CBO Cost Estimate for H.R. 1118 Value Over Cost Act

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has issued a cost estimate for H.R. 1118, the Value Over Cost Act, as ordered reported by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The document provides an analysis of the potential budgetary impact of the proposed legislation.

CIPO Webinar Recording on Standard Essential Patents and ADR

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has made a recorded webinar on standard essential patents (SEPs) and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) available online. The webinar features experts from CIPO, the Standards Council of Canada, and the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center.

ARIPO Joins Global Patent Prosecution Highway

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) announced that the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) has joined the Global Patent Prosecution Highway (GPPH). This initiative allows for accelerated examination of patent applications filed in both CIPO and ARIPO, provided certain criteria are met.

IP Canada Report 2025 Details 2024 Patent, Trademark, Design Activity

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has released its IP Canada Report 2025, detailing intellectual property activity in 2024. The report covers patents, trademarks, and industrial designs, noting trends such as a decrease in patent and trademark applications but an increase in industrial design filings.

CIPO Hosts WIPO Event on Patent Grace Period

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) hosted a side event at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva on November 5, 2025, to discuss the patent grace period. The event aimed to foster discussion among delegates on the importance of grace periods for innovators, particularly SMEs, and to share user perspectives on pre-filing disclosures.

Patents Eligible for Additional Term Under Amended Rules

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has updated its Patent Rules, allowing patentees to apply for an additional term for their patents. This change, effective December 2, 2025, is supported by updated guidance in Chapter 32 of the Manual of Patent Office Practice (MOPOP). Patentees can now apply for this additional term via CIPO's online portal.

Guidelines for Examination of Ayush Related Inventions

The Indian Patent Office has issued guidelines for the examination of patent applications related to Ayush (Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Sowa-Rigpa, Homoeopathy, Yoga & Naturopathy) inventions. These guidelines aim to provide clarity to stakeholders on filing and processing such applications, complementing existing rules on traditional knowledge and biological material.

Patent Examination Guidelines for Computer Related Inventions 2025

The Indian Patent Office has issued updated examination guidelines for Computer Related Inventions (CRIs) for 2025. These guidelines provide detailed procedures and legal interpretations for examining patent applications related to software, artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, and quantum computing.

IPO India Patent Examination Guidelines: Section 3(k) Examples

The Indian Patent Office has provided additional illustrative examples for Section 3(k) of the Patents Act, 1970, concerning patentability exclusions for mathematical methods. These examples clarify when inventions involving mathematical processes, such as noise cancellation in audio devices and drone navigation, are considered patentable as they contribute to a technical solution.

PCT Working Group Discusses Electronic Services and Rules

The PCT Working Group met to discuss improvements to electronic services and proposed amendments to PCT Regulations. Key proposals include requiring email addresses for applications, allowing exclusion of personal data, and streamlining fee equivalency calculations. These discussions are part of ongoing efforts to modernize the PCT system.