Monday IPDate April 7, 2025

China Issued Regulations on Resolving Foreign-Related IP Disputes

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has signed a decree of the State Council, unveiling a set of regulations on resolving foreign-related intellectual property (IP) disputes. The regulations clarify that relevant government departments should strengthen overseas IP information inquiry and warning services, offering guidance and IP right protection assistance to individuals and organizations.

> China Issued Regulations on Resolving Foreign-Related IP Disputes

EOP: Guidelines 2025 entered into force​

On 1 April 2025 the 2025 editions of the Guidelines for Examination in the EPO (EPC Guidelines), the Guidelines for Search and Examination at the EPO as PCT Authority (PCT-EPO Guidelines) and the Unitary Patent Guidelines (UP Guidelines) entered into force.

> EOP: Guidelines 2025 entered into force​