AIPPI Newsletter – August 2026

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August 2026

Highlights

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Spotlight on France's Activity Report

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Law & Case Notes

Italy

Criminal protection of industrial property titles beyond the scope of civil counterfeiting: Article 517-ter of the Italian Criminal Code

Bianca M. Gutierrez, Gutierrez Law Firm, Italy

The IP Criminal Law Group operating within the AIPPI Italian Group has recently conducted a study into the offence referred to in Article 517-ter of the Italian Criminal Code (“ICC”),

Japan

IP High Court Revokes JPO Decision, Upholding Validity of Priority Claims for Broad Institute’s CRISPR-Cas9 Patent

Yuichiro Suzuki, KUBOTA, Japan

On 24 March 2026, the Intellectual Property High Court of Japan rendered a judgment revoking the trial decision of the Japan Patent Office (JPO), which had invalidated a patent related to CRISPR-Cas9 jointly owned by The Broad Institute,

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan Adopts New Rules for Recognition of Well-Known Trade Marks

Dimitar Batakliev, CWB, Kazakhstan

Effective 10 February 2026, Kazakhstan enacted new Rules on the recognition of trade marks as well-known by Order of the Minister of Justice No. 97 dated 28 January 2026.

Serbia

Serbia Adopts 13th Edition of Nice Classification

Aura Campeanu, CWB, Serbia

On 1 January 2026, the 13th edition (2026) of the International Nice Classification of goods and services entered into force in Serbia.

Thailand

Green Packaging, Gray Areas: The Challenges of Protecting Minimalist Packaging Under Thai IP Law

Nuttaphol Arammuang, Tilleke & Gibbins, Thailand, with contributions from Phuripat Kaewklom, Intern

Walk into any Thai supermarket, and the label-free water bottle is no longer a novelty. Thailand’s packaging market, valued at approximately USD 15.68 billion in 2025, is shifting toward minimalist, plastic-light designs as ESG pressures reshape how brands present their products.

Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan Updates Intellectual Property Framework

Dimitar Batakliev, CWB, Uzbekistan

On 7 May 2026, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan signed Law no. LRU-1144 introducing significant reforms to intellectual property regulations, concerning licensing rules, official patent fees and trade mark termination procedures. The Law enters into force on 8 August 2026.

NRGs News

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan Relaunches Attestation for Trade Mark and Patent Attorneys

Aura Campeanu, CWB, Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan’s Intellectual Property Office (AZ IPO) has recently announced the relaunch of the long-awaited trade mark and patent attorney attestation process.

China

2026 AIPPI China‑Japan‑Korea Trilateral Meeting Successfully Held in Guilin, China

Xiaojun Guo, CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office, China

From 12 June to 14 June, the 2026 AIPPI Trilateral Meeting among the Chinese Group, Japanese Group, and Korean Group was successfully held in Guilin, Guangxi, China, which is well-known for its stunning landscapes, especially four distinctive features: green hills, clear waters, fantastic caves, and spectacular rocks.

Macau, China

The Evolution of IP Under Macau-Hengqin Integration

Domingos Ng, IPSOL Macau Intellectual Property Agency Limited (C&C Group), Macau, China

The development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area has entered a phase of profound institutional integration, with the Guangdong-Macau In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin serving as its primary laboratory for innovation.

Dominican Republic and USA

Hosting, Learning and Connecting: My First AIPPI Experience in the Dominican Republic

Arleen Castillo, Innventiva Espacio Legal, Dominican Republic and USA

When I learned that Santo Domingo would host the 4th AIPPI Central America & Caribbean Regional Group Congress, together with the first AIPPI Reach Out Series ever held in our region, I knew it would be a unique opportunity.

AIPPI Japan

The Japanese group's e-journal "A.I.P.P.I." latest issue (Vol. 51, No. 3 of 2026) is now available to all AIPPI members

Hisashi Kumazaki, AIPPI Japan

The AIPPI Japanese Group is pleased to inform you that the latest issue (Vol. 51, No. 3 of 2026) of the Japanese Group's e-journal "A.I.P.P.I." is now available to all AIPPI members.

AIPPI Paraguay

AIPPI Paraguay Hosts Regional Roundtable on the Impact of the EU–MERCOSUR Agreement on Intellectual Property

Fabrizio Módica, AIPPI Paraguay

On 30 May 2026, the Paraguayan Group of AIPPI organized a regional roundtable entitled “Impact of the EU–MERCOSUR Agreement on Intellectual Property” in Asunción, Paraguay, as part of the activities preceding the ASIPI Mid-Year Meeting.

United States

My First AIPPI Experience: AIPPI Reach Out Series & IV Congress of the AIPPI Central America and the Caribbean Group in Santo Domingo, on 2 and 3 July 2026

Augusto Perera, Esq., Augusto Perera, P.A., United States

Attending the AIPPI Reach Out Series & IV Congress of the AIPPI Central America and the Caribbean Group in Santo Domingo was a particularly meaningful milestone in my professional career.

Upcoming Events

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AIPPI IP and GRTK Committee Webinar – Approaching TK through the lens of new technologies – AI and data sovereignty on 20 August 2026

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