Monday IPDate December 2, 2024

TIPO Released 2023 Trends & Comparisons: Taiwan Invention Patent Applications and WIPO PCT Applications

The 2023 Trends & Comparisons: Taiwan Invention Patent Applications and WIPO PCT Applications released by TIPO revealed that WIPO received an estimated 272,600 PCT invention patent applications in 2023, a 1.8% year-on-year decrease, ending a 13-year growth streak. In contrast, TIPO received 50,854 applications, marking a 1.2% increase.

> TIPO Released 2023 Trends & Comparisons: Taiwan Invention Patent Applications and WIPO PCT Applications

International Trademark Association Adopted Updated Model Trademark Law Guidelines

November 12, 2024—The Board of Directors of the International Trademark Association (INTA) has adopted a resolution approving comprehensive updates to its Model Trademark Law Guidelines (MLTG), incorporating significant changes in global trademark laws and INTA policy positions.

> International Trademark Association Adopted Updated Model Trademark Law Guidelines