USPTO Expedited Patent Examination Changes – Give and Take
The USPTO has made a couple of announcements of interest to applicants seeking to expedite examination of their patent applications.
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IP News to Peruse
Lower CHF Equivalent Madrid Fees Soon for New Zealand
From 23rd November 2025, the amounts payable in Swiss Francs (CHF) for International Registrations that designate or subsequently designate New Zealand, and for renewals involving New Zealand designations, will lower by more than 15%.
Read moreEPO Set to Allow Colour and Grey-Scale Patent Drawings
From 1st October 2025 the EPO will allow for the filing of patent drawings in colour or grey-scale provided they are in an electronic format.
Read moreUnpackaging Unjustified Threats Damages Claims in the Fickle Toy Trading Industry
In Cabo Concepts Ltd v MGA Entertainment (UK) Ltd 2025 EWHC 1451, despite findings of abuse of a dominant position and unjustified threats of patent infringement against MGA, Cabo’s claim for damages failed as the Judge held on a counterfactual basis that Cabo would not have traded profitably in any event.
Read moreBetting on Allowability of Late Patent Claim Amendments Proves Too Risky
In Angel Playing Cards Co Ltd [2025] NZIPOPAT 6 the Assistant Commissioner (AC) refused claim amendments that were only made after the section 71 deadline had passed.
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