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The AIPPI Committees on Pharma and IP & Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge combine their forces for a Webinar Series

Mark 12 June (13:00-14:15 CEST) in your calendar! Join us for a deep dive into the topic of ‘WIPO Diplomatic Conference on Patent Disclosure Requirement of Genetic Resources – aftermath and future prospect’.

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AIPPI Position Paper on New Genomic Technique (NGT) Plant Patenting Proposal of the European Parliament

Standing Committee on Biotechnology and Plant Varieties

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Shoichi Okuyama

Shoichi Okuyama’s Reflection on the AIPPI Membership

Since I will finish my term as the President of AIPPI in Hangzhou, I would like to look at the state of affairs at AIPPI in terms of its membership.

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Introduction of Guidance on Restoration of Priority, Addition or Correction of Priority Claims

On 23 August 2024, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released the Guidance on Restoration of Priority, Addition or Correction of Priority Claims (called the “Guidance” hereinafter), which aims to guide applicants to accurately understand and utilize the system of restoration of priority right, addition or correction of priority claims when filing an application in China, a new mechanism introduced in the revised Implementing Regulations of the Patent Law of China.

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Declaration of commercial working status of patents

The Indian Patent Office (IPO) has recently released the FAQ on Form 27 (declaration of commercial working status of patents in India) on August 26, 2024. Under the Indian Patent Law, Form 27 is a crucial document that requires every patent holder/licensee to disclose the commercial working status of the patent.

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Recent Intellectual Property (IP) Situation Surrounding Japan

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) has published the "JPO Status Report 2024" (English version). This report includes the JPO's statistical information and the results of its policies. Both a Japanese version and an English version are available from the JPO, but this article will focus on the English version, highlighting key results from the report, while also explaining the intellectual property (IP) situation surrounding Japan.

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About AIPPI

AIPPI – International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property

AIPPI (Association Internationale pour la Protection de la Propriété Intellectuelle), is the world’s leading non-profit association dedicated to the development and improvement of laws for the protection of intellectual property. It is a politically neutral, non-profit organisation, based in Switzerland with over 8000 members worldwide from over 110 countries.

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Membership

6 good reasons to become a member

  1. To take part in the improvement and harmonisation of IP laws – by taking part in the resolution process
  2. To meet with IP thought leaders from around the world – by participating in top-notch AIPPI events
  3. To stay ahead on IP law developments – by having access to the work and know-how of AIPPI members
  4. To be a thought leader in IP – by joining AIPPI Standing Committees which span across all IP fields
  5. To develop other skillsets – by joining AIPPI Statutory Committees which help run the association
  6. To build long-standing relationships and friendships – by networking with like-minded professionals
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