Global IP Information

2026-07-27

Korea’s IP Administration Draws Global Attention at WIPO General Assembly

MOIP

The Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP), headed by Minister Kim Yong Sun, held a series of bilateral meetings with representatives from the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO), and 14 countries-France, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Timor-Leste, Mexico, Peru, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, and Tunisia-on the sidelines of the 68th World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) General Assembly, held in Geneva, Switzerland, from July 6 to 9. During the meetings, the participants discussed ways to expand bilateral cooperation in the field of intellectual property (IP).

2026-07-24

Reminder: Update your profile information in the Open Data Portal

USPTO

ou can now update your profile in the Open Data Portal (ODP). Previously, the only place to add profile information was in your USPTO.gov account. On the ODP homepage now, you may see a new pop-up window prompting you to add some identifying information. Though this step is currently optional, starting August 18, you’ll need to add this information to access our site.

2026-07-23

Patent granting process fully digital as of 1 April 2027

EPO

After around a decade of digital transformation in close collaboration with all stakeholders, the European Patent Office (EPO) will formally complete the transition to a fully digital patent granting process (PGP) on 1 April 2027, when digital filing and notification become mandatory. While most users have already embraced the EPO’s high-quality, intuitive and accessible digital services, targeted support will be available to those who have not yet started interacting digitally with the EPO.

2026-07-22

USPTO proposing rulemaking requiring identification of all real parties in interest to a third party request for an ex parte reexamination

USPTO

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is proposing to amend the rules of practice to require a third party request for ex parte reexamination to include a statement by the third party requester identifying all real parties in interest to the ex parte reexamination request. This statement would be kept confidential upon request. The proposed requirement would provide the Office with a mechanism to evaluate statutory estoppel provisions and also enhance the Office’s ability to respond to false certifications, misrepresentations, and fraud.

2026-07-21

Patents Examination Manual update – section 39

Others

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