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View DetailsThe Organisation Africaine de la Propri é t é Intellectuelle (OAPI) is renowned for its unique single trademark registration system - one application can take effect simultaneously in 17 member countries. Under this highly centralized system, the trademark opposition system has become the core mechanism f…… -
View DetailsPreface: The Organisation Africaine de la Propri é t é Intellectuelle (OAPI) adopts a unique single trademark registration system, which means that one application, one examination, and one registration automatically cover all 17 member countries. In this highly centralized system, the trademark oppositio…… -
View DetailsThe patent invalidation system in Singapore is mainly implemented through the Revocation Proceedings, which is based on Section 80 of Singapore's Patents Act. The following is a detailed explanation of the system: 1. Jurisdiction 1. The Registry of Patents of the Intellectual Property Office (IPOS) of Singapore is resp…… -
View Details1、 Track One Prioritized Examination by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) (Part 2): 1. Initiation conditions: Payment of additional priority examination fees through the Electronic Application System (EFS) or the Online Electronic Application System (EFS) -
View DetailsOn July 3, 2025, the Korean Intellectual Property Office announced in a press release that the trademark opposition period will be shortened from the original 2 months to 30 days starting from July 22, 2025! The trademark registration process before revision: application → announcement → 2-month opposition period → reg…… -
View Details1、 Japan Patent Office (II) Accelerated Examination (Early Examination) 1. Applicable to applications from small and medium-sized enterprises, individuals, universities, and public research institutions - Chinese applicants can provide proof and also use relevant foreign applications - applications submitted to both th…… -
View Details1、 Requirements for PPH application: (1) Relevance between previous and subsequent applications: Same earliest date. (2) At least one claim that OEE considers patentable/patentable in the corresponding application. Positive examination opinion. Conventional PPH corresponding applications have one or more claims that ar…… -
View DetailsPreface: To establish and protect a brand in Ghana, trademark registration is the core step. To ensure the fairness of trademark registration and prevent conflicting trademarks from entering the register, Ghana has established a trademark opposition system. This system provides stakeholders with an opportunity to raise…… -
View DetailsPreface: In Nigeria, trademark registration is an important means for businesses to establish brand identity, protect reputation, and prevent others from hitchhiking in the fierce market competition. However, trademark registration is not achieved overnight, and its process involves a crucial safeguard - the trademark …… -
View Details1、 The Hague System - Vietnam modifies its declaration and introduces variant design marks. The Vietnamese government has announced significant changes related to its implementation of the Hague System for international design applications. These changes will take effect on August 21, 2025, aiming to better align with …… -
View DetailsThe Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has recently announced an increase in official fees related to trademarks, patents, and industrial designs. Most of the adjusted fees will take effect from September 1, 2025. Some cost changes will take effect from April 1, 2026. The main updated costs include: incre…… -
View Details1、 What is PPH? （1） The goal of PPH is to support applicants in quickly obtaining stable patent rights globally based on prior examination opinions, reducing the duplication of search and examination work, and improving the quality of patent office examination. (2) Definition of PPH: Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) is……
