DOE EM SSAB Paducah Meeting Notice

The Department of Energy (DOE) is issuing a notice for an upcoming open meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB) in Paducah. The meeting will be held in-person and via livestream on February 19, 2026, to discuss clean-up activities, waste management, and other environmental program components.

DOE Oak Ridge EM SSAB Public Meeting Announcement

The Department of Energy (DOE) is announcing an open meeting for the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, scheduled for March 11, 2026. The meeting will cover clean-up activities, waste management, and other environmental restoration issues.

DOE EM SSAB Northern New Mexico Meeting Public Comment Notice

The Department of Energy (DOE) is announcing an open virtual meeting for the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB) in Northern New Mexico. The meeting is scheduled for March 19, 2026, and will include presentations, agency updates, and a public comment period.

DOE Seeks Comment on BPA Security Information Collection Extension

The Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking public comment on a three-year extension of its BPA Security information collection request, OMB Control Number 1910-5188. This collection is used to manage access to BPA facilities and report security incidents. Comments are due by April 20, 2026.

Webinar Series: SMEs Protecting Brands Internationally

WIPO and the European Commission's International IP SME Helpdesks have launched a new webinar series to assist Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in protecting their trademarks and designs internationally. The first webinar, scheduled for March 26, 2026, will focus on protecting trademarks in China and the ASEAN region.

Madrid System Webinars: Legal Updates and Filing Strategies

WIPO is offering a series of webinars in February and March 2026 covering legal updates and practical tips for the Madrid System for international trademark protection. The webinars will address recent changes, new member states, and future developments, as well as strategies for using the eMadrid filing system.

Grenada Joins WIPO Madrid System

Grenada has joined the WIPO Madrid System, expanding the international trademark registration network to 132 countries. The accession becomes effective on March 15, 2026, allowing businesses in Grenada to seek international trademark protection and foreign trademark holders to designate Grenada.

Madrid System 2025: eMadrid Launch and Trademark Application Processing

WIPO's Madrid System has reviewed its transformative 2025, highlighting the launch of the integrated eMadrid platform for trademark management and the processing of approximately 58,000 international trademark applications. Key enhancements include stronger security measures via mandatory email verification and expanded e-filing services.

Thirteenth Edition of the Nice Classification Effective January 1, 2026

WIPO has announced that the Thirteenth Edition of the Nice Classification will take effect on January 1, 2026. This international classification of goods and services is used for trademark registration. The changes will affect how certain goods and services are classified, impacting new international trademark applications filed on or after the effective date.

Proposed Rule Changes for Chapter 5

The Oklahoma Office of the OCC has proposed changes to Chapter 5 of its rules, related to RM2025-000004. These proposed changes are open for public comment.