Region-focused IP developments curated by the IIPLA newsroom, including policy shifts, litigation, brand disputes, patent activity, and enforcement updates.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, BYD Ti7, Land Rover Defender, with practical notes for China IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
The UK Intellectual Property Office has issued formal directions under section 124A of the Patents Act 1977 to terminate the legacy web-based patent renewal service. This move aims to streamline patent renewal processes by closing the older online filing channel. Patent holders are advised to transition to updated ele…
The UK Intellectual Property Office has issued updated Directions under the Patents Act 1977, Registered Designs Act 1949, and Trade Marks Rules 2008, clarifying the form and manner for electronic renewal applications of patents, trade marks, and designs. These Directions aim to streamline renewal processes by mandati…
Afreximbank targets up to $1 billion in business deals at the 2026 Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX WKND) in Lagos, building on $540 million from 2024. The bank’s $2 billion commitment supports film, music, fashion, arts, sports, literature, and gastronomy through diverse financing and capacity-building initiatives. Indus…
Securing a patent in Ukraine grants inventors exclusive rights to their technical solutions, enabling commercialization and legal protection against unauthorized use. Alina Parkhuta of the "Logic" law firm explains the distinctions between inventions and utility models, the patentability requirements, and the importan…
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, One IPO Patents, GOV.UK, with practical notes for UK IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
IIPLA reviews the policy implications of Policy, Audit, GOV.UK, with practical notes for UK IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, Egypt, Improved, with practical notes for Middle East IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Bank, England, with practical notes for Middle East IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, WWE Involved In WILD, Trademark Dispute Over Randy, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Renewal, GOV.UK, with practical notes for UK IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, Clarivate, Bring Trusted Trademark Data, with practical notes for UK IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has initiated the Face the Fakes campaign following tests revealing dangerous toxins in seized counterfeit beauty products. With cosmetics, skincare, and perfumes ranking among the most commonly counterfeited goods, the campaign warns consumers about severe health hazards and…
Mondelez International has filed a UK intellectual property infringement lawsuit against Catherine’s Originals, a small vegan chocolatier, alleging that its O’bar chocolate bars mimic the distinctive triangular prism shape of Toblerone. The case follows previous trademark disputes involving Mondelez and highlights ong…
The UK government has released a detailed guide developed with the beauty and salon industry to help businesses avoid counterfeit beauty products. The guidance emphasizes the legal risks of selling fake cosmetics, the health dangers posed by unregulated ingredients, and practical measures for sourcing authentic produc…
Indonesia’s Constitutional Court has reinstated Article 4f of the Patent Law, reversing its 2024 removal and reestablishing exclusions on patenting new uses and new forms of known compounds that do not significantly enhance efficacy. The decision, effective August 28, 2026, aims to curb patent evergreening and protect…
The UK government has released its monthly statistical update covering applications and registrations for patents, trade marks, and designs in September 2026. These figures offer a factual snapshot of intellectual property filings and grants, supporting transparency and analysis of IP trends within the UK and Europe.
The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has published a report detailing its efforts to foster an inclusive workplace for disabled staff and those with long-term health conditions. The report highlights the IPO’s strategies to remove obstacles, implement reasonable adjustments, and enhance employee wellbeing to supp…
The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has published a report detailing the ethnic composition of its workforce and the measures it is implementing to foster equality, inclusion, and fair opportunities. The IPO emphasizes its commitment to a respectful workplace environment free from structural and cultural inequal…
The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has commissioned Frontier Economics to create a pioneering spreadsheet model aimed at estimating the scale and financial cost of intellectual property infringement across the UK. This initial framework offers a foundation for a comprehensive understanding of IP violations and…
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) has published detailed instructions outlining the procedures for classifying goods and services in trade mark applications. The guidance stresses the importance of uniform working practices, the examiner’s responsibility for correct classification, and the application of in…
Daren Tang, Director-General of the World Intellectual Property Organization, has outlined initiatives to promote intellectual property as collateral for business loans in Italy. Collaborating with Confindustria and Luiss Business School, WIPO aims to develop pilot projects that enable Italian SMEs to leverage intangi…
IIPLA reviews the enforcement implications of Enforcement, The UK Customs Intellectual, Property Enforcement Report, with practical notes for UK IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
The global blockchain market in media and entertainment is set to grow from $748 million in 2025 to $3.33 billion by 2035, according to a new report by Credence Research. This growth is fueled by increasing use of blockchain for digital collectibles, gaming assets, and especially content provenance and authentication.…
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