Patent Prosecution Highway Programme Between IPOS and EPO
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has announced the commencement of a Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot programme with the European Patent Office. The pilot programme commenced on...
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has announced the commencement of a Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot programme...
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Compliance with Section 8 as a ground for revocation in India
According to the Indian High Court, revocation of an Indian patent pursuant to Section 64 due to non-compliance with Section 8 is not automatic. Section 8 requires
According to the Indian High Court, revocation of an Indian patent pursuant to Section 64 due to non-compliance with...
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Singapore Appointed by WIPO as an International Authority under the PCT
On 25 September 2014, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) was appointed by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) as an International Authority under the PCT. The...
On 25 September 2014, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) was appointed by the World Intellectual Property Organization...
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Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Pilot Programme Between the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore and the German Patent and Trade Mark Office
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has announced the commencement of a Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot programme with the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA).
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has announced the commencement of a Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot programme...
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IPOS Performance Pledge and Ranking of Singapore for IP Protection
On 4 August 2014, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) introduced a Performance Pledge for Intellectual Property (IP) Registration. Under this new pledge, a grant of a Singapore...
On 4 August 2014, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) introduced a Performance Pledge for Intellectual Property (IP)...
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Lapsed patent restoration requirements changed
Singapore has moved to a positive grant patent system with amendments to the Singapore Patents Act and Rules taking effect on February 14 2014. This will affect all Singapore...
Singapore has moved to a positive grant patent system with amendments to the Singapore Patents Act and Rules taking...
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IP financing scheme launched
On 8 April 2014, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) announced an IP financing scheme set to catalyse innovation among local companies. The IP financing scheme is part...
On 8 April 2014, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) announced an IP financing scheme set to catalyse...
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Philippine Update: Deferred Publication of Designs
In a move to permit designers and companies applying for the registration of designs to keep them secret from competitors until these designs are brought to market, Applicants can...
In a move to permit designers and companies applying for the registration of designs to keep them secret from...
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Guidance on Payment of Annuities for Divisional Applications
Section 55.1 of the IP Code provides that, “o maintain the patent application or patent, an annual fee shall be paid upon the expiration of four ' (4) years...
Section 55.1 of the IP Code provides that, “o maintain the patent application or patent, an annual fee shall...
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Philippines Update – IP Enforcement
In response to the recent amendments of the Philippines Intellectual Property Code (Republic Act No. 8293), the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) introduced new Rules and Regulations...
In response to the recent amendments of the Philippines Intellectual Property Code (Republic Act No. 8293), the Intellectual Property...
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Increased Support for Enforcement Actions by the Philippines Patent Office
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) will now be able to exercise enforcement functions against those involved in the sale or trade of counterfeit items as part...
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) will now be able to exercise enforcement functions against those involved...
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