Monday IPDate September 23, 2024

World IP news: from Cambodia and EPO

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Cambodia: Penalty for Patent Annuity Fees being introduced from 15 October 2024

From 15 October 2024, a new penalty will be imposed for late payments and restoration of patents, following an unofficial announcement from Department of Industrial Property (DIP) of the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI).

> Cambodia: Penalty for Patent Annuity Fees being introduced from 15 October 2024

Patent news

EPO President sets out priorities for SME support

​​President António Campinos has attended the International Conference on IP Strategy for SMEs in a Competitive Market, organised by the Polish Patent Office. At the event on Wednesday, he spoke about the EPO’s commitment to making the patent system more affordable, accessible and visible for SMEs across Europe. ​

> EPO President sets out priorities for SME support