AIPPI Newsletter - July 2025

July 2025

Spotlight on Committees

Every newsletter, we share an update regarding the great work of our AIPPI Committees. This month, we focus on Young AIPPI members Committee!

Young AIPPI Members Summit 2025: A Resounding Success in Navigating New Tech, Data, Media & Business

Niclas Gajeck, Chair of the Young AIPPI members Committee

The fourth annual Young AIPPI Members Summit, held on 9 to 10 July 2025, proved to be an insightful and engaging exploration of the rapidly evolving intellectual property landscape, all under the overarching theme of "NEW TECH, DATA, MEDIA & BUSINESS." This year's webinar format, featuring a global session and regionally focused satellite sessions, allowed for both broad perspectives and deep dives into critical IP issues.

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Highlights

Summary Report on "Compulsory Licensing" (SQ293)

Johanna Flythström, Second Deputy Reporter General, AIPPI and Mamta Rani Jha, Assistant Reporter General, AIPPI

This year the Patent Study Question addresses the question of compulsory licensing. The Study Question examines in particular whether additional harmonization of compulsory licensing is needed, the interests that justify the grant of a compulsory license (overriding interests), and the conditions and characteristics of such licenses.

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Summary Report on Exhaustion of trade mark rights (SQ 294)

Klaudia Błach Morysińska, Assistant to Reporter General, AIPPI

The national and regional Reports submitted by 43 AIPPI Groups and Independent Members (all Reports can be found in AIPPI's library at www.aippi.org.

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Summary Report on “Copyright and AI” (SQ 295): the current most hotly issue in IP!

Guillaume Henry, First Deputy Reporter General, AIPPI

This year, the Copyright Study Question addresses one of the most hotly debated issues in the field of intellectual property: the use of copyrighted works to train AI systems.

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Preliminary Injunctions and Defendant Compensation: Toward Balanced and Predictable Safeguards (Q296)

Rafael Atab, Assistant to Reporter General, AIPPI and Yanfeng Xiong, Assistant to Reporter General, AIPPI

The 2025 AIPPI Study Question on Preliminary Injunctions (PIs) addresses a crucial issue in the enforcement of intellectual property (IP) rights: under which circumstances should an applicant be held liable for damages suffered by a defendant, if a PI is later lifted or reversed?

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Japanese Activity Report

Every newsletter, we are sharing the best 2024 Activity Reports received from National and Regional Groups. This month, we’re happy to highlight AIPPI Japan!

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Law & Case Notes

Belgium

EU General Court’s “ICELAND” Ruling: A Blow to Trade Mark Protection for Geographical Names

Michaël De Vroey and Emmanuel Cornu, Simont Braun, Belgium

On 16 July 2025, the General Court delivered an important judgment in case T-105/23 confirming the invalidity of the EU word mark “ICELAND” for a broad range of goods and services.

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Brazil

The Strategic Value of Plant Varieties: Whoever Innovates, Wins

Pedro Moreira, Industrial Property Agent, Brazil

A new chapter is unfolding in the field of agricultural innovation in Brazil. In April 2025, the Senate's Committee on Agriculture and Agrarian Reform unanimously approved Senate Bill No. 404/2018, which proposes significant amendments to the Brazilian Plant Variety Protection Law (Law No. 9,456/1997).

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China

Korean The North Face" Recognized as Infringing by Both Administrative Authorities and Courts, Third-Party Authentication Reports Rejected

Jimmy Xiao and Jean Shi, Harvesting IP & Law, China

The plaintiff, The North Face, is a well-known brand with strong recognition in the industry and the registered owner of the disputed trademark”. The defendant, without authorization, operated an online store on Douyin and sold clothing products bearing the plaintiff’s registered trademarks.

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China

Issues in Providing Use Evidence in Non-Use Procedures

Yangyang Shang, Liu Shen & Associates, China

According to statistics from the China National Intellectual Property Administration (“CNIPA”), as of August 2024, the number of valid trademark registrations in China reached 48.566 million.

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China

China's Proactive Measures in Combating Malicious Trademark Registrations: A Case Study of DeepSeek Marks

Changhong He and Yuan Yuan, Liu Shen & Associates, China

A significant development in China's intellectual property landscape emerged on 24 February 2025, when the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) published an official notice on its website that garnered substantial public attention.

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El Salvador

New Intellectual Property Law in El Salvador

Edy Portal, EPROINT, El Salvador

The new Intellectual Property Law, which was approved by the Legislative Assembly on 8 August 2024, and in force since last 17 February, includes many novel changes endorsed by various sectors of the economy to protect and respect Intellectual Property rights.

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Italy

Harmful Manipulation, Deception and Exploitation between AI Prohibited Practices and Unfair Commercial Practices

Chiara Pappalardo, FTCC – Studio Legale Associato, Italy

The AI act has introduced novelties and, above all, restrictions for certain artificial intelligence practices in Europe. Some of these are similar to prohibitions already present in the rules against unfair commercial practices. In this brief article, we will see how these rules interact for better consumer protection.

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Japan

Year one of the Patent Non-Disclosure System in Japan

Masaru Nakajima, UEDA & NAKAJIMA IP Law Firm (UNIP), Japan

More than a year has passed since Japan implemented the system of non-disclosure of patent applications and the system of prohibition of filing foreign applications on 1 May 2024, under the Economic Security Promotion Act (hereinafter “the Act”).

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Morocco

New Agreement with WIPO to Enhance IP Protection and Cultural Heritage Rights

Pascal Haddad, Saba IP, Morocco

Morocco has signed a memorandum of understanding with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to strengthen cooperation in the field of intellectual property rights, with particular emphasis on copyright, neighboring rights, and the legal protection of cultural heritage.

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Paraguay

Commentary – Paraguayan Supreme Court Declares Decrees on Private Copy Remuneration Unconstitutional

Aldo Fabrizio Modica, AIPPI Paraguay, Paraguay

In its landmark decision No. 346/2025, the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice of Paraguay upheld a constitutional challenge filed by Importadora Audi S.A. and Importadora Américas S.A. against Decrees No. 4212/2015 and 1925/2019, which regulated the private copy remuneration system under Chapter IV of Copyright Law No. 1328/1998.

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Saudi Arabia

20,000th Patent Granted by SAIP Reflects Accelerated Growth

Malik Al Kammaz, Saba IP, Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) has announced the issuance of its 20,000th patent, marking a significant milestone in the development of the Kingdom’s intellectual property system.

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Syria

Reassessing IP Strategy in a Reshaped Legal Landscape

Hussein Hallaj, Saba IP, Syria

Following an extended period of regulatory uncertainty and restricted engagement in Syria, the current landscape is gradually evolving in a manner that warrants renewed attention from rights holders.

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UK

Getty Images v Stability AI - The Trial is Over, But What is its Relevance for Copyright Law in the UK and Internationally?

Ellen Keenan-O’Malley, EIP, United Kingdom

The date of 9 June 2025, was bookmarked in the diary of many intellectual property lawyers worldwide as it marked the start of the long-awaited trial in the case of Getty Images (US), Inc. and Others v Stability Al Ltd. The trial took place over three weeks before Mrs Justice Joanna Smith, raising pertinent issues regarding the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and copyright law.

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Ukraine

Renewal of Deadlines in the Field of Intellectual Property in Ukraine

Sergiy Barbashyn, Barbashyn Law Firm, Ukraine

In the field of intellectual property (IP), timely compliance with deadlines is crucial to ensure the protection of intellectual property rights, such as patents, trademarks, industrial designs, or copyrights. After all, in case of non-payment or failure to meet payment deadlines, IP right holders can lose their rights.

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NRGs News

Japan

The Japanese group's e-journal "A.I.P.P.I." latest issue (Vol. 50, No. 3) is now available to all AIPPI members.

Masatoshi Abe, AIPPI Japan, Japan

The AIPPI Japanese Group is pleased to inform you that the latest issue (Vol. 50, No. 3) of the Japanese Group's e-journal "A.I.P.P.I." is now available to all AIPPI members.

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Qatar

Strategic IP Partnership Signed with Korea

Sami Nusair, Saba IP, Qatar

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) in Qatar has recently signed a strategic partnership program with the Korea Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) to support the development of a national intellectual property strategy and strengthen institutional capacity in the country.

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UAE

Recent Updates from AIPPI UAE Group

Tariq Al Alami, Saba & Co, AIPPI UAE

The AIPPI-UAE Patent Group launched a series of thematic webinars aimed at deepening discussions around key trends shaping the intellectual property landscape.

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UAE

Joint Statement with the USA to Accelerate Patent Grant Procedures

Namir Sioufi, Saba IP, UAE

On the sidelines of the 66th Series of Meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva, the United Arab Emirates and the United States of America signed a Joint Statement of Intent to enhance bilateral cooperation on patent examination.

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Upcoming Events

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Mark your calendars for 5–6 February 2026 as the AIPPI MidTerm Meeting heads to the vibrant city of Marrakech, Morocco! Nestled at the foothills of the Atlas Mountains and rich in culture, colour, and history, Marrakech promises an unforgettable setting for our first gathering of 2026.

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