Effective April 1, 2026, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) enacted a official fee reduction for international industrial design filings designating Japan. Authorized by the Japan Patent Office (JPO), this adjustment lowers individual designation and renewal fees under the Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement. By bringing international filing costs closer to domestic rates, the...
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Literacy is a fundamental human right and the cornerstone of global progress. On this #InternationalLiteracyDay, we celebrate the power of learning under the 2026 theme: “Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity.” 📚🌍 #LiteracyDay #EducationForAll #ExyIP #Literacy2026
Pursuant to a decree issued by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, the Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH) implemented an updated fee structure across all core intellectual property services. Enacted to align official tariffs with operational cost realities, the revised schedule impacts filing, prosecution, search, and maintenance fees. Notably, the update penalizes paper-based...
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Following a decision by the Administrative Council, the European Patent Office (EPO) implemented its biennial fee updates. With standard procedural fees rising by approximately 5% to offset inflation, applicants navigating the European system face evolving prosecution expenses. However, key targeted reductions—including a 75% reduction on supplementary European search fees for qualifying International Searching Authorities (ISAs)—offer...
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