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Türkiye faces increasing challenges from trademark squatting, where bad-faith applicants register well-known foreign trademarks domestically to block rightful owners or profit unfairly. The Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TPTO) recently reaffirmed its robust stance against such practices, rejecting an application…
The Indian Patent Office has refused a patent application naming the AI system DABUS as inventor, integrating substantial arguments from the opponent’s pre-grant opposition. The refusal underscores that under the Indian Patents Act, 1970, inventorship is limited to natural persons, with procedural and substantive lega…
The Japan Patent Office (JPO) recently conducted a bilateral meeting with Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property (DIP). This engagement aimed to enhance cooperation on intellectual property policies, share best practices, and promote mutual understanding between the two offices. The meeting underscores ongoing…
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (INPI) has implemented new measures to simplify the registration of technology transfer agreements. These changes are designed to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and expedite processing times, supporting innovation and collaboration in Brazil’s technology sector.
The European Patent Office (EPO) has announced an expansion of its cooperative efforts with the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI). This initiative aims to bolster patent examination processes, facilitate knowledge exchange, and support innovation across OAPI member states. The enhanced collaboration re…
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