Global IP Information

2026-03-26

New APIs and more in the Open Data Portal

USPTO

2026-03-25

Notice from the European Patent Office dated 25 March 2026 concerning the filing of documents in DOCX format

EPO

As part of the continuing digitalisation of its services and following the successful conclusion of the pilot project on DOCX filing, the European Patent Office (EPO) will permit documents to be filed in DOCX format in both proceedings under the European Patent Convention (EPC) and proceedings related to European patents with unitary effect with effect from 1 April 2026. This development lays the foundation for end‑to‑end electronic processing and extends to application documents, translations, amendments, marked-up copies for identification of amendments, letters and other submissions, including from third parties.

2026-03-20

Required Use by Foreign Applicants and Patent Owners of a Patent Practitioner

USPTO

The USPTO is issuing a final rule to amend the Rules of Practice in patent cases to require patent applicants and patent owners whose domicile is not located within the United States or its territories (foreign applicants/inventors and patent owners) to be represented by a practitioner registered to practice and in good standing before the Office.

2026-03-19

In line with the spirit of the National Language Development Act, the recommended wording of national language names involved in the "Examination Criteria for Trademark Distinctiveness" and "Examination Criteria for Trademark Injury to Public Order or Justice and Customs" will be revised and shall take effect from today.

TIPO

2026-03-18

PatentsView migrating to USPTO Open Data Portal on March 20

USPTO

PatentsView is an open-access data resource that helps people explore and analyze U.S. patent data. Supported by the Office of the Chief Economist at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), PatentsView offers structured datasets, PatentSearch API, visualizations, and intuitive tools for researchers, policymakers, and innovators.

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