Global IP Information

2025-09-10

Effective tomorrow: Identity verification will be required for all Patent Center users

USPTO

Previously announced in a news brief, beginning Thursday, September 11, 2025, identity verification will be required to access Patent Center. Guest and unregistered users will no longer be able to access Patent Center. For a smooth experience, we encourage both current and future users to register today.

2025-09-08

Notice from the European Patent Office dated 5 September 2025 concerning drawings in colour and greyscale

EPO

In response to long-standing user demand and as part of continuing efforts to leverage the benefits of digitalisation, the EPO will permit the electronic filing and processing of drawings in colour and greyscale from 1 October 2025.1 This initiative furthermore implements the relevant part of the common practice adopted by the Administrative Council in March 2024 (CA/4/24) and forms part of the broader digitalisation of EPO services, thus aligning with the EPO's strategy to enable end-to-end electronic processing and publication of applications, including in colour and greyscale format.

2025-09-08

MyEPO services – meeting users’ needs with colour drawings and a flexible filing option

EPO

As part of its ongoing digital transformation under Strategic Plan 2028, the European Patent Office (EPO) is pleased to announce two much-anticipated enhancements to its MyEPO services. This marks an important step towards the full rollout of the DOCX format in 2026 which will cover the entire digital patent granting process.

2025-09-02

USPTO implementing additional security measures for Patent Center

USPTO

As part of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) ongoing efforts to protect customer data, effective September 11, 2025, identity verification will be required for all Patent Center users. Guest and unregistered users will no longer be able to access Patent Center. For a smooth experience, we encourage both current and future users to register early.

2025-09-02

IPONZ has updated its guidelines about amendments to trade mark applications.

Others

Our updated guidelines clarify that you: 1.may correct the applicant’s name or address after your application’s filing date 2.can make other corrections to your application after its filing date, but only if these don’t materially alter the meaning or scope of your application.

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