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USPTO's PTAB Rulemaking Signals a Major Shift in Inter Partes Review Practice
The USPTO's final rule "Revision to Rules of Practice Before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board" (90 FR 48335, RIN 0651-AD89) has completed review under Executive Order 12866, signaling imminent publication. Building on Director John Squires' October 17, 2025 proposal — which drew 11,442 comments — the rule is expected to restrict inter partes review petitions filed after parallel district court litigation is well advanced, aiming to curb duplicative proceedings and restore predictability to the
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China Publishes Revised Regulations on the Protection of Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits (State Council Order No. 842)
On August 3, 2026, China published the revised Regulations on the Protection of Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits, signed by Premier Li Qiang as State Council Order No. 842 and effective October 15, 2026. The first systematic revision since 2001 extends protection to layout designs of integrated circuits with photonic and quantum functions, curbs false registration applications, strengthens exclusive rights with heavier infringement damages, and improves transfer, licensing and pledge rules.
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JPO Reports on Bilateral Cooperation with Vietnam and IP5 Trial and Appeal Boards High-Level Meeting
In its July 27, 2026 Quick Reads update, the Japan Patent Office (JPO) reported on bilateral meetings held with Vietnam's IP office and market surveillance agency in June 2026, and on an IP5 Trial and Appeal Boards High-Level Meeting hosted by the JPO in Sendai on June 17, 2026, where board leaders discussed AI and digitalization in appeal proceedings.
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EUIPO Updated Examination Guidelines for EU Trade Marks and Designs Enter into Force
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) announced that updated examination guidelines for EU trade marks and designs entered into force on July 1, 2026. The revised guidelines reflect current practice in areas including geographical indications, evidence submission, and examination procedures for both trade mark and design applications.
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United States | USPTO US Counsel Rule for Foreign Patent Applicants Takes Effect
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's rule requiring foreign-domiciled patent applicants and patent owners to be represented by a registered U.S. patent practitioner took effect on July 20, 2026. All papers submitted to the USPTO in patent matters on or after that date must be signed by a registered practitioner, regardless of the application's filing date.
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