Intellectual Property Newsletter by MeritsIP, July 18, 2025

Intellectual Property Newsletter by MeritsIP, July 18, 2025

July 18, 2025 Mario, Mario 0 Comments

Editor’s Note: Intellectual Property Highlights and Strategies for Innovation

Welcome to the MeritsIP Newsletter. We delve into critical updates in the intellectual property landscape, providing insights and strategies to help you navigate the ever-evolving world of patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Read on to stay informed and ahead in the game of innovation.

Inner Mongolia Launches Patent Pre – examination Channels for Key Industrial Sectors

Inner Mongolia has launched patent pre – examination channels for key industrial sectors, notably enhancing examination efficiency. The authorization cycle for invention patents has been cut from an average of 16 months to 61 days. Biology and new materials are key industrial clusters in the region. Previously, key industries faced problems like long authorization cycles, low brand value, low patent conversion rates, and insufficient protection. To solve these, pre – examination channels for biology and new materials patents were opened. Recently, 27 invention patents of Baotou Jiangxin Micro – motor Technology Co., Ltd. were quickly authorized and transformed via the pre – examination channel, with tech conversion revenue over 100 million yuan. One patent filled a gap in Inner Mongolia’s rare – earth terminal application field. Moreover, Inner Mongolia set up an online “one – stop” intellectual property public service platform, integrating 17 business systems, and formed an offline service team to offer full – process services, shifting from “passive acceptance” to “active service”.

Source: https://ipr.mofcom.gov.cn/article/gnxw/zl/202507/1992415.html

Shen Changyu’s Diplomatic Engagements at WIPO Meetings

From July 7th to 9th local time, during the 66th WIPO Member States’ General Assembly series in Geneva, Shen Changyu, Director of the CNIPA, held bilateral talks with IP agency heads from various countries and international organizations. He also participated in a ministerial informal policy dialogue and the BRICS IP Bureau Directors’ Meeting.

In bilateral talks, Shen exchanged views, highlighting China’s commitment to building an efficient IP management system. China made new IP progress last year and is eager to cooperate. Other parties want to deepen cooperation in IP talent cultivation and public services. Shen signed cooperation memorandums with Hungary, the African Intellectual Property Organization, and Morocco.

On July 7th, at the policy dialogue, Shen shared China’s AI – related IP protection and management experience, which was well – received. On July 8th, at the BRICS meeting, he noted the expansion of the cooperation’s “circle of friends” and hoped for continued cooperation. The BRICS parties discussed cooperation projects and the next meeting, reaching important consensuses.

Source: https://www.cnipa.gov.cn/art/2025/7/15/art_53_200615.html

2025 \”Intellectual Property Service Tour\” in Qinghai and Geographical Indication Lecture Tour Held

Recently, the 2025 \”Intellectual Property Service Tour\” in Qinghai and the Geographical Indication Lecture Tour took place in Xining. Lu Pengqi, deputy director of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), and Wang Haihong, vice governor of Qinghai Province, attended. Lu stressed the importance of geographical indications in rural revitalization and the need to strengthen the comprehensive use of intellectual property. He also called for consolidating the foundation of the intellectual property service industry to contribute to Qinghai’s development. Representatives from relevant CNIPA departments, local intellectual property management departments and associations participated. On – site activities included product display, policy presentations, experience sharing, grassroots lectures and enterprise research.

Source: https://www.cnipa.gov.cn/art/2025/7/17/art_53_200634.html

Hubei Dangyang Market Regulatory Bureau: Bringing Training to Townships and Empowering Rural Revitalization through Trademarks

On July 8, the Dangyang Market Regulatory Bureau in Hubei held its first on – site trademark training in Yuxiao Town, which was warmly received by over 40 participants from local farmers’ cooperatives and individual businesses.

Dangyang’s characteristic industries have developed quickly, yet many operators face issues like weak trademark awareness. To tackle this, the bureau set up a three – level service system. It conducts on – site research, compiles guides, and formulates training plans, using a “lecture + case + Q&A” model.

The first training covered four key aspects of trademarks. It laid a good foundation for the “trademark training in townships” activity. The bureau will finish training in all 10 towns (streets) in July. In the future, it will establish “trademark service contact points” for one – on – one services, promoting the combination of trademark strategy and rural revitalization and driving high – quality county – level economic development.

Source: https://ipr.mofcom.gov.cn/article/gnxw/sb/202507/1992391.html

EQE 2025 Results and Next Steps for EQE 2026

After the meetings of the EQE Supervisory and Examination Boards, all EQE 2025 results have been sent, and 2027 exam dates are published. Around 2,000 candidates of 65 nationalities took the 2025 exam, with over 41% being women. Initial result letters had clerical errors due to automatic generation, but revised, legally – binding letters were issued within 24 hours on July 8, 2025.

The fully digital EQE since 2021 has improved accessibility, work – life balance, and sustainability. The 2025 survey shows 77% of candidates recognized its support for a better work – family balance, up 16% from 2021. It also promotes inclusivity, with more women candidates. The EPO launched a support program for gender parity.

EQE 2025, including Paper F, is a reform milestone. From 2026 – 2027, papers M1 – M4 will be introduced, and papers A – D will be offered for the last time in 2026. Mock exams and solutions for new papers are available. Key EQE 2026 dates include enrolment from July 8 – September 22, 2025, and the start of a prep – course on September 1, 2025. Since 1979, over 14,000 patent professionals have passed the EQE.

Source: https://www.epo.org/en/news-events/news/eqe-2025-results-and-next-steps-eqe-2026

USPTO issues Order for Sanctions against foreign filing firm | USPTO

On June 13, 2025, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a precedential administrative Final Order for Sanctions against Stelcore Management Services, LLC, a foreign filing firm. The firm was sanctioned for improper signature – entry and providing false information in trademark submissions. The order terminates relevant trademark application proceedings. The USPTO stated that improper signatures are uncorrectable and can invalidate applications or registrations. The false signature information prejudices the USPTO’s ability to register valid marks. The Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure (TMEP) will be updated in November to incorporate this order to safeguard the integrity of the U.S. intellectual property system.

Source: https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/uspto-issues-order-sanctions-against-foreign-filing-firm

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