Intellectual Property Office fees to increase

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is increasing fees for patents, trade marks and designs , subject to parliamentary approval . The IPO’s fees have not increased since 2018 for patents, 2016 for designs and 1998…

The List of Goods and Services Updated

The List of Goods and Services, which forms the basis of trademark applications, has been updated and entered into force upon its publication in the Official Gazette on 26 February. The update reflects the Nice…

Nice Classification 13th Edition (2026) Entered into Force on 1 January 2026

The 13th Edition of the Nice Classification entered into force on 1 January 2026. This update introduces several structural changes affecting trademark classification practice.