19 December 2024
Malawi First to Ratify WIPO Treaty on IP, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge
The Treaty includes provisions specifically related to indigenous peoples and local communities.
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27 November 2024Serbia: New Seed Law to Enter into Force Soon
The new law will unify the existing regulations into a single legal framework aligned with EU standards.
27 November 2024Saudi IPO to Serve as ISA, IPEA
The Saudi IPO will begin functioning as an ISA and an IPEA on 15 December 2024.
1 November 2024Bosnia on the Way to Becoming 40th EPO Member
EPO has invited Bosnia and Herzegovina to accede to the European Patent Convention.
2 September 2024UPC Agreement Enters into Force in Romania
Romania became the 18th EU member state to ratify the Agreement.
27 June 2024ARIPO and Chinese IPO Launch Joint Patent Prosecution Highway
The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization and the Chinese Intellectual Property Office launched a joint Patent Prosecution Highway pilot program on 8 June 2024.
29 February 2024Kazakh IPO Grants Patent to Adai Horse Breeders
The Kazakh Intellectual Property Office recently granted a patent for Kazakh horse breed ‘Adai’ to the Association of Adai Horse Breeders.
31 January 2024Georgia Becomes EPO Validation State
The validation agreement between Georgia and the European Patent Organization entered into force on 15 January 2024.