Global IP Information

2026-07-14

On 30 June 2026, WIPO released the June 2026 issue of its PCT Newsletter (No. 06/2026). On 14 July 2026, the Simplified Chinese version was also published.

WIPO

2026-07-14

GenAI Innovation Soaring, With Patent Activity Nearly Tripling in Two Years

WIPO

The generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) patent landscape has reached a new milestone, with more new patents published in 2024 and 2025 than in the entire preceding ten years combined, according to new data published today by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

2026-07-14

Recognising breakthrough startups in quantum and AI

EPO

The European Patent Office (EPO) participated in Servus Scale Up 2026 in Munich, highlighting the role of patents, patent data and IP expertise in supporting Europe's quantum innovation ecosystem. The event brought together 200 French and Bavarian startups, investors, technology transfer professionals, researchers, and policymakers to strengthen cross-border co-operation in emerging technologies.

2026-07-14

USPTO champions global assignment initiative and PCT modernization

USPTO

Fresh off its delegation to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Assemblies in Geneva, and following the appointment of Laura Peter as Deputy Director General for Patents and Technology, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today announced the launch of an International Patent Assignment Initiative to simplify and modernize the administration of cross-border patent ownership and assignments.

2026-07-13

IPO Launches Auto-Suggestion Feature for Goods and Services Names in Trademark Searches

TIPO

To provide a smarter and more convenient trademark search service, the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs announced today (the 13th) the addition of an "auto-suggestion for goods and services names" feature to its trademark search system. This feature assists applicants in quickly and accurately looking up names for designated goods or services prior to filing, thereby reducing the likelihood of needing to make corrections due to non-compliant entries and saving both time and costs associated with the application process.

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