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New PCT Rules Boost Patent Searches
As of 1 January , new Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) rules are strengthening international patent searches. The changes expand the minimum documentation available to examiners by adding 19 new national patent collections and gradually more in the future, while full-text patent applications are replacing image-only formats. This enables more precise, text-based searching and a deeper, more reliable assessment of prior art. For applicants, these updates mean stronger, more c

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Jan 29


Adrian Esquivel Selected for INTA Committee
We are proud to announce that our partner, Adrian Esquivel , has been selected to serve on the International Trademark Association (INTA) Famous and Well-Known Marks Committee This appointment highlights Adrian’s long-standing commitment to advancing trademark law and promoting fair, effective brand protection worldwide. In this role, Adrian will contribute to the development and advocacy of INTA’s policies surrounding high-profile marks, ensuring that legal frameworks acros

EMPS
Nov 19, 2025


Ranked by IAM Patent 1000
#iam1000 #patents The prestigious international publication IAM Patent 1000 , which specialises in evaluating patent firms and...

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Aug 13, 2025


ECTA Berlin is here!
#ecta Once again, our partner Adrián Esquivel will be attending the annual meeting of the European Community Trademark Association...

EMPS
Jun 11, 2025


See you at INTA San Diego
#sandiego #inta Is that time of the year! Esquivel & Martin Santos will attend the INTA Annual Meeting in San Diego from May 17-21. INTA...

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Apr 3, 2025


Ranked by World Trademark Review
#wtr1000 The renowned WTR 1000 ranking, which slects the world's leading firms in the field of trademarks and intellectual property, has...

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Mar 10, 2025


Five million PCT applications published
#pct #patents The PCT system ("Patent Cooperation Treaty"), which is currently celebrating its 47th year in operation, published its 5...

EMPS
Jan 15, 2025
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