Venezuelan Patent and Trademark Office notified about increased official fee rates for all IP matters on May 5, 2015.
Patent and trademark offices worldwide aim to implementation of the electronic services to simplify procedures and create paperless environment.
Important changes to the IP Legislation entered into force in Kazakhstan as of April 20, 2015.
Design applications (international and national) filed on or after May 13, 2015 will receive an extended validaty term of 15 years after issuance.