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Revamped trademark legislation to take effect on 1 July 2025
Revamped trademark legislation to take effect on 1 July 2025

Of particular interest for international trademark owners are the formal recognition of well-known marks and the potential for Madrid Protocol participation.  

Three ways the new eMadrid system makes trademark management easier 
Three ways the new eMadrid system makes trademark management easier 

Managing an international trademark portfolio just got easier – and therefore less expensive. 

Your optimal Madrid filing might start in Norway
Your optimal Madrid filing might start in Norway

Unique features of the Norwegian national system can make it an ideal starting point for an ironclad international trademark filing.

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Change of practice regarding time extensions for International Registrations: what you need to know

Owners of International Registrations designating Cambodia are now in a better position to manage the time limit for attending to notifications from the DIP.

25 March 2025

Madrid filings see modest growth as Hague design applications surge

Madrid filings have increased for the first time in years, but remain far shy of the 2021 peak, while Hague System design applications have surged to a record high.

18 March 2025

Higher Board corrects implementation of goods and services limitations in landmark decision

The decision recognises the different standards applied to national and international trademark applications, providing hope that such discrimination will come to an end. 

06 February 2025

EU packaging regulation; AI subpoena bill; first WIPO traditional knowledge ratification – legislation and policy watch (December 2024)

WTR’s monthly column tracks trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.

07 January 2025

New legal framework for trademarks due to take effect on 1 February 2025

The long-overdue revamp of the 50-year-old trademark legislation, which was originally slated for 1 January 2025, is now “anticipated” to come into force on 1 February 2025.

20 December 2024

Thailand e-commerce requirements; Bermuda passes trademark law; Canada copyright changes – legislation and policy watch (November 2024)

WTR’s monthly column tracks trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.

02 December 2024

India agent code of conduct; Brazil filings increase; Myanmar industrial designs first – IP office updates

In our latest update, we look at Cambodia launching a new online platform, fees for Madrid applications designating Indonesia decreasing, and more.

18 September 2024

The wait is (almost) over for local certificates for IR designations 

A technical glitch at the Trademark Office has now been resolved, which represents a significant milestone for brand owners waiting for their local certificates.

29 August 2024

Is the tide finally turning at CIPO?

A combination of steps taken by CIPO and changes in Canadian trademark law and practice seem to finally be having an effect on the backlog of unexamined trademark applications.

06 August 2024

New BOIP director general appointed; EUIPO shuffles internal structure; Qatar Madrid fee adjustment – IP office updates

In this latest update, we look at the USPTO planning to host an AI and NIL roundtable, the Peruvian IP office ordering the blocking of 23 pirate sites, and much more.

03 July 2024

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