China Adopts Revised Trademark Law in 2026
Beijing – June 26, 2026, the Standing Committee of the Fourteenth National People’s Congress passed the revised Trademark Law, increasing the number of provisions from 73 to 87 articles.
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Thailand – New Guidelines for Notarial Certification of Signatures on Power of Attorney
Bangkok – June 17, 2026: The Thai Trademark Office has issued new Guidelines for the Consideration of Notarial Certification of Signatures on an Appointment of Representative or Power of Attorney, effective 17 June 2026.
Da Nang Workshop Shares Guidance on Patent and Trademark Applications
Experts shared guidance on improving patent and trademark applications at a workshop held in Da Nang in June 2026.
Vietnam Updates Intellectual Property Administrative Procedures
Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology announced amended, replaced and abolished intellectual property administrative procedures on June 9, 2026.
INTA 2026 Annual Meeting Wraps Up
London – May 06, 2026: After four days of meetings, the INTA (International Trademark Association) Annual Meeting entered its fifth and final day.
Updated Addresses for Industrial Property Application Services in Vietnam
From January 5, 2026, industrial property applications and results are handled by the Ministry of Science and Technology’s One-Stop Service Unit.
Vietnam’s Amended IP Law Takes Effect in 2026
Hanoi – December 10, 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam passed Law No. 131/2025/QH15, amending and supplementing a number of provisions of the Law on Intellectual Property, effective 1 April 2026.
IPFLAME Participates in the 2025 INTA Annual Meeting
San Diego, USA: Following five days of activities (17 May 2025 – 21 May 2025), the 2025 Annual Meeting of the International Trademark Association (INTA) officially concluded.