Monday IPDate June 24, 2024

Uruguay adheres to the Patent Cooperation Treaty

On July 11, 2024, Uruguay adhered to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) after a lengthy consultation process. According to the government, this decision, unanimously approved by both chambers of the Uruguayan Parliament, is expected to simplify the patenting process and reduce costs for domestic inventors and innovators seeking protection in other countries.

> Uruguay adheres to the Patent Cooperation Treaty

USPTO and the UK IP office agree to collaborate on policies related to standard essential patents

A new memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed on June 3, 2024 by Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and USPTO Director Kathi Vidal and the Chief Executive Officer of the United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) Adam Williams provides a framework for collaboration between the two offices on policies relating to standard essential patents (SEPs).

> USPTO and the UK IP office agree to collaborate on policies related to standard essential patents