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WIPO Expert Highlights Need to Demonstrate Commercial Value to Unlock Intellectual Property as Capital
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WIPO Expert Highlights Need to Demonstrate Commercial Value to Unlock Intellectual Property as Capital

At a Vietnam IP event, WIPO consultant Dixon Soh emphasizes that intellectual property must be linked to business operations and cash flow generation to realize its true financial…

During a September 2026 forum co-hosted by the Vietnam Intellectual Property Office and WIPO, expert Dixon Soh discussed key challenges and strategies for transforming intellectual property (IP) into a financial resource. Soh stressed that while valuation methods exist, the critical barrier is the lack of actual marke…

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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UK Litigation Update Puts Notice and GOV.UK Strategy in Focus
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UK Litigation Update Puts Notice and GOV.UK Strategy in Focus

Practical litigation context for IP teams tracking Litigation, Notice, GOV.UK.

IIPLA reviews the litigation implications of Litigation, Notice, GOV.UK, with practical notes for UK IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Monday, October 19, 2026
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UK Trademarks Update Puts Request and GOV.UK Strategy in Focus
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UK Trademarks Update Puts Request and GOV.UK Strategy in Focus

Practical trademarks context for IP teams tracking Trademarks, Request, GOV.UK.

IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, Request, GOV.UK, with practical notes for UK IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Monday, October 19, 2026
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UK Patents Update Puts Initiation and Comptroller We Strategy in Focus
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UK Patents Update Puts Initiation and Comptroller We Strategy in Focus

Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Initiation, Comptroller We.

IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Initiation, Comptroller We, with practical notes for UK IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Monday, October 19, 2026
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UK Design Registration Process Outlined with Examination Timeline
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UK Design Registration Process Outlined with Examination Timeline

The UK Intellectual Property Office details the procedural steps and expected timelines for registering a design, including examination duration and applicant responsibilities.

The UK government has provided an updated overview of the design registration process, highlighting key stages and timelines. Applicants can expect a Designs Examiner to review their submissions within approximately 20 working days. The timeline serves as a guide to help applicants understand their responsibilities an…

Friday, October 9, 2026
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UKIPO Details Examination Procedures and Post-Registration Protocols for Registered Designs
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UKIPO Details Examination Procedures and Post-Registration Protocols for Registered Designs

The UK Intellectual Property Office clarifies timelines, objection handling, withdrawal, and marking practices under the Registered Designs Act

The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has published comprehensive guidance on the examination process, objection responses, and post-registration procedures for registered designs. Key points include response periods for objections, hearing rights, withdrawal protocols, and marking requirements to protect design…

Friday, October 9, 2026
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Europe Patents Update Puts Agritech Thymes and UK-EU SPS Agreement Strategy in Focus
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Europe Patents Update Puts Agritech Thymes and UK-EU SPS Agreement Strategy in Focus

Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Agritech Thymes, UK-EU SPS Agreement.

IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Agritech Thymes, UK-EU SPS Agreement, with practical notes for Europe IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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UK Patents Update Puts Manual and Patent Practice Strategy in Focus
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UK Patents Update Puts Manual and Patent Practice Strategy in Focus

Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Manual, Patent Practice.

IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Manual, Patent Practice, with practical notes for UK IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Europe Patents Update Puts Kemp Webinar and Invention Spotting Strategy in Focus
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Europe Patents Update Puts Kemp Webinar and Invention Spotting Strategy in Focus

Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Kemp Webinar, Invention Spotting.

IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Kemp Webinar, Invention Spotting, with practical notes for Europe IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Thursday, October 1, 2026
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USA Trademarks Update Puts Catching Up and Hope Shimabuku After Strategy in Focus
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USA Trademarks Update Puts Catching Up and Hope Shimabuku After Strategy in Focus

Practical trademarks context for IP teams tracking Trademarks, Catching Up, Hope Shimabuku After.

IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, Catching Up, Hope Shimabuku After, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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USA Trademarks Update Puts South Korea and WIPO Strategy in Focus
TrademarksGlobal

USA Trademarks Update Puts South Korea and WIPO Strategy in Focus

Practical trademarks context for IP teams tracking Trademarks, South Korea, WIPO.

IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, South Korea, WIPO, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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UK Intellectual Property Monthly Report: Patent, Trade Mark, and Design Applications for August 2026
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UK Intellectual Property Monthly Report: Patent, Trade Mark, and Design Applications for August 2026

Official statistics detail the volume of IP applications and registrations across patents, trade marks, and designs in the UK for August 2026

The UK government has released its monthly statistical report covering applications and registrations of intellectual property rights, including patents, trade marks, and designs, for August 2026. This data provides a factual overview of IP activity within the UK, supporting transparency and informed decision-making f…

Thursday, September 24, 2026
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UK Policy Update Puts Ploughshare and Leonardo Strategy in Focus
PolicyGlobal

UK Policy Update Puts Ploughshare and Leonardo Strategy in Focus

Practical policy context for IP teams tracking Policy, Ploughshare, Leonardo.

IIPLA reviews the policy implications of Policy, Ploughshare, Leonardo, with practical notes for UK IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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EnergyPathways Gains Market Attention Following New UK Intellectual Property Patent Application Disclosure
PatentsUK

EnergyPathways Gains Market Attention Following New UK Intellectual Property Patent Application Disclosure

EnergyPathways’ recent update on its intellectual property patent application has sparked renewed interest among UK investors amid a busy London trading session.

EnergyPathways (LON:EPP) has entered the spotlight after issuing a regulatory disclosure concerning its intellectual property patent application. This development provides a fresh, date-stamped update that market participants are using to reassess the company’s position within the broader context of sector activity an…

Thursday, September 17, 2026
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UK Policy Update Puts Wave and GOV.UK Strategy in Focus
PolicyUK

UK Policy Update Puts Wave and GOV.UK Strategy in Focus

Practical policy context for IP teams tracking Policy, Wave, GOV.UK.

IIPLA reviews the policy implications of Policy, Wave, GOV.UK, with practical notes for UK IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Thursday, September 17, 2026
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South Korea Secures 35 Agreements with Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan to Enhance Cooperation in Critical Minerals and Halal Markets
TrademarksGlobal

South Korea Secures 35 Agreements with Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan to Enhance Cooperation in Critical Minerals and Halal Markets

The Korea-Central Asia Summit culminates in extensive deals covering energy, AI, trade, and security, marking a milestone in regional partnerships

South Korea finalized 35 agreements with Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan during the inaugural Korea-Central Asia Summit held in Seoul. The accords span critical sectors including energy, investment, digital technology, and security, reinforcing bilateral ties ahead of the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations with both C…

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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Strategic Antibody Patent Characterisation Shapes Enforcement and Validity in Brazil
PatentsGlobal

Strategic Antibody Patent Characterisation Shapes Enforcement and Validity in Brazil

Licks Attorneys highlight how antibody claim definitions during prosecution influence patent scope, validity, and enforcement under Brazilian law, drawing parallels with the US Am…

Patent practitioners in Brazil must carefully consider antibody characterisation in patent applications, as the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) requires precise structural definitions that impact claim scope, enablement, and enforcement. Lessons from the US Supreme Court’s 2023 Amgen v Sanofi decision und…

Thursday, September 10, 2026
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USA Litigation Update Puts Norton Rose Fulbright and Dallas Strategy in Focus
LitigationGlobal

USA Litigation Update Puts Norton Rose Fulbright and Dallas Strategy in Focus

Practical litigation context for IP teams tracking Litigation, Norton Rose Fulbright, Dallas.

IIPLA reviews the litigation implications of Litigation, Norton Rose Fulbright, Dallas, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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