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The Acceleration Mechanism of the PACE Programme is Restricted only to Examination

According to the latest official journal published on December 23, 2025, the programme for accelerated prosecution of European patent applications ("PACE" programme) will be replaced by the present one, taking into account the sustained improved timeliness of the EPO in issuing the extended/partial European search report.

01-07

2026

The Acceleration Mechanism of the PACE Programme is Restricted only to Examination

Validation agreement between EPO and Laos takes effect

1 April 2025 marks the entry into force of the validation agreement between the European Patent Organisation (EPO) and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. From that date, it will be possible to validate European patent applications and patents in Lao PDR, where, after validation, they will confer essentially the same protection as patents granted by the EPO for the now 39 member states of the European Patent Organisation.

04-01

2025

Validation agreement between EPO and Laos takes effect

EU Design Legislation Reform

12-19

2024

EU Design Legislation Reform

Shaolin

Shaolin Temple is the most famous temple in China, not only because of its long history and its role in Chinese Buddhism, but also because of its martial arts and Zen martial medicine. Shaolin Temple

12-18

2024

Shaolin

Shaolin

Shaolin Temple is the most famous temple in China, not only because of its long history and its role in Chinese Buddhism, but also because of its martial arts and Zen martial medicine. Shaolin Temple

12-18

2024

Shaolin

US Patent fee changes to take effect on January 19, 2025

Compared with the current standard of official fees, the basic official fees for filing a utility patent application and requesting of grant will be increased from USD 3020 to USD 3290 and for filing a design patent application and requesting of grant will be increased from USD 1760 to USD 2600 on or after January 19, 2025.

11-27

2024

US Patent fee changes to take effect on January 19, 2025

WIPO Member States Adopt Riyadh Design Law Treaty

On November 22, 2024, WIPO member states approved a new Treaty that will make it easier, faster and more affordable for designers the world over to protect their designs both at home and abroad, marking a major step forward in empowering designers and fostering international collaboration in design.

11-27

2024

WIPO Member States Adopt Riyadh Design Law Treaty

Amendments to the Regulations on Fees of Rospatent come into force from October 5, 2024

On October 5, 2024, the Amendments to the Regulations on Fees of Rospatent come into force. The amendments include adjustment of fees, introduction of a grace period of payment of the prescribed fees, change of period of payment of annuities and etc.

10-23

2024

Amendments to the Regulations on Fees of Rospatent come into force from October 5, 2024
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The Acceleration Mechanism of the PACE Programme is Restricted only to Examination

The Acceleration Mechanism of the PACE Programme is Restricted only to Examination

According to the latest official journal published on December 23, 2025, the programme for accelerated prosecution of European patent applications ("PACE" programme) will be replaced by the present one, taking into account the sustained improved timeliness of the EPO in issuing the extended/partial European search report.

2026/01/07

Validation agreement between EPO and Laos takes effect

Validation agreement between EPO and Laos takes effect

1 April 2025 marks the entry into force of the validation agreement between the European Patent Organisation (EPO) and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. From that date, it will be possible to validate European patent applications and patents in Lao PDR, where, after validation, they will confer essentially the same protection as patents granted by the EPO for the now 39 member states of the European Patent Organisation.

2025/04/01

EU Design Legislation Reform

EU Design Legislation Reform

2024/12/19

Shaolin

Shaolin

Shaolin Temple is the most famous temple in China, not only because of its long history and its role in Chinese Buddhism, but also because of its martial arts and Zen martial medicine. Shaolin Temple

2024/12/18

Shaolin

Shaolin

Shaolin Temple is the most famous temple in China, not only because of its long history and its role in Chinese Buddhism, but also because of its martial arts and Zen martial medicine. Shaolin Temple

2024/12/18

US Patent fee changes to take effect on January 19, 2025

US Patent fee changes to take effect on January 19, 2025

Compared with the current standard of official fees, the basic official fees for filing a utility patent application and requesting of grant will be increased from USD 3020 to USD 3290 and for filing a design patent application and requesting of grant will be increased from USD 1760 to USD 2600 on or after January 19, 2025.

2024/11/27

WIPO Member States Adopt Riyadh Design Law Treaty

WIPO Member States Adopt Riyadh Design Law Treaty

On November 22, 2024, WIPO member states approved a new Treaty that will make it easier, faster and more affordable for designers the world over to protect their designs both at home and abroad, marking a major step forward in empowering designers and fostering international collaboration in design.

2024/11/27

Amendments to the Regulations on Fees of Rospatent come into force from October 5, 2024

Amendments to the Regulations on Fees of Rospatent come into force from October 5, 2024

On October 5, 2024, the Amendments to the Regulations on Fees of Rospatent come into force. The amendments include adjustment of fees, introduction of a grace period of payment of the prescribed fees, change of period of payment of annuities and etc.

2024/10/23

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