Sep 05, 2019
IP Court with Extended Jurisdiction  read more

Aug 22, 2019
New Online Services for Trademarks and Designs Launched read more

Jul 11, 2019
New Official Fees and Formalities Regulation read more

Apr 04, 2019
New Industrial Property Code in Force Soon read more

Jul 24, 2018
Official Fees Increased read more

Jun 28, 2018
Draft Proposal for New IP Code Submitted read more

Sep 05, 2017
Official Fees Slightly Increased read more

Jul 25, 2016
Official Fees Slightly Increased  read more

Okt 28, 2015
Trademark E-Filing Implemented read more

Jul 04, 2014
Official Fees Changed read more

Jul 16, 2013
Official Fees Increased read more

Jul 01, 2013
New Application Guidelines read more

Jun 25, 2012
Official Fees Increased read more

Apr 17, 2012
New IP Court read more

Mrz 27, 2012
Domain Registration Rules Liberalized read more

Okt 25, 2011
Project Seniority Implemented read more

Jul 01, 2011
Official Fees Increased read more

Sep 01, 2010
New Rules on Registration of Domain Names read more

Okt 28, 2009
Registration Fee No Longer Due read more

Puerto Rico


Mai 26, 2010
Trademark Law Amended read more

Qatar


Jul 11, 2024
Major Fee Reductions for Businesses read more

Jun 26, 2024
New POA Requirements read more

Mai 15, 2024
Joins Madrid Protocol for International Trademark Registration read more

Jul 11, 2023
GCC TM Law in Force read more

Okt 20, 2022
Court of Investment and Commerce Established read more

Mai 14, 2020
New Industrial Designs Law read more

Dez 05, 2017
11th Edition of Nice Classification Adopted read more

Nov 22, 2017
Application in the Name of an Individual Possible Now read more

Nov 22, 2017
E-Filing System Implemented  read more

Feb 01, 2017
Move from 7th to 10th Edition of Nice Classification read more

Jun 25, 2012
IP Office Is Relocating read more

Feb 07, 2012
Customs Recordal Soon Implemented read more

Romania


Jan 12, 2023
New Administrative Procedure for TM Revocation and Invalidation read more

Nov 17, 2022
New Implementing Regulations of Law on Trademarks and Geographical Indications read more

Jan 28, 2021
Front and Back-Office Systems Enhanced read more

Okt 08, 2020
IP Office System Improved read more

Aug 06, 2020
E-Filling at OSIM Updated read more

Jul 23, 2020
New Trademark Law in Force read more

Feb 06, 2020
E-Filing for Designs Improved read more

Apr 04, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Merger Request of Intl. Registration read more

Apr 11, 2018
New Trademark Law Drafted read more

Mrz 31, 2015
Increase of Fees Suspended read more

Sep 02, 2014
Expedited Examination of Trademark Applications Cancelled read more

Dez 03, 2013
E-Filing Soon read more

Sep 02, 2012
New Instructions for Examinations read more

Mai 03, 2010
New IP Laws Effective read more

Russian Federation


Sep 27, 2024
Official Fees to Increase read more

Apr 21, 2022
Future of Foreign IP Rights Uncertain read more

Feb 24, 2022
Accession to Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement read more

Okt 20, 2021
CIS Countries Sign New Cooperation Agreement against Use of False TMs and GIs  read more

Sep 09, 2021
Changes to Official Fees for e-Issuance of Original Certificates read more

Jun 17, 2021
Eurasian Industrial Design Applications Started read more

Mai 20, 2021
EAEU Trademark Agreement in Force read more

Mrz 25, 2021
EAPO launches the Pharmaceutical Register read more

Feb 25, 2021
Digital Trademark Certificates Only read more

Feb 25, 2021
International Trademark Applications under Madrid System by E-Mail No Longer Accepted read more

Feb 11, 2021
Ratification of Protocol on Protection of Industrial Designs read more

Dez 03, 2020
Eurasian Economic Union Treaty Ratified read more

Nov 05, 2020
Ratification of EAEU Treaty read more

Aug 06, 2020
New Provisions Expand Use of Electronic Technologies read more

Jul 23, 2020
Law on Geographical Indications in Force Soon read more

Jun 11, 2020
Drug Labeling Introduced read more

Mai 28, 2020
Trademark Agreement by Eurasian Economic Union Members Signed read more

Sep 19, 2019
Law on Geographical Indications Published read more

Aug 22, 2019
Temporary Pre-Grant Protection for Industrial Designs read more

Aug 07, 2019
Geographical Indications to Be Implemented read more

Jul 11, 2019
Civil Code Amended read more

Apr 04, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Merger Request of Intl. Registration read more

Okt 30, 2018
Three-Year Customs Watch Term Introduced read more

Mai 22, 2018
Fast-Track Trademark Registration Available Now read more

Feb 28, 2018
Preparation for Applications with 3D Images read more

Jan 16, 2018
Hague Agreement on Industrial Designs in Force Soon read more

Okt 05, 2017
Official Fees Slightly Soon Increased read more

Mai 17, 2017
Accession to Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs read more

Dez 06, 2016
Trademark Opposition System Considered read more

Jun 14, 2016
Cease and Desist Letters Mandatory Before Infringement Lawsuits read more

Dez 08, 2015
New Administrative Rules for Well-Known Trademarks read more

Apr 16, 2014
Civil Code Amendments to Impact IP Regulations read more

Nov 18, 2013
Fee Calculator Service Launched read more

Sep 02, 2012
Official Fees Increased read more

Feb 07, 2012
IP Court to Be Established read more

Apr 03, 2010
Extension of the .РФ Domain Registration Period read more

Mrz 02, 2010
Cyrillic Domain Passes ICANN String Evaluation read more

Feb 16, 2010
Singapore Treaty Enters into Force read more

Dez 07, 2009
Priority Registration of Cyrillic Domain Names Started read more

Rwanda


Aug 01, 2024
New IP Law Introduced read more

Apr 22, 2021
Maximum Duration of International Designs Specified read more

Apr 02, 2020
Grace Period Extended read more

Jun 28, 2018
Clarification of Renewal Date  read more

Mai 08, 2018
Opposition Term Changed read more

Mai 08, 2018
Renewal Action and Deadlines read more

Jun 14, 2016
Opposition Period and IP Laws Amended read more

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines


Sep 06, 2018
Additional Fees for Recordal Certificates Required Now  read more

Samoa


Dez 05, 2019
Accession to Hague Agreement on International Registration of Industrial Designs read more

Dez 13, 2018
Accession to Madrid Protocol read more

San Marino


Dez 30, 2023
Madrid e-Filing Now Available read more

Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration read more

Nov 30, 2018
Accession to Hague Agreement on International Registration of Industrial Designs read more

Sao Tome and Principe


Aug 03, 2023
Accession to Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement read more

Mrz 29, 2017
New Industrial Property Law in Force read more

Mrz 16, 2016
Accession to Banjul Protocol read more

Jun 10, 2014
Accession to Harare Protocol/ARIPO read more

Saudi Arabia


Okt 04, 2024
New trade name law adopted read more

Apr 17, 2024
New Practice for Refused Trademarks Implemented read more

Mrz 05, 2024
Protection Duration of Industrial Designs Extended read more

Nov 07, 2023
12th Edition of the Nice Classification Adopted read more

Jan 12, 2023
Legalization of Documents by Apostille Sufficient read more

Jun 30, 2022
Official Publication Fees Reduced read more

Feb 24, 2022
Accession to The Hague Convention Approved read more

Okt 20, 2021
Trademark Enforcement Matters Assigned to SAIP read more

Mai 06, 2021
Accession to Nice Agreement read more

Jan 28, 2021
Registration of Collective Marks Containing Geographical Indications read more

Okt 08, 2020
Accession to Vienna Agreement read more

Mai 28, 2020
VAT Rate Increased Soon read more

Mrz 21, 2019
Official Trademark Filing Fees Reduced read more

Jan 16, 2018
New VAT Rate Effective read more

Dez 20, 2017
PoA Validity Term Declared read more

Nov 22, 2017
Value Added Tax Rate Implemented Soon read more

Apr 12, 2017
Administrative and Reduced Opposition Procedure Now read more

Feb 22, 2017
Publication Fees for Trademark Recordals Increased read more

Okt 12, 2016
Trademark Registration Fees Increased read more

Sep 13, 2016
Major Procedural and Fee Changes Expected read more

Apr 05, 2016
Official Renewal Publication Fee Increased read more

Sep 29, 2015
Increase of Official Fees Expected read more

Jun 10, 2014
Deadline for Submitting PoA Changed read more

Mrz 18, 2014
New Scale for Filing and Registration Numbers read more

Feb 04, 2014
E-Publication Fees Increased read more

Dez 17, 2013
E-Filing Practice read more

Okt 01, 2013
Electronic Filing Now Possible read more

Jul 02, 2013
Official Weekend Changed read more

Jan 18, 2013
Accession to Nice Agreement read more

Dez 04, 2012
Amendments to Trademark Law  read more

Nov 19, 2012
Publication in Official Gazette No Longer Requested read more

Mrz 27, 2012
Trademark Office Online Services read more

Nov 08, 2011
Validity of the PoA Amended read more

Okt 25, 2011
Legalization of Power of Attorney Required read more

Serbia


Sep 09, 2021
New Trade Secret Law in Force read more

Jun 17, 2021
IP Office Aligned with CP8  read more

Feb 20, 2020
New Trademark Law Introducing Opposition System read more

Sep 13, 2016
New Domain Name Registration System read more

Jan 20, 2016
Opposition System Soon to be Expected read more

Sep 02, 2015
Industrial Design Law Amended read more

Feb 25, 2015
“Class Heading Covers All” Approach Abolished read more

Mrz 12, 2013
Trademark Law Amended read more

Jul 04, 2011
Deadline for Re-Registration Approaching read more

Okt 01, 2010
Accession to the Nice Agreement read more

Dez 24, 2009
New Trademark Law in Force  read more

Seychelles


Nov 18, 2021
Accession to ARIPO read more

Mai 13, 2015
Accession to WTO read more

Mrz 31, 2015
New Industrial Property Act in Effect Now  read more

Feb 25, 2015
New Industrial Property Act Passed read more

Singapore


Aug 25, 2022
New Filing System Launched / Official Fees Increased read more

Mai 19, 2022
Simplified Court Procedures for IP Disputes read more

Mrz 31, 2022
Important Changes to IP System read more

Nov 18, 2021
Amendments to Trade Marks Rules Effective read more

Sep 10, 2020
Fast Track Program for Trademark Registration read more

Mai 28, 2020
Locarno Agreement Joined read more

Sep 19, 2019
Trademark Registration Mobile App Introduced read more

Sep 05, 2019
Tobacco Plain Packaging Law Published read more

Aug 22, 2019
Easing of Translation Requirements for Marks with Foreign Words or Characters read more

Apr 04, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration read more

Mrz 14, 2017
Official Fees Reduced Soon read more

Feb 18, 2014
Trade Marks (Amendment) Rules 2013 read more

Jul 31, 2012
New Website Launched read more

Feb 07, 2012
New Dispute Resolution Procedure read more

Nov 08, 2011
Adoption of 10th Edition of Nice Classification read more

Nov 08, 2011
Official Fees Increase in December read more

Okt 25, 2011
Official Fees to Increase in November read more

Aug 03, 2011
Revocation Process Changed read more

Slovakia


Okt 06, 2022
Digitisation of IP Office’s Trademark and Design Files Completed read more

Okt 20, 2021
Slovak City Certified as Authenticity  read more

Jan 31, 2019
Notification on Common Regulations on Division/Merger of International Registrations read more

Sep 03, 2013
Online Filing Now Possible read more

Apr 01, 2010
Accession to the Singapore Treaty read more

Slovenia


Aug 04, 2023
Industrial Property Act Amended read more

Nov 19, 2020
IP Office New Online Services read more

Nov 19, 2020
Trademark and Design Dossiers Digitized read more

Jun 25, 2020
Implementation of IP User Repository Completed  read more

Apr 02, 2020
Intellectual Property Act Amended read more

Jun 20, 2019
Trade Secrets Act Adopted read more

Mrz 21, 2019
Drafts Amendments to Industrial Property Act read more

Mai 17, 2017
Plain Tobacco Packaging from 2020 read more

Mrz 18, 2015
More E-Services Introduced read more

Nov 25, 2014
E-Filing Now Implemented read more

Jan 21, 2014
Industrial Property Act Amended read more

Dez 17, 2013
SIPO Joined Designview read more

Jan 27, 2010
IP Bulletin Issued Monthly Now read more

Solomon Islands


Apr 25, 2019
Accession to WIPO Convention read more

South Africa


Feb 13, 2018
Domain Name Registration Introduced / eServices Changed read more

Jan 21, 2014
IP Laws Amendment Act Published read more

Mai 24, 2011
New Procedure for Objection to Company Names read more

South Korea


Jan 12, 2024
Expedited Examination of TM Applications More Difficult read more

Mai 01, 2023
Partial Rejection and Re-Examination System Effective read more

Okt 20, 2022
Virtual Goods Examination Guidelines Published read more

Jul 14, 2022
Amended Trademark Act and Design Protection Act in Force read more

Jul 14, 2022
Japan-China-Korea Concordance List of Similar Group Codes Published read more

Mrz 31, 2022
Amendments to Trademark Act read more

Mai 06, 2021
Amendments to Trademark Act  read more

Mai 06, 2021
Examination Guidelines on Similarity of Goods Changed read more

Apr 08, 2021
Revised Enforcement Rules Improve Applicants' Convenience read more

Mrz 11, 2021
Artificial Intelligence to Examinations Introduced read more

Dez 03, 2020
Japan-China-Korea Concordance List of Similar Group Codes Published read more

Nov 19, 2020
Online Counterfeit Product Prevention Measures Planned read more

Apr 30, 2020
Mobile-Filing of Trademark Application Introduced read more

Sep 19, 2019
Design Protection Act Amendment Soon read more

Sep 19, 2019
No Joint Renewal Requests Required Soon read more

Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration  read more

Feb 28, 2019
Trademark Examination Guidelines Amended read more

Dez 13, 2018
Electronic Exchange of Priority Certificate Documents for Design Applications with USPTO read more

Mrz 29, 2018
Design Examination Guidelines Amended read more

Mrz 29, 2018
Trademark Examination Guidelines and Classification System Amended read more

Dez 05, 2017
Design Protection Act Amended read more

Dez 05, 2017
Guidelines on Designation of Goods and Classification Amended read more

Mai 31, 2017
Design Protection Act Amended read more

Mrz 14, 2017
Registration of Minimalist Designs Easier Now  read more

Aug 30, 2016
Major Amendments to Trademark Act read more

Mai 18, 2016
Trademark Act Amended read more

Mai 18, 2016
Trademark Examination System Amended read more

Mai 02, 2016
Accession to Singapore Treaty read more

Jan 20, 2016
Design Examination Guidelines Amended read more

Jun 16, 2015
Trademark Examination Guidelines Changed  read more

Nov 25, 2014
Batch Examination Available read more

Okt 28, 2014
Amendments to the Korean Trademark Act read more

Apr 16, 2014
Joins the Hague System read more

Mrz 04, 2014
Official Fees Increased read more

Jun 14, 2013
Amendments to Trademark Act Introduced read more

Sep 02, 2012
Announcement with respect to Examination Guideline read more

Mrz 27, 2012
Amendments to Trademark Act read more

Mrz 27, 2012
Official Fees Increased read more

Aug 02, 2010
Fee Schedule Revised read more

Jun 01, 2010
New Installment Payment Changes Postponed til July, 2010 read more

Mai 05, 2010
Renewal Process/New Installment Payment Changed read more

Spain


Sep 22, 2022
New Cancellation Proceedings Soon read more

Feb 10, 2022
Modification of 3 Main IP Laws Proposed read more

Jun 17, 2021
Statements of Grant of Protection for Hague Designs Designating Spain read more

Mai 06, 2021
Back-office System for Designs Enhanced  read more

Mrz 25, 2021
IP Office Provides Madrid e-Filing read more

Nov 05, 2020
Back Office System Enhanced read more

Apr 25, 2019
Trade Secrets Act Implemented read more

Apr 04, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Merger Request of Intl. Registration read more

Jan 15, 2019
Trademark Law Amended read more

Jan 30, 2018
Withdrawal of Declaration of Hague Agreement read more

Jul 11, 2017
Draft Bill Partially Amending Trademark Act Published read more

Jul 11, 2017
Effect Date of Protection of IR of Industrial Designs Changed read more

Mrz 29, 2017
New Patent Law in Force Soon read more

Nov 25, 2014
F-Filing for Designs Now Implemented read more

Jan 18, 2013
Official Fees Increased read more

Jan 23, 2012
Opt Out of Community Search System read more

Jan 01, 2011
Official Fees Reduced read more

Sep 04, 2010
Publication of Suspended Trademarks and Tradenames read more

Mrz 15, 2010
E-Filing of Trademark Applications read more

Aug 17, 2009
Official Industrial Property Gazette Published Electronically Daily read more

Sudan


Feb 13, 2024
Trademarks Office Resumed Operations read more

Okt 20, 2021
Official Fees Increased read more

Mrz 21, 2019
Appeals to be Filed Before Court Now read more

Jun 16, 2015
Official Stamp Fees Increased read more

Apr 15, 2015
Official Fees Increased read more

Jul 04, 2014
TM Filings Now Possible in South Sudan read more

Jul 17, 2012
New Trademark Circular read more

Feb 21, 2012
ISO Code for South Sudan read more

Jan 23, 2012
TM Registration in Southern Sudan read more

Nov 08, 2011
Simply Signed PoA Now Accepted read more

Sep 01, 2011
IP Protection in South Sudan read more

Suriname


Jun 25, 2020
Accession to Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement read more

Sweden


Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration  read more

Jan 31, 2019
New Trademark Legislation Effective read more

Dez 13, 2018
Trademark Legislation Changed Soon read more

Okt 11, 2018
Act on Protection of Trade Secrets in Force read more

Jun 14, 2018
E-Filing of Renewal of Design Registrations Available Now read more

Feb 13, 2018
Official Fees Increased read more

Okt 28, 2015
Design E-Filing and E-Services Now Possible read more

Mai 02, 2013
New Feature in Trademark Renewal read more

Jan 18, 2013
New Formalities Practice read more

Jan 18, 2013
Official Fees Increased read more

Dez 01, 2011
Most Creative Country in the World read more

Dez 01, 2011
Trademark Application Modernised read more

Okt 01, 2011
New Trademark Law read more

Jul 01, 2011
Opposition Period Changed read more

Mai 05, 2011
New Trademark Act Soon read more

Feb 01, 2011
Online Service for TM Renewals read more

Switzerland


Aug 29, 2024
Swissreg to be completely modernised read more

Jan 12, 2024
New Trademark Protection Guidelines read more

Jun 28, 2023
Partial Revision of Guidelines read more

Jun 16, 2023
New Online Services read more

Mai 01, 2023
Official Trademark Fees to be Reduced read more

Jun 02, 2022
Agreement between DE and CH on Reciprocal Protection for Patents, Designs and Trademarks Terminated read more

Jun 02, 2022
New Online Service for International Registration read more

Okt 20, 2021
Accession to Geneva Act of Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and GIs read more

Nov 19, 2019
Fax Services to be Discontinued from Jan 2020 read more

Mrz 15, 2018
Electronic Management for New Trademarks and Register Changes read more

Jan 16, 2018
Time Limit for Initial Examination Increased read more

Feb 01, 2017
CP 5 Common Practice Implemented read more

Jan 25, 2017
Procedures before IPI Harmonised/New Fee Ordinance read more

Okt 12, 2016
Administrative Cancellation Proceedings Soon in Force read more

Dez 08, 2015
Change in Practice of Custom Manufacturing of Products read more

Sep 17, 2013
Official Trademark Renewal Fees Increased read more

Jul 31, 2012
Most Creative Country read more

Aug 01, 2011
Change of Practice read more

Jan 01, 2011
Trademark Guidelines Revised read more

Aug 07, 2010
Electronic Submissions by E-mail Introduced read more

Apr 14, 2010
Improved Trademark Classification Website read more

Sep 12, 2009
Reduction of Official Fees for Electronic Filing Limited read more

Syria


Nov 19, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration read more

Apr 11, 2018
Fifth Civil Court of First Instance to Handle IP Cases read more

Okt 24, 2017
Official Publication Fees Increased read more

Mai 31, 2016
Official Fees Increased read more

Jan 13, 2015
Official Publication and Search Fees Increased read more

Okt 14, 2014
New Procedures for Legalization of PoA read more

Jan 21, 2014
New Procedures for Trademark Renewal read more

Okt 01, 2013
Official TM Renewal Fees Amended read more

Jul 01, 2013
Denunciation of Madrid Agreement read more

Apr 15, 2013
TM office rejects IRs designating Israel read more

Sep 27, 2012
New Ministry Name read more

Jun 25, 2012
Withdrawing from Madrid Agreement read more

Nov 01, 2010
Legalization of Power of Attorney Required read more

Mai 05, 2010
Official Publication Fees Increased read more

Okt 15, 2009
Boycott Declaration No Longer Required read more

Taiwan


Sep 30, 2024
Public Holidays in October 2024 read more

Aug 13, 2024
Guidelines on Hearing Procedures for Trademark Dispute Cases Amended read more

Mai 05, 2024
Amendments to the Trademark Act Effective read more

Mai 12, 2023
Accelerated Examination Available read more

Mrz 23, 2023
Japan-Taiwan Concordance List of Similar Group Codes Published read more

Jan 12, 2023
Online Certificates for Patents and Trademarks  read more

Nov 17, 2022
Examination Guidelines on Certification Marks/Collective Membership Marks/Collective Trademark read more

Sep 22, 2022
New Exam Guidelines on TM Distinctiveness read more

Mrz 31, 2022
Draft Amendments to Trademark and Copyright Act Approved read more

Mrz 31, 2022
Online Trademark Registration System Updated read more

Feb 24, 2022
Japan-Taiwan Concordance List of Similar Group Codes Published read more

Feb 10, 2022
Changes to List of Designated Goods and Services for TM Registration read more

Jan 27, 2022
Examination Criteria on Likelihood of Confusion Revised read more

Jun 03, 2021
Trademark Use Not Limited to Use in Trade read more

Feb 25, 2021
Japan-Taiwan Concordance List of Similar Group Codes Published read more

Apr 30, 2020
Updated Taiwan-Japan Concordance of Similar Group Codes Released read more

Apr 02, 2020
Fast Track Trademark Examination System Soon read more

Dez 13, 2018
Examination Guidelines on Procedural Examination of Applications for TM Registration Published read more

Aug 30, 2016
TIPO’s Names and Search Reference Revised read more

Nov 25, 2015
Notice on Trademark Dispute Examination Procedures read more

Sep 29, 2015
Trademark Related Regulations Amended read more

Jul 17, 2012
New Trademark Act Effective read more

Mai 15, 2012
Amended Trademark Act Soon Effective read more

Apr 02, 2011
Early Renewal Application Rejected read more

Mrz 01, 2011
Cross-Strait (Taiwan & China) IPR Agreement Signed read more

Feb 24, 2011
Free Online Database read more

Feb 01, 2011
Official Fees Changed read more

Tajikistan


Okt 20, 2021
CIS Countries Sign New Cooperation Agreement against Use of False TMs and GIs read more

Jun 20, 2019
Changes to Trademark Law read more

Mrz 06, 2012
Accession to the Geneva Act read more

Mai 06, 2011
Accession to the Madrid Protocol read more

Tanzania


Apr 02, 2020
Zanzibar’s IP Practice Changed read more

Feb 28, 2018
Online IP Registration System Launched read more

Apr 05, 2016
New Industrial Property Act Enacted read more

Thailand


Aug 29, 2024
Technical Glitch at the Trademark Office Resolved read more

Sep 22, 2022
New Rules on Customs Recordation and Seizure of Counterfeit Goods read more

Mai 19, 2022
Surcharges for Late Renewals Temporarily Exempted read more

Mrz 31, 2022
New Trademark Examination Manual Effective read more

Mai 06, 2021
Fast-Track TM Renewal and Examination Introduced read more

Apr 22, 2021
Draft Examination Manual Published read more

Sep 05, 2019
Regulations on Procedure for Examination of Appeal and Cancellation Petitions Amended read more

Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration read more

Okt 05, 2017
Applications for Sounds Marks Now Possible read more

Sep 05, 2017
Accession to Madrid Protocol read more

Aug 30, 2016
Amendments to Trademark Act Now Effective read more

Jul 25, 2016
Trademark Act Amendments Soon in Force read more

Apr 20, 2016
Trademark Act Amendments Approved read more

Mrz 06, 2012
New Trademark Bill Approved read more

Trinidad and Tobago


Mai 07, 2024
Access to TMview read more

Jan 12, 2023
Madrid E-Filing Available read more

Nov 19, 2020
Declarations on Accession to Madrid Protocol read more

Okt 22, 2020
Accession to Madrid Protocol read more

Jul 09, 2020
New Trademarks Law Implemented  read more

Nov 19, 2019
Accession to Singapore Treaty read more

Jul 28, 2015
New Laws Soon read more

Jun 30, 2015
Draft Trade Marks Bill  read more

Tunisia


Mai 01, 2023
Accession to Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement read more

Mrz 19, 2020
Practice Paper on Distinctiveness on Figurative Marks Published read more

Feb 06, 2020
Official Fees Increased read more

Apr 04, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Merger Request of Intl. Registration read more

Apr 11, 2018
Apostille Convention Entered into Force read more

Nov 22, 2017
E-Filing System Expected Soon read more

Jul 25, 2017
Accession to Hague Apostille Convention read more

Sep 15, 2015
Changes to Procedures of Trademarks/Services read more

Okt 15, 2013
Madrid Protocol Enters into Force read more

Sep 17, 2013
Accession to Madrid Protocol read more

Dez 01, 2011
Going to Accede to Hague System and Madrid Protocol read more

Mrz 11, 2010
Trademark Procedures Changed read more

Turkey


Mai 06, 2024
Official Fees Increased read more

Nov 29, 2023
Patent Office to Take Lead in Trademark Cancellations read more

Jan 26, 2023
Official IP Fees Increased read more

Dez 16, 2021
IP Office Provides Madrid e-Filing read more

Nov 18, 2021
Trademark Examination Guidelines Extended read more

Nov 19, 2019
New Trademark Examination Guideline read more

Sep 05, 2019
Regulation on Implementation Industrial Property Code Amended read more

Apr 04, 2019
Mediation for IP Disputes with Monetary Claims Required read more

Nov 15, 2018
Notification on Common Regulations on Division/Merger of International Registrations read more

Okt 11, 2018
Official Fees Reduced read more

Okt 24, 2017
Updated Guidelines for Proof of Use in Opposition Proceedings read more

Jun 28, 2017
Guidelines for Proof of Use in Opposition Proceedings read more

Jan 25, 2017
Major Changes in New IP Law read more

Jan 11, 2017
New Industrial Property Law Now in Force read more

Jan 10, 2017
Temporary Gap in the Law read more

Sep 13, 2016
Electronic Mailbox System for Notifications  read more

Mai 18, 2016
Final Draft on IP Law Introduced read more

Mrz 02, 2016
Trademark Bulletin Twice per Month Now  read more

Feb 17, 2016
Official Fees Increased read more

Dez 08, 2015
Official Fees Be Increased Soon read more

Mrz 18, 2015
Online Application System Implemented read more

Jan 28, 2015
Official Fees Increased read more

Sep 02, 2014
Non-Use Cancellation May No Longer Be Possible read more

Jun 14, 2013
Online Opposition Available read more

Jan 18, 2013
Official Fees Increased read more

Dez 04, 2012
PTO Announced Reforms read more

Dez 01, 2011
Change of Practice in Class 35 read more

Jan 01, 2011
Official Fees Reduced read more

Jul 30, 2009
Shorter Processing Times read more

Turkmenistan


Jul 13, 2024
Last EAPO Country to Join the Mechanism of Registration of Eurasian Industrial Designs read more

Okt 10, 2019
Important Changes to Trademark Law in Force read more

Jan 20, 2016
Accession to Hague Agreement  read more

Mrz 06, 2012
IP Legislation Amended read more

Okt 01, 2011
Use Requirement Compulsory read more

Turks and Caicos Islands


Okt 01, 2011
Introduction of Annual Maintenance Fee read more

Uganda


Jun 03, 2021
Chance to Renew Expired Registrations read more

Mai 20, 2021
Trademark Regulations Amended read more

Apr 20, 2016
New Intellectual Property Law in Force read more

Apr 05, 2016
List of Trademarks Eligible to Be Renewed  read more

Apr 04, 2011
Goods & Services Specification Changed read more

Ukraine


Aug 05, 2024
Martial Law Extended read more

Jun 18, 2024
Appeals Chamber of the National Intellectual Property Authority Resumes Work read more

Mai 06, 2024
Number of Trademark Applications Increased by 55% read more

Sep 05, 2023
Change in Official Fees read more

Jan 12, 2023
Law on GIs of Alcoholic Beverages Adopted read more

Nov 17, 2022
Accelerated Examination of Applications Suspended read more

Nov 17, 2022
IPO Temporarily Suspends Activities read more

Nov 17, 2022
Law on E-Residency Adopted read more

Okt 06, 2022
Legal Protection of Geographical Indications read more

Sep 22, 2022
EUIPO Extends Time Limits read more

Jun 30, 2022
Martial Law Extended read more

Apr 21, 2022
Operation of IP Office During State of War read more

Jan 27, 2022
Madrid E-Filing Available Now read more

Jan 14, 2021
New IPO Offices Established read more

Aug 06, 2020
IP Legislation Amended / New Official Opposition Procedure read more

Jul 09, 2020
Declarations on Hague Agreement of Industrial Designs on Protection Term read more

Feb 06, 2020
Law on Geographical Indications Amended read more

Sep 19, 2019
Ukrainian Official Language for Product Labeling / Advertising Required read more

Sep 05, 2019
New Food Labeling Law in Force read more

Jun 20, 2019
Official Fees Increased read more

Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration read more

Nov 15, 2018
Drafts Amendments to IP Legislation read more

Nov 15, 2018
Pending Trademark Applications Published More Swiftly read more

Sep 20, 2018
Ruling on Non-Use Grace Period read more

Sep 19, 2018
Increase in Number of Judges in IP Court read more

Apr 11, 2018
Dilemma over Non-Use Grace Periods  read more

Mrz 29, 2018
Civil, Commercial and Administrative Procedure Codes Amended read more

Okt 24, 2017
Establishment of IP High Court  read more

Okt 23, 2017
Official Fees for Accelerated Trademark Registration Changed read more

Sep 28, 2016
Reformation of Judicial System Launched read more

Sep 28, 2016
State Intellectual Property Service No Longer Needed  read more

Jun 28, 2016
New IP Court to Be Established Soon read more

Jun 14, 2016
Law on Medicinal Products Expected to be Simplified read more

Sep 02, 2015
Free Access to Trademark Applications Database read more

Jul 28, 2015
Communist and Nazi Symbols Banned read more

Jun 16, 2015
Administrative Appeal against Industrial Designs/Utility Models Considered read more

Sep 16, 2014
Re-Validation of IP Rights in Crimea read more

Apr 01, 2010
Accession to the Singapore Treaty read more

United Arab Emirates


Feb 11, 2024
Launch of New IP Ecosystem read more

Nov 23, 2023
Upcoming Change in Official Fees read more

Aug 25, 2022
Executive Regulation of New Trademark Law in Force read more

Mrz 31, 2022
Publication of Trademark Related Matters in Official Gazette Only read more

Feb 10, 2022
Accession to Nice Agreement read more

Jan 27, 2022
Notification on Licence Recordal and Division/Merger of International Registrations read more

Dez 16, 2021
Extensive Legislative Reform - New Trademark Law Issued read more

Nov 18, 2021
Changes to Patent and Designs Law read more

Okt 20, 2021
Accession to Madrid Protocol read more

Mai 20, 2021
Power of Attorney Deadline Extended read more

Apr 30, 2020
Official Trademark Fees Reduced read more

Aug 07, 2019
Official Fees Reduction read more

Jul 24, 2018
Online Trademark Renewal System Launched read more

Mai 08, 2018
Online Services Enhanced read more

Jan 16, 2018
New VAT Rate Applied read more

Dez 05, 2017
Issuance of Trademark Registrations Electronically read more

Nov 22, 2017
Value Added Tax Rate Implemented Soon read more

Sep 13, 2016
New IP Protection e-Service Implemented read more

Mrz 02, 2016
Backlog of Design Applications read more

Mrz 02, 2016
More IPR Courts to be Established read more

Dez 08, 2015
Online Trademark Filing/Renewal Services  read more

Mai 13, 2015
Drastic Official Fees Increase read more

Apr 15, 2015
Update on Opposition Proceedings read more

Jun 10, 2014
Trademark Examination Procedures Changed read more

Apr 01, 2014
Change of Practice of PoA read more

Mrz 18, 2014
New Procedure for Amending TM Applications read more

Jun 14, 2013
Filing Cases Online at Court  read more

Apr 02, 2013
10th Edition of Nice Classification read more

Mrz 12, 2013
New Automatic Search System Implemented by TM Office read more

Jul 30, 2012
Changes in TM Routine read more

Feb 14, 2010
Collection of Trademark Fees Changed read more

Jan 21, 2010
Arabic Domain Passes ICANN String Evaluation read more

United Kingdom


Aug 13, 2024
Practice Update for Multi-item Design Registrations read more

Mai 05, 2024
UKIPO Launched Corporate Strategy read more

Mrz 23, 2023
UK's Ratification of Vienna Agreement Extended to Isle of Man read more

Dez 15, 2022
Retained EU Law for Intellectual Property read more

Sep 09, 2021
Digital IP Renewal Service Officially Launched read more

Sep 09, 2021
September 30, 2021: Important Deadline for Holders of International Registrations read more

Mrz 25, 2021
New Service to Update Representative Address read more

Jan 28, 2021
Extension of Several Treaties and Agreements to Guernsey and/or Isle of Man read more

Jan 14, 2021
Customs Enforcement Post-Brexit read more

Jan 14, 2021
Extension of UK International Registrations to Gibraltar and Guernsey read more

Jan 14, 2021
Key IP Changes from 1 January 2021 read more

Dez 03, 2020
UK Address for Service after Brexit Required read more

Okt 22, 2020
Declarations by UK and Northern Ireland on Several Treaties read more

Sep 10, 2020
Guidance on International Registrations Designating EU read more

Sep 10, 2020
Update on Comparable UK Trademarks  read more

Feb 06, 2020
Withdrawal from EU and Transition Period read more

Dez 05, 2019
IP Enterprise Courts Outside London read more

Apr 04, 2019
Latest Edition of Trade Mark Guide read more

Apr 04, 2019
New Design Rights Bill for Cayman Islands read more

Feb 28, 2019
Designs Examination Practice Guide Updated read more

Feb 28, 2019
Equivalent UK Marks after Brexit read more

Jan 31, 2019
Protection of EU Trademarks and Designs when No Brexit Deal read more

Nov 30, 2018
Brexit Withdrawal Agreement Finalised read more

Okt 11, 2018
Government’s Notices on 'No Deal' Brexit read more

Sep 20, 2018
White Paper on EU IP Rights after Brexit read more

Jul 24, 2018
Hague Agreement for Industrial Designs in Force read more

Jul 24, 2018
Trade Secrets Regulations Came into Force read more

Apr 26, 2018
UK Residents and Entities no Longer Eligible to Register .eu Domains post-Brexit read more

Mrz 29, 2018
Hague Agreement for Industrial Designs Ratified read more

Feb 28, 2018
Consultation on Changes to UK Trademark Law read more

Nov 22, 2017
Trademark Search Tool Changed read more

Sep 20, 2017
Transitional Provisions Regulations in Cayman Islands Issued read more

Jul 25, 2017
Business Guidance for IP (Unjustified Threats) Act Now Published read more

Jun 14, 2017
New Trademark Laws in the Cayman Islands Effective on August 1,2017 read more

Mai 26, 2017
Accession to Hague Agreement Expected read more

Apr 12, 2017
White Paper on Great Repeal Bill Published read more

Mrz 29, 2017
Guide on Registered Designs Examination Practice Introduced read more

Jan 11, 2017
IP Laws Passed in Cayman Islands read more

Nov 22, 2016
Appearance of UKIPO Digital Services Changed  read more

Okt 12, 2016
Major Changes to IP Laws in Cayman Islands Soon read more

Sep 28, 2016
Fees for Designs Reduced Soon read more

Sep 28, 2016
Filing of International Trademark Applications by Email read more

Jul 12, 2016
All EU Laws Fully in Force read more

Jun 14, 2016
Changes to Annual Fee Payment in Cayman Islands read more

Sep 02, 2015
New Trade Marks Act Now Effective in British Virgin Islands read more

Jul 28, 2015
New Trade Marks Act in Cayman Islands Soon read more

Jul 14, 2015
Amendments of the New Trade Mark Act in British Virgin Islands read more

Jun 16, 2015
New Trade Mark Act in British Virgin Islands read more

Sep 02, 2014
Changes to Design Law read more

Jul 22, 2014
No Re-Introduction of Fast Track Examination read more

Mrz 18, 2014
IPO Joins Similarity read more

Mrz 04, 2014
Fast Track Examination Consultation Open read more

Feb 04, 2014
New Practice to Trademark Proceedings read more

Dez 03, 2013
Trade Marks (Isle of Man) Order 2013 in Force read more

Okt 01, 2013
New Fast-Track TM Opposition Procedure read more

Jul 01, 2013
Accession to Vienna Classification read more

Apr 15, 2013
Consultation for Fast Track Opposition Procedure read more

Apr 15, 2013
New TM Law in VG Expected read more

Apr 02, 2013
Online Services Enhanced read more

Apr 02, 2013
Time Periods/Opposition Periods Changed read more

Feb 18, 2013
Changes to Trademark Services Soon Active read more

Feb 18, 2013
Protection for Person's Personality in Guernsey read more

Nov 19, 2012
New Trade Mark Law in Montserrat read more

Okt 16, 2012
New Requirements for Merging TMs read more

Sep 27, 2012
New Trademark Act in Grenada Introduced read more

Jul 30, 2012
Changes to Trademark Services read more

Mai 29, 2012
Ratification of Singapore Treaty read more

Mai 02, 2012
New Practice in Trademark Proceedings read more

Apr 17, 2012
Change of Address of UKIPO read more

Feb 21, 2012
Requirement for Local Agent in Cayman Islands Postponed read more

Jan 23, 2012
New Patents and TM Law in Cayman Islands read more

Okt 25, 2011
Report on Trade Mark Incentives read more

Okt 25, 2011
Requirement to Attend Hearings on Invalidation on Relative Grounds read more

Aug 12, 2011
End of Reclassifications read more

Mrz 28, 2011
Manual of Trademarks Practice Updated read more

Okt 01, 2010
Opposition Period Reduced by One Day read more

Mai 20, 2010
Administrative Trademark Fees Increased read more

Feb 15, 2010
Trademark Invalidation Proceedings Changed read more

Jan 27, 2010
Cayman Islands: Increase of Official Fees read more

Uruguay


Jul 01, 2021
IP Office Aligned with CP5 read more

Jun 17, 2021
IP Office Aligned with CP6 read more

Jun 25, 2020
Request of New Registration of Authorized Designations of Origin read more

Jun 11, 2020
Practice Paper on Examination of Figurative Marks Published read more

Feb 20, 2020
Accession to Singapore Treaty by Uruguay read more

Aug 22, 2018
Non-Use Cancellation Actions Possible Soon read more

Nov 11, 2014
Use of Trademarks Mandatory Now read more

Dez 17, 2013
Use of Trademarks No Longer Optional read more

Jan 18, 2013
Accession to the Hague Apostille read more

Feb 04, 2011
Official Fees for Trademark Renewals Changed read more

Mai 03, 2010
E-Filing System Available  read more

USA


Feb 16, 2023
Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy Released read more

Nov 17, 2022
New Deadline to Respond to Office Actions for Applications read more

Okt 20, 2022
12th Edition of Nice Classification Adopted Soon read more

Jul 14, 2022
Identity Verification for USPTO.gov Account Holders to Be Mandatory in August read more

Jun 30, 2022
TTAB Manual of Procedure Updated read more

Jun 02, 2022
New Guide Clarifying Examination Evidentiary Standard for Marks Refused as Generic read more

Mai 19, 2022
Electronic Registration Certificates to Be Issued Soon read more

Feb 10, 2022
Identity Verification for USPTO.gov Account Holders to Be Mandatory Soon read more

Dez 02, 2021
USPTO Implements Trademark Modernization Act read more

Okt 20, 2021
New Mailing Address for USPTO Deposit Account Replenishments read more

Jul 01, 2021
TBMP 2021 Update Available read more

Jun 17, 2021
Final Rule on Representation of Others Before USPTO read more

Mai 20, 2021
China IPR Toolkit Updated by USPTO read more

Mai 20, 2021
Feedback on New Proposed Rules of the TMA Sought read more

Jan 28, 2021
Trademark Modernization Act Signed read more

Nov 19, 2020
Official Fees to Be Increased  read more

Nov 05, 2020
Trademark Examination Guide on Specimens Updated / New Exam Guide on Generic.com Terms read more

Jul 09, 2020
TBMP 2020 Update Available read more

Jun 25, 2020
COVID-19 Prioritized Examination Program Introduced read more

Jun 11, 2020
New Trademarks Examination Guide on Cheeses/Processed Meats read more

Jun 11, 2020
Relief for Trademark Fees/Deadlines on Case-by-Case Basis read more

Apr 02, 2020
No Original Handwritten Signature Required read more

Feb 20, 2020
Electronic Filing Mandatory Now / Exam Guide Updated read more

Okt 21, 2019
E-Filing for Trademark Submissions Mandatory Soon read more

Okt 10, 2019
Changes to the TEAS / TEASi to Be Implemented Soon read more

Okt 10, 2019
USPTO Portable Media Device Policy Changing read more

Sep 19, 2019
Exam Guide on U.S.-Licensed Attorney Requirement Revised read more

Aug 07, 2019
Electronic Filing Mandatory Soon read more

Aug 07, 2019
New Examination Guide on Specimen Examination read more

Jul 11, 2019
Foreign Applicants Need Local U.S. Agent Soon read more

Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration  read more

Feb 28, 2019
Requirement of U.S. Attorney for Foreign TM Applicants Proposed read more

Dez 13, 2018
Change in Procedure of USPTO's Trademark Correspondence read more

Dez 13, 2018
Electronic Exchange of Priority Certificate Documents for Design Applications with KIPO read more

Dez 13, 2018
TMEP October 2018 Available read more

Jul 24, 2018
June Update of Manual of Procedure of the TBMP Available Now read more

Jun 28, 2018
Changes to Trademark Rules of Practice To Mandate Electronic Filing Proposed read more

Jun 14, 2018
USPTO Fake Specimen Informant Program read more

Feb 28, 2018
Practice Tip on Section 2(d) and Foreign Entity Designations read more

Nov 07, 2017
New TMEP Available read more

Sep 20, 2017
New Examination Guide Available Now read more

Jul 25, 2017
New Rule on Revivals, Reinstatements, Petitions read more

Jun 28, 2017
Updated TBMP Available read more

Mai 31, 2017
Comments on Streamlined Cancellation Procedure Required read more

Mai 17, 2017
Forecasting Tool by USPTO Implemented read more

Mai 17, 2017
New TMEP Available read more

Feb 22, 2017
Effective Date for Rule Relating to Proving Use or Continued Use of Registered Trademarks Delayed read more

Feb 01, 2017
Changes to Examination of Affidavits or Declarations of Continued Use or Excusable Nonuse read more

Jan 25, 2017
Official Fees Changed/TTAB Final Rule Effective  read more

Jan 11, 2017
11th Edition of Nice Classification Adopted read more

Jan 11, 2017
Correction to Final Rule Revising the Rules of Practice  read more

Nov 09, 2016
Comments on Proposed Rule Changes Required read more

Nov 09, 2016
Nice Classification Changes Soon Adopted read more

Okt 26, 2016
Official Trademark Fee Adjustment read more

Okt 26, 2016
TTAB Revisions to Rules of Practice Changed read more

Jul 12, 2016
Deposit Accounts and Electronic Funds Transfer Accounts Need to Be Moved read more

Jun 28, 2016
Comments to Changes of Use Requirements Wanted read more

Mai 31, 2016
Comments to Proposed Fees Adjustment Wanted read more

Mai 31, 2016
New Payment Tools Launched by USPTO read more

Mai 18, 2016
New Status Feature Launched read more

Mrz 02, 2016
Courtesy Email Reminders by USPTO read more

Jan 20, 2016
Nice Classification Tenth Edition, 2016 Version Implemented read more

Nov 25, 2015
New USPTO Regional Office Opened read more

Nov 11, 2015
Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure Updated read more

Jul 14, 2015
TBMP 2015 Update read more

Jun 30, 2015
Changes in Requirements for Collective Trademarks and Service Marks read more

Jan 28, 2015
Changes to Trademark Rules of Practice read more

Jan 13, 2015
Official Fees Reduced read more

Jan 13, 2015
The Nice Classification, Tenth Edition, Version 2015 Became Effective read more

Nov 11, 2014
Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure Updated read more

Mai 16, 2014
Reduction of Application and Renewal Fees Proposed read more

Mrz 04, 2014
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking read more

Feb 04, 2014
Proposed Rule to Trademark Practice read more

Jan 21, 2014
Nice Classification Update read more

Dez 17, 2013
Submissions to TM ID Suggest Mailbox read more

Okt 15, 2013
USPTO Operation Status read more

Jul 16, 2013
Electronic Official Gazette Improved read more

Nov 06, 2012
New Version of TMEP Online read more

Sep 27, 2012
Patent Reform Now Implemented read more

Sep 27, 2012
Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure Updated read more

Sep 02, 2012
Direct Link to Trademark Official Gazette Page read more

Sep 02, 2012
Public Comment Period on TM Fees Announced  read more

Sep 02, 2012
Release version 2.0 of Trademark Status and Document Retrieval (TSDR) read more

Jun 25, 2012
Assessment of Accuracy of Register read more

Jun 25, 2012
New gTLD Name Applications Revealed read more

Jun 25, 2012
New Patent and TM Resource Center read more

Mrz 06, 2012
Official Warning read more

Jan 23, 2012
TM Status Document Retrieval  read more

Dez 01, 2011
New Patent Reform Act Adopted read more

Uzbekistan


Okt 01, 2024
Official Fees Increased read more

Aug 03, 2023
Competition Law Amended Excluding IP-Related Provisions read more

Mai 01, 2023
Official Fees Raised read more

Mai 19, 2022
Law on Geographical Indications Adopted read more

Dez 02, 2021
Trademark Law Amended read more

Okt 20, 2021
CIS Countries Sign New Cooperation Agreement against Use of False TMs and GIs read more

Okt 20, 2021
Procedure for Registration of Medical Devices Simplified read more

Apr 08, 2021
Changes to IP System read more

Okt 22, 2020
Intellectual Property Law Amended read more

Dez 05, 2019
Pharmaceutical Licensing Regulations Amended read more

Aug 22, 2019
Criteria for Determining Well-Known Trademarks Issued read more

Feb 28, 2019
Important Changes to IP Legislation read more

Feb 28, 2019
New Labelling Requirements for 54 Types read more

Mai 08, 2018
Medicine Registration Regulation Amended read more

Mai 31, 2017
Legislative Acts Amended read more

Sep 01, 2011
New Agency for Intellectual Property Established read more

Vanuatu


Dez 09, 2014
Official Fees Amended read more

Apr 17, 2012
New Local TM Registration System  read more

Feb 07, 2012
Accession to WIPO Convention read more

Venezuela


Jul 02, 2024
Restoration of Grace Period for Renewals read more

Jul 01, 2024
IP Office Launched its Automatic Response Assistant read more

Okt 20, 2021
Official Fees Changed read more

Dez 03, 2020
Automatic Recognition of TRIPS Agreement by SAPI Announced read more

Mai 14, 2020
Electronic Procedures by IP Office Allowed read more

Feb 20, 2020
Nice Classification Exclusively / New Official Fee / Accelerated Opposition Examination read more

Feb 14, 2019
Requirement for Cryptocurrency for Foreign Applicants read more

Feb 28, 2018
Payment of Official Fees in USD Suspended Temporarily read more

Jun 30, 2015
Tax Stamps Increase read more

Mrz 18, 2015
Autonomous IP Service in Progress read more

Mai 16, 2014
Change of Practice read more

Okt 11, 2013
Official Fees Increased read more

Feb 07, 2012
TM Application Simplified read more

Apr 11, 2011
Late Filing of PoA Abolished read more

Feb 21, 2011
Electronic 'Registration Certificates' Introduced read more

Dez 10, 2010
Filings with Complete Documents Only read more

Vietnam


Nov 04, 2024
New Circular on administrative sanctions read more

Jun 27, 2024
To Establish Specialised IP Courts read more

Mai 16, 2024
New Decree on Administrative Sanctions in IP read more

Dez 11, 2023
New Circular Provides Additional Guidance read more

Sep 25, 2023
New Decree Details the 2022 IP Law read more

Aug 25, 2022
Significant Changes to IP Law read more

Okt 08, 2020
IP Office No Longer Collects Fees under Madrid Protocol read more

Jul 23, 2020
Official Fees Reduced Temporarily read more

Dez 05, 2019
Accession to Hague Agreement on International Registration of Industrial Designs read more

Apr 24, 2019
IP Office Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration  read more

Jan 30, 2018
Significant Amendments in IP Laws read more

Jan 11, 2017
Official Fees Increased read more

Jun 04, 2010
New Law on Trade Names Passed read more

Dez 07, 2009
Official Fees Increased read more

Westbank


Mrz 05, 2024
Trademarks Office Resumed its Operations read more

Dez 01, 2022
New PoA Revokes All Prior Authorizations read more

Feb 25, 2021
New Administrative Courts Law Issued read more

Dez 05, 2019
PoA at Time of Filing Now read more

Jan 16, 2018
10th Edition of the Nice Classification read more

Mai 31, 2016
Original PoA Required read more

Feb 18, 2013
Official Fees Increased read more

Mai 02, 2012
Change of Practice for Renewals read more

Jun 01, 2011
IP Gazette Introduced read more

WIPO


Okt 01, 2024
Official version of NCL12-2025 available read more

Jul 08, 2024
Saint Kitts and Nevis Accede to the Hague System read more

Mai 02, 2024
World Intellectual Property Report 2024 Released  read more

Mrz 05, 2024
Madrid e-Filing Now Available in Gambia read more

Nov 08, 2023
Cuban IP Office Becomes Depositing and Accessing Office read more

Okt 27, 2023
Significant Changes Coming to the Madrid Systems read more

Okt 18, 2023
Portugal Joins the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement read more

Okt 15, 2023
Madrid e-Filing Now Live in Mongolia read more

Mai 01, 2023
Montenegro Accedes to Singapore Treaty on Trademarks read more

Mai 01, 2023
Tunisia Accedes to Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement read more

Mrz 23, 2023
Accession to Geneva Act of Hague Agreement by Brazil read more

Mrz 23, 2023
UK's Ratification of Vienna Agreement Extended to Isle of Man read more

Mrz 23, 2023
Withdrawal of Notification on Division of International Registrations by Norway read more

Feb 16, 2023
Mauritius Joins the Madrid System and the Hague System read more

Feb 16, 2023
New Version of e-Hague Renewal read more

Jan 12, 2023
Accession to Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and GIs by OAPI read more

Dez 15, 2022
Accession to Madrid Protocol by Belize read more

Dez 01, 2022
Monaco IP Office Participates in WIPO Digital Access Service read more

Nov 17, 2022
Changes to Regulations under Madrid Protocol read more

Okt 20, 2022
12th Edition of Nice Classification Enters into Force Soon read more

Okt 06, 2022
14th Edition of Locarno Classification read more

Okt 06, 2022
Further Declarations of Intention to Use for Intl. Registrations Designating Cape Verde read more

Sep 22, 2022
Polish IP Office Participates in WIPO Digital Access Service read more

Aug 25, 2022
New Online Service – Correcting Errors in International Register read more

Jul 27, 2022
New Guide to the Madrid System Released read more

Jul 27, 2022
Peru Accedes to Hague System and WIPO’s Classification Treaties Soon read more

Jul 14, 2022
Declaration of Intention to Use for International Registrations Designating Cape Verde read more

Jun 30, 2022
Certified Documents Go Digital read more

Jun 30, 2022
Czech Republic Accedes to Geneva Act of Lisbon Agreement read more

Jun 02, 2022
Accession to Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement by Morocco read more

Mai 19, 2022
Additional Guidance on China’s Accession to Hague System read more

Mai 19, 2022
New Gateway to Madrid System Online Services Introduced read more

Apr 21, 2022
Accession to Madrid Protocol by Cape Verde read more

Apr 21, 2022
Accession to Madrid Protocol by Chile read more

Apr 21, 2022
Declaration of Article 15(5) of Madrid Protocol Withdrawn by Namibia read more

Feb 24, 2022
Amendments to Common Regulations of Hague System Effective read more

Feb 10, 2022
China Accedes to Hague System read more

Feb 10, 2022
UAE Accedes to Nice Agreement read more

Jan 27, 2022
Jamaica Accedes to the Madrid Protocol read more

Jan 27, 2022
Notification on Licence Recordal and Division/Merger of International Registrations by UAE read more

Dez 16, 2021
Guidance on Including Multiple Designs in International Applications read more

Dez 02, 2021
Accession to Geneva Act of Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and GIs by Ghana read more

Dez 02, 2021
Accession to Paris Convention by Kiribati read more

Dez 02, 2021
Jamaica Joins the Hague System read more

Dez 02, 2021
Streamlining Hague System Procedures when Designating Japan read more

Nov 18, 2021
2022 Version of Nice Classification read more

Okt 20, 2021
Accession to Geneva Act of Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and GIs by Switzerland read more

Okt 20, 2021
Accession to Madrid Protocol by UAE read more

Sep 09, 2021
Withdrawal of Notification on Division of International Registrations by Belarus read more

Jul 01, 2021
Ratification of Geneva Act of Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and GIs by Hungary read more

Jun 17, 2021
Accession to Nice and Locarno Classification by Paraguay read more

Jun 17, 2021
Statements of Grant of Protection for Hague Designs Designating Spain read more

Mai 06, 2021
Accession to Nice Agreement by Saudi Arabia read more

Apr 22, 2021
Belarus Joins the Hague System  read more

Apr 22, 2021
Pakistan Joins Madrid Protocol read more

Apr 22, 2021
Ruanda Specifies Maximumum Duration of International Designs read more

Apr 08, 2021
Accession to Geneva Act of Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and GIs by Oman read more

Apr 08, 2021
Indication of Email Address Mandatory read more

Mrz 25, 2021
More Time to Download Hague System Electronic Notifications read more

Mrz 25, 2021
New Interfaces for Hague System Website read more

Mrz 11, 2021
E-Management of Transactions Relating to Representatives read more

Mrz 11, 2021
Pakistan Joins the Madrid System read more

Feb 25, 2021
eHague Gateway Introduced read more

Feb 11, 2021
Communication Procedures by CIPO for International Registrations read more

Feb 11, 2021
Hague System Common Regulations Amended read more

Feb 11, 2021
Ratification of Protocol on Protection of Industrial Designs of Several Countries read more

Feb 11, 2021
Ratification to Geneva Act of Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and GIs by France read more

Jan 28, 2021
Extension of Several Treaties and Agreeements to Guernsey and/or Isle of Man read more

Jan 28, 2021
Official Forms Updated / New Accompanying Notes for Filing read more

Jan 14, 2021
Chile Undertakes First Steps Towards Ratification of Madrid Protocol read more

Jan 14, 2021
Extension of UK International Registrations to Gibraltar and Guernsey read more

Jan 14, 2021
Indication of e-Mail Adress to be Required for Int. Registrations read more

Dez 03, 2020
2021 Version of Nice Classification read more

Dez 03, 2020
A Single Format for Exchange with Offices read more

Dez 03, 2020
Accession to Geneva Act of Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and GIs by Laos read more

Nov 19, 2020
Declarations on Accession to Madrid Protocol by Trinidad and Tobago read more

Nov 19, 2020
New Online Service for Limitation Requests of Goods/Services of International Registrations read more

Nov 19, 2020
Withdrawal of Notification on Division of Intl. Registrations by Colombia read more

Nov 05, 2020
Brazilian IP Office Extents Scope as Depositing Office of WIPO DAS read more

Nov 05, 2020
French IP Office to Commence Operations as Depositing Office of WIPO DAS Soon read more

Nov 05, 2020
Icelandic IP Office Provides Madrid e-Filing read more

Okt 22, 2020
Accession to Madrid Protocol by Trinidad and Tobago read more

Okt 22, 2020
Declarations by UK and Northern Ireland on Several Treaties read more

Okt 08, 2020
Accession to Vienna Agreement by Saudi Arabia read more

Okt 08, 2020
New Database of IP Judicial Decisions Launched read more

Okt 08, 2020
Vietnam No Longer Collects Fees under Madrid Protocol  read more

Sep 24, 2020
EUIPO Commenced Operations as Accessing Office of WIPO DAS read more

Sep 24, 2020
Mexican IP Office to Commence Operations as Depositing & Accessing Office of WIPO DAS Soon read more

Sep 24, 2020
Thirteenth Edition of Locarno Classification Announced read more

Aug 06, 2020
Brexit Agreement / Implications after Transition Period for Users read more

Aug 06, 2020
New Service WIPO PROOF in French and Spanish Available read more

Jul 23, 2020
Austria Becoming Depositing and Accessing Office for WIPO DAS read more

Jul 23, 2020
Measures on Certified Documents and Extracts Services read more

Jul 23, 2020
New Online Service ‘Madrid Application Assistant’ Launched read more

Jul 09, 2020
Declarations by UA on Hague Agreement of Industrial Designs on Protection Term read more

Jul 09, 2020
EUIPO Becomes Depositing Office for WIPO DAS read more

Jun 25, 2020
Accession to Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement by Suriname read more

Jun 25, 2020
Locarno Classification 13th Edition Available Now read more

Jun 11, 2020
New Service WIPO PROOF Launched read more

Mai 28, 2020
COVID-19 IP Policy Tracker read more

Mai 14, 2020
COVID-19 IP Policy Tracker read more

Apr 30, 2020
Accession to Hague Agreement on International Registration of Industrial Designs by Mexico read more

Apr 02, 2020
Remedies against Failure to Meet Time Limits read more

Mrz 19, 2020
IP Service Operations Continuing  read more

Mrz 05, 2020
Geneva Act of WIPO’s Lisbon Agreement Entered into Force read more

Mrz 05, 2020
New Regulations / New Schedule of Fees / New Administrative Instructions read more

Mrz 05, 2020
Notice of Depositing and Accessing Office by Norway  read more

Feb 20, 2020
Withdrawal of Notification on Division of Intl. Registrations by Bulgaria read more

Feb 06, 2020
Impact of Brexit Agreement on Users of Madrid and Hague System read more

Dez 05, 2019
Accession to Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and GIs read more

Dez 05, 2019
Accession to Hague Agreement on International Registration of Industrial Designs by Some Countries read more

Nov 19, 2019
Accession to Several Treaties by Various Countries read more

Nov 19, 2019
New Guide for Country Code Top-Level Domain Registries read more

Nov 19, 2019
Syria Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration read more

Okt 21, 2019
2020 Version of Nice Classification read more

Okt 21, 2019
Accession to Madrid Protocol by Malaysia read more

Okt 10, 2019
Notification by Germany on Recording of a License in the International Register read more

Sep 05, 2019
Launch of New IP Portal Soon read more

Aug 22, 2019
Progress in Electronic Communication of Madrid Trademark Registration in China read more

Aug 07, 2019
New Madrid e-Renewal Service Available Now read more

Aug 07, 2019
No Local U.S. Agent Required before WIPO read more

Jul 11, 2019
Accession to Madrid Protocol by Brazil read more

Jul 11, 2019
New Zealand Accepts Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registrations  read more

Jul 11, 2019
Sint Maarten Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registration read more

Jun 06, 2019
Accession to Nice Agreement by Antigua and Barbuda read more

Jun 06, 2019
Brazil to Join Madrid Protocol read more

Jun 06, 2019
India Will Not Accept Division or Merger of Request of Intl. Registration read more

Jun 06, 2019
Madrid e-Renewal Service Launched read more

Apr 25, 2019
Accession to WIPO Convention by Solomon Islands read more

Apr 25, 2019
Artificial Intelligence-Based Image Search Tool Launched read more

Apr 25, 2019
Several Countries Will Not Accept Division or Merger of Request of Intl. Registration read more

Apr 04, 2019
Accession to Madrid Protocol / Nice Agreement / Singapore Treaty by Canada read more

Apr 04, 2019
Several Countries will not Accept Division or Merger of Request of Intl. Registration read more

Mrz 21, 2019
Accession to Lisbon Agreement by Albania read more

Mrz 21, 2019
Belarus Will Not Accept Division or Merger Requests of Intl. Registrations read more

Feb 28, 2019
Division and Merger of International Registrations Possible Now read more

Feb 28, 2019
New Terms in Goods and Services Manager  read more

Jan 31, 2019
Notification by SK on Common Regulations on Division/Merger of International Registrations read more

Dez 13, 2018
Accession to Hague Agreement on International Registration of Industrial Designs by Belize read more

Dez 13, 2018
Accession to Madrid Protocol by Samoa read more

Dez 13, 2018
Administrative Instructions of Hague Agreement Changed Soon read more

Dez 13, 2018
Declarations by BX on Hague Agreement of Industrial Designs read more

Dez 13, 2018
Notification by CO on Common Regulations on Division/Merger of International Registrations read more

Nov 30, 2018
Accession to Hague Agreement on International Registration of Industrial Designs by San Marino read more

Nov 30, 2018
Accession to Vienna Agreement by Albania read more

Nov 30, 2018
Madrid E-Filing for China and Georgia Available Now  read more

Nov 30, 2018
New Interface for Hague E-filing Launched read more

Nov 30, 2018
Notification by MG on Common Regulations on Division/Merger of International Registrations read more

Nov 15, 2018
Amendments to the Common Regulations under Hague read more

Nov 15, 2018
Common Regulations on Division / Merger of International Registrations Amended read more

Nov 15, 2018
Declaration of Maximum Duration of International Registrations of Industrial Designs by Morocco read more

Nov 15, 2018
Notifications by TR & AU on Common Regulations on Division/Merger of International Registrations read more

Okt 30, 2018
Hague Agreement for Industrial Designs Ratified by NL read more

Okt 30, 2018
Recent Accessions to Key Legal IP Instruments read more

Okt 11, 2018
Declaration of Use for IRs Designating Mexico Required read more

Okt 11, 2018
Twelfth Edition of Locarno Classification in Force Soon read more

Sep 20, 2018
Accession to Hague Agreement for Industrial Designs by Canada read more

Sep 06, 2018
Hague Member Profiles Database Launched read more

Aug 22, 2018
2019 Version of 11th Edition of Nice Classification Available Now read more

Aug 22, 2018
Accession to Madrid Protocol by Canada Soon read more

Aug 22, 2018
Recording of Licenses in International Register no Effect in Afghanistan read more

Jul 24, 2018
2018 Edition of Classification Guidelines Available Now read more

Jul 24, 2018
Hague Agreement on Industrial Designs in UK in Force read more

Jun 28, 2018
12th Edition of Locarno Classification Download in Advance Possible read more

Apr 26, 2018
Accession of Geneva Act of Lisbon Agreement by Cambodia read more

Apr 26, 2018
Accession to Madrid Protocol by Afghanistan read more

Apr 26, 2018
Official Forms on WIPO’s Website / No Fax Accepted read more

Mrz 29, 2018
Hague Agreement for Industrial Designs Ratified by UK read more

Jan 30, 2018
Withdrawal of Declaration of Hague Agreement by Spain read more

Jan 16, 2018
Hague Agreement on Industrial Designs in Russia read more

Jan 16, 2018
Madrid Monitor Launched read more

Jan 16, 2018
New Online Publication of Locarno Classification Available read more

Dez 05, 2017
2018 Version of Nice Classification in Force Soon read more

Dez 05, 2017
Non-Working Days in 2018 read more

Nov 22, 2017
Amendments to Common Regulations read more

Nov 07, 2017
Madrid Monitor Launched Soon read more

Okt 05, 2017
Accession to Madrid Protocol by Indonesia read more

Okt 05, 2017
Accession to WIPO Convention by Marshall Islands and Timor-Leste read more

Sep 05, 2017
Accession to Madrid Protocol by Thailand  read more

Jul 25, 2017
Jurisprudential Overview 3.0 Published read more

Jul 25, 2017
Simplified Procedure for Changes in Legal Nature read more

Jul 11, 2017
Effect Date of Protection of IR of Industrial Designs in Spain Changed  read more

Jul 11, 2017
Madrid e-Renewal system Improved read more

Jun 28, 2017
Member Profiles Database Introduced read more

Jun 14, 2017
Common Regulations under Madrid Agreement and Protocol Amended read more

Mai 17, 2017
Designation of Zimbabwe in International Registration Possible Now  read more

Mai 17, 2017
Individual Fee when Designating BN  read more

Mai 17, 2017
Requirement for Declaration of Intention to Use When Designating Lesotho read more

Apr 26, 2017
Phase II of DesignClass read more

Apr 12, 2017
Examination Guidelines on Classification Published read more

Apr 12, 2017
Legalised Extracts Provided for Non-Contracting Parties read more

Feb 22, 2017
Madrid Goods & Services Manager with Latest Nice Classification Edition Aligned read more

Feb 01, 2017
Procedural Amendments for IR Designating AG read more

Jan 25, 2017
Requirement for Declaration of Intention to Use When Designating BN  read more

Jan 11, 2017
Accession to Hague Agreement on IR of Industrial Designs by Cambodia read more

Jan 11, 2017
Safeguard against Non-Delivery of E-Communication read more

Dez 06, 2016
Non-Working Days in 2017 read more

Nov 22, 2016
Changes to Class Headings and Goods/Services read more

Nov 22, 2016
DIU to Local Office Required for IR Designating MZ  read more

Nov 09, 2016
Accession to WIPO Convention by the Cook Islands in Force read more

Nov 09, 2016
Two New Offices in Africa read more

Okt 26, 2016
11th Edition of Nice Classification Soon in Force read more

Okt 12, 2016
Accession to Madrid System by Brunei read more

Okt 12, 2016
Opposition Procedure Against IR in Mexico in Force read more

Sep 28, 2016
Filing of International Trademark Applications in UK by Email read more

Sep 13, 2016
Accession to WIPO Convention by the Cook Islands read more

Jul 25, 2016
New and Revised Model Forms for Offices Available read more

Jun 28, 2016
Accession to Hague Agreement by DPR Korea  read more

Jun 28, 2016
Ratification to Singapore Treaty by DPR Korea read more

Jun 14, 2016
Expedited Establishment of Attestation or of Certified Copy read more

Mai 31, 2016
New Madrid Monitor Search Tool read more

Mai 02, 2016
Accession to Singapore Treaty by South Korea read more

Mai 02, 2016
Scope of IR Protection on French Overseas Territories read more

Apr 20, 2016
Common Regulations of Madrid Agreement Amended read more

Apr 20, 2016
Faroe Islands Now Covered read more

Apr 05, 2016
Accession to Singapore Treaty by Japan read more

Apr 05, 2016
Common Regulations under Madrid Agreement and Protocol Amended read more

Apr 05, 2016
New Version of Madrid Goods and Services Manager Now Available read more

Mrz 16, 2016
Request Correction of Recording - New Form read more

Mrz 02, 2016
Chance to Clarify the Scope of Protection of IR read more

Mrz 01, 2016
Courtesy Email Reminders by USPTO read more

Mrz 01, 2016
Declaration of Use for IR Designating Cambodia Required read more

Feb 17, 2016
Madrid Protocol to Cover Faroe Islands read more

Feb 02, 2016
Nice Classification Tenth Edition, 2016 Version Implemented read more

Feb 02, 2016
Non-Working Days in 2016 read more

Jan 20, 2016
Accession to Hague Agreement by Turkmenistan read more

Jan 20, 2016
Accession to Madrid Protocol by Lao People's Democratic Republic  read more

Jan 20, 2016
Accession to the Singapore Treaty by Ireland read more

Jan 20, 2016
Recording of Licenses in International Register no Effect in Gambia read more

Dez 08, 2015
Accession to Singapore Treaty by OAPI read more

Nov 25, 2015
Termination of Hague Agreement by Ivory Coast  read more

Nov 25, 2015
Updated ROMARIN Database Launched read more

Nov 11, 2015
Declaration of Intention to Use when Designating Mozambique read more

Nov 11, 2015
Declaration on Extension of Oppositions by Zimbabwe read more

Nov 11, 2015
Single Form for All Madrid System Applications read more

Okt 28, 2015
Accession to Madrid Protocol by Gambia read more

Okt 28, 2015
Coverage of UK Dependent Territories read more

Okt 28, 2015
Practical Consequences of Algeria’s Accession to Madrid Protocol  read more

Sep 02, 2015
Algeria Joins the Madrid Protocol read more

Jul 14, 2015
Changes to Payment for IR designating Ghana read more

Jun 16, 2015
Beta Version of ROMARIN Database  read more

Jun 16, 2015
New terms and conditions for electronic communication  read more

Mai 27, 2015
Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement Adopted read more

Mai 13, 2015
New version of Madrid E-Renewal read more

Mai 13, 2015
No Recordings of Licenses in International Register Accepted by Cambodia read more

Mrz 31, 2015
Accession to the Madrid Protocol by Cambodia read more

Mrz 31, 2015
Fees and Licence Recordal for IR Designating OAPI read more

Mrz 31, 2015
New version of the WIPO Gazette read more

Mrz 18, 2015
Japan Accedes to Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement read more

Feb 25, 2015
USA and Japan Join International Design System read more

Jan 13, 2015
Accession to the Madrid Protocol by Zimbabwe read more

Jan 13, 2015
Amendments to Common Regulations read more

Dez 09, 2014
New Version of Nice Classification into Force Soon read more

Dez 09, 2014
Opposition Procedure for International Registrations Designating Turkey Explained read more

Nov 25, 2014
Change in Examination of International Registrations Designating EU read more

Nov 11, 2014
Accession to the Convention by Niue read more

Nov 10, 2014
Guide on IP Challenges Faced by Festival Organizers read more

Nov 09, 2014
Tajikistan Ratifies Singapore Treaty read more

Okt 28, 2014
Lithuania Accepts Recordings of Licenses in International Register read more

Jul 22, 2014
E-Subsequent Designation Now Available read more

Jul 04, 2014
Madrid Goods and Services Manager (MGS) Updated read more

Mai 16, 2014
Image-Based Search for TMs Launched read more

Apr 01, 2014
New Publication/Revised Guide/Official Forms Changed read more

Jan 21, 2014
Delay of Gazette Publication Reduced read more

Jan 21, 2014
Locarno Classification Update read more

Dez 17, 2013
Israel Joined Global TM Database read more

Dez 17, 2013
New Online Licensing System read more

Dez 03, 2013
Non Working Days in 2014 read more

Okt 01, 2013
Information Required when Effecting Payment  read more

Sep 03, 2013
New Special Services read more

Jul 01, 2013
IR Designations to PH require Declaration of Use read more

Jul 01, 2013
Syria's Denunciation of Madrid Agreement in Force read more

Jun 04, 2013
Declaration of Intention to Use in India Needed read more

Jun 04, 2013
Designation to India Needs National Recording of License  read more

Mai 21, 2013
New Version of Madrid Goods and Services Manager read more

Apr 15, 2013
Change of Practice Concerning Syrian Arab Republic read more

Apr 15, 2013
Syrian TM office rejects IRs designating Israel read more

Feb 18, 2013
Official Forms Amended/Preferred Communication read more

Jan 18, 2013
2013 Version of 10th Edition of Nice Classification read more

Dez 04, 2012
Customer Satisfaction Survey read more

Dez 04, 2012
Designation to Colombia Needs Recording of License read more

Dez 04, 2012
Use of Class Headings of Nice Classification read more

Nov 01, 2012
Designation to New Zealand Needs Intention to Use read more

Sep 27, 2012
Denunciation of Madrid Agreement from Syria read more

Mai 15, 2012
New Web-Based Communication Services read more

Apr 17, 2012
Communication of Notifications Changed read more

Mrz 27, 2012
Additional Languages for G&S Manager read more

Feb 07, 2012
Countries Adopting 10th Edition of Nice Classification read more

Nov 08, 2011
Introduction of the 10th Edition of the Nice Classification read more

Okt 25, 2011
EuroClass Tool Improved read more

Okt 25, 2011
Use of Electronic Communication read more

Sep 05, 2011
New Madrid System Logo Introduced read more

Sep 01, 2011
Non Working Days in 2012 read more

Sep 01, 2011
Request for Territorial Extension of IR Equates to Grant of Protection read more

Mrz 08, 2011
Global Brand Database Online read more

Jan 01, 2011
Online Tool G&S Manager Launched read more

Nov 03, 2010
Application of the Madrid Protocol by the Netherlands Amended read more

Nov 01, 2010
Validity of International Registration in Greenland read more

Okt 01, 2010
Updated List of Members to the Madrid System read more

Jun 01, 2010
Official Fees for Designs Changed read more

Yemen


Okt 07, 2024
Trademark Offices adopt 12th edition of Nice classification read more

Mai 05, 2024
Revised Official Fees for IP Services in Aden read more

Apr 21, 2022
Official Publication Fees for IP Rights Increased read more

Feb 24, 2022
Deadline for TM Renewal in Aden read more

Apr 30, 2020
Registrations of Medical Goods Mandatory read more

Apr 02, 2020
TM Opposition Applications before 2015 read more

Aug 07, 2019
Increase in Publication Fees read more

Feb 28, 2019
Official Gazette of One Registry Published read more

Jan 31, 2019
Official Gazette of One Registry Published read more

Jun 28, 2018
Option of Filing at Two Registries for Trademark Protection read more

Apr 11, 2018
Changes to Trademark Registration Procedures read more

Feb 28, 2018
Evidentiary Documents Proving Prior Use in Opposition Proceedings read more

Jun 28, 2016
No More Class Headings in Trademark Applications  read more

Jul 22, 2014
Official Publication Fees soon Increased read more

Jun 24, 2014
Accession to WTO read more

Sep 03, 2013
Official Publication Fees Increased read more

Sep 03, 2013
Official Weekend Changed read more

Sep 03, 2013
Publication of Appeal Decisions  read more

Mrz 12, 2013
E-Filing Introduced read more

Jul 17, 2012
10th Edition of Nice Classification read more

Dez 01, 2011
Official Fees for Publishing Increased read more

Okt 25, 2011
New Industrial Designs Implementing Regulations read more

Okt 01, 2011
Official Fees Increased and Re-structured read more

Sep 06, 2011
Trademark Implementing Regulations Issued read more

Jun 01, 2011
Trademark Office not Functioning read more

Feb 01, 2011
Opposition and Renewal Period Changed read more

Dez 01, 2010
New Trademark Law Issued/Opposition Period Changed read more

Zimbabwe


Okt 11, 2018
Intellectual Property Policy Launched read more

Mai 17, 2017
Bill on Ease of Settling Commercial and Other Disputes Pending read more

Mai 17, 2017
Designation of Zimbabwe in International Registration Possible Now read more

Apr 12, 2017
Draft of Trademarks (Madrid Protocol) Regulations 2017 read more

Jun 28, 2016
Madrid Protocol in TM Amendment Bill Included read more

Nov 11, 2015
Declaration to WIPO Deposited read more

Jan 13, 2015
Accession to the Madrid Protocol read more