Monday IPDate August 25, 2025

Agreement on the enhancement of Japan-ASEAN IP Cooperation at the 15th Japan-ASEAN Heads of IP Offices Meeting in Thailand

On August 19, 2025, the Japan Patent Office (JPO) and the intellectual property offices (IPOs) of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Member States held the 15th Japan-ASEAN Heads of IP Offices Meeting in Ayutthaya, Thailand. At this meeting, the JPO and ASEAN IPOs agreed on the FY2025-2026 Japan-ASEAN IP Rights Action Plan.

> Agreement on the enhancement of Japan-ASEAN IP Cooperation at the 15th Japan-ASEAN Heads of IP Offices Meeting in Thailand

BPTO updates trademark procedures

The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) has announced important updates aimed at making trademark registration more agile, objective, and legally secure. Key changes include revised criteria for proving high renown status, the launch of a fast-track trademark examination service, and the implementation of a simplified opposition procedure.

> BPTO updates trademark procedures