Monday IPDate July 7, 2025

China and Kazakhstan Sign Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation in the Field of Intellectual Property

Under the joint witness of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan exchanged the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Cooperation between the National Intellectual Property Administration of the People’s Republic of China and the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan during the second China-Central Asia Summit. Under the MoU, the two sides will further deepen cooperation in the field of intellectual property and promote mutual development.

> China and Kazakhstan Sign Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation in the Field of Intellectual Property

Australian IP Report 2025: SMEs with a deliberate IP strategy deliver more innovative solutions

The Australian IP Report 2025 was out July 1st, with research undertaken for IP Australia highlighting how the IP system supports innovation and growth for small businesses. The report shows small businesses are establishing patent claims to protect their ideas, then strategically extending application timeframes as they seek resources to further their innovation programs and commercialize their products.

> Australian IP Report 2025: SMEs with a deliberate IP strategy deliver more innovative solutions