Monday IPDate June 30, 2025

EPO published Annual Review 2024

The European Patent Office (EPO) published its Annual Review 2024 today, together with a video highlighting the major milestones achieved over the past 12 months. The EPO is on track in terms of implementing its Strategic Plan 2028 (SP2028), which is structured around five drivers: people; technologies; high-quality, timely products and services; partnerships; and financial sustainability.

> EPO published Annual Review 2024

Canada: 2025 practice notice on the use of AI in trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings

On 4 June 2025, the Canadian Trademark Opposition Board (TMOB) issued a practice notice on the use of AI for preparing submissions in opposition, Section 45 cancellation and objection proceedings. The practice notice requires companies involved in proceedings before the TMOB to disclose their use of AI when preparing materials, including using AI for research. Failure to comply may result in the TMOB awarding costs against the non-compliant party.

> Canada: 2025 practice notice on the use of AI in trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings