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Kuwait’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has announced robust growth in intellectual property services, with the Trademarks and Patents Department recording 68,632 transactions in 2025, generating approximately KD 6.69 million ($21.7 million) in fees. This surge reflects the government’s strategic initiatives to bol…
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in India encompass a broad spectrum of legal protections including patents, copyrights, trademarks, industrial designs, geographical indications, and trade secrets. Governed by multiple legislations and administered by designated government bodies, IPR plays a pivotal role in fosteri…
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), in collaboration with the State Patent Bureau of the Republic of Lithuania, has announced the Intellectual Property Management Clinic (IPMC), a free capacity-building initiative targeting startups and SMEs in Lithuania. Running from April to September 2026, the prog…
During the 2025-26 academic year, Illinois State University advanced its initiative to embed intellectual property (IP) awareness into student learning across various departments. Supported by key university centers, the program equips students with practical knowledge on protecting and commercializing their original…
Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Berhad (MIDF) has approved its first financing facility under the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)–MIDF Intellectual Property-Backed Financing Pilot Programme. This landmark transaction utilises intellectual property assets as collateral, marking a transformative…
GCC Secretary-General Jassim Al Budaiwi visited Kuwait-based GCC Intellectual Property Training Center and Emergency Management Center to evaluate ongoing programs aimed at enhancing intellectual property frameworks and emergency response coordination among member countries. The visits underscore the General Secretari…