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HFG Law & Intellectual Property | China | 30 Nov 2022
HFG Newsletter - GossIP November 2022
An Authorization Letter or Letter of Authorization or Trademark / Brand Authorization Letter (for short "LoA") is a commonly used document in China…
Kimura & Partners | Global, Japan | 20 Oct 2022
JPO Publishes Japanese Inventions that Contribute Innovation Globally. You Might Be Surprised.
The JPO regularly publishes what it considers to be noteworthy Japanese inventions that contribute to innovation globally. As might be expected, many…
Kimura & Partners | Global, Japan | 20 Oct 2022
JPO Dispatches Experts to IP Offices In ASEAN Developing Countries. JPO’s Ongoing Partnership with the WIPO & Developing Countries. Update October 2022
The JPO reports that it has sent patent examiners as long-term experts to IP offices in ASEAN. The JPO states that it works together with “our…
Lexology PRO | Asia-Pacific, Australia, China, etc. | 12 Jul 2022
Patents: key updates and developments for in-house teams (July 2022)
The UK decides not to change the law on AI-inventorship, Apple requests emergency relief following a Colombian SEP decision, and Ireland announces a referendum on UPC participation – plus other key updates.
Lexology PRO | Asia-Pacific, China, European Union, etc. | 31 May 2022
Patents: key updates and developments for in-house teams (June 2022)
Russia publishes the full list of products and brands excluded from import controls, Japan reviews SEP policy across key jurisdictions, and the UK IPO publishes its 2022/23 priorities – plus other key updates.
Lexology PRO | Asia-Pacific, Australia, Belarus, etc. | 6 May 2022
Patents: key updates and developments for in-house teams (May 2022)
Australia confirms an AI system cannot be an inventor, the ECJ rules on preliminary injunctions for alleged patent infringement, and the WIPO reports on the future of innovation – plus other key updates.
Sonoda & Kobayashi Intellectual Property Law | Japan | 1 Feb 2022
JPO provides FAQ regarding patent prosecution examiner interviews
On December 21st, 2021, the JPO updated its webpage regarding examiner interviews, including a link to a new list of frequently asked questions on the…
Lexology PRO | Asia-Pacific, Austria, Brazil, etc. | 7 Jan 2022
Patents: Key updates and developments for in-house teams (27 Nov 2021 – 7 Jan 2022)
The USPTO extends the priority programme for COVID-19 related patents, Brazil and Portugal agree on their patent prosecution highway, and the Unified Patent Court agreement enters into force – plus other key updates.
Sonoda & Kobayashi Intellectual Property Law | Japan | 30 Jul 2021
JPO further revises the usage of hanko-stamps in official procedures
On the 11th of June, a news release by the JPO announced that the usage of the hanko-stamp, a stamp that is widely used in Japan instead of a…
Sonoda & Kobayashi Intellectual Property Law | Japan | 30 Jul 2021
Japan expert committee considering whether service Providers should pay product licensing fees
On the 9th of July, the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun reported that the Japan Patent Office (JPO) is considering designing a system for the payment of…
