Monday IPDate September 1, 2025

The Harare Protocol Enters into Force for the Republic of Mauritius

Effective today, 27 August 2025, the Harare Protocol on Patents, Utility Models, and Industrial Designs has officially entered into force in the Republic of Mauritius, making it the 21st Contracting State to the Protocol. With this development, applicants using the ARIPO system can now designate Mauritius in their filings.

> The Harare Protocol Enters into Force for the Republic of Mauritius

Singapore: 13th Edition, Version 2026 of the Nice Classification to enter into force on 1 January 2026

The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) will adopt the 13th Edition, Version 2026 of the Nice Classification starting from 1 January 2026. The new version will apply to all trademark applications filed on or after this date.

> Singapore: 13th Edition, Version 2026 of the Nice Classification to enter into force on 1 January 2026