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From October 2026, the large family of countries eligible for the International Trademark (Madrid Protocol) will also include Saudi Arabia. However, it should be remembered that currently, trademarks cannot be registered for pork food, alcoholic beverages, including beer (and services related to the sale of such products as well), or depicting graphic components identical or similar to the Christian cross [...]

After the terrible earthquake that shook part of Venezuela, the Office resumed operations on July 13th. A special “thank you” also goes to our local Colleagues who, despite many difficulties, have resumed their work to guarantee Clients' rights.

The Office appears to have resumed operations, but not all necessary tools are operational, so it is expected that activity will be slow for some time (although the number of applications in Gaza is not comparable to that of other larger Countries).

A new and stricter Chinese Trademark Law will apply starting in January 2027. Among the significant changes: - The opposition period will be shortened from three months to two months. - The Office itself (CNIPA) will be able to initiate revocation actions for non-use after three years, or declare that a trademark has become vulgarized. - CNIPA will be able [...]