09/09/2026
The EUIPO - European Union Intellectual Property Office, through its project in , SCOPE IPR, supported discussions on the convergence of trade mark examination practices across during a regional meeting held in , , on 18-20 August 2026.
Bringing together senior trade mark officials from ASEAN Member States’ IP offices with the goal of reviewing the ASEAN Common Guidelines for the Substantive Examination of Trade Marks and ensuring they remain aligned with evolving legal developments, international best practices, and the needs of trade mark system users.
The discussions also explored ways to enhance the accessibility and practical use of the Guidelines, contributing to greater consistency and transparency in trade mark examination across the region.
Read more: https://internationalipcooperation.eu/en/scopeipr/news/european-union-intellectual-property-office-euipo-supports-review-asean-trade-mark
For more information, consult the Guidelines for Examination of EU trade marks, designs and craft and industrial geographical indications: https://www.euipo.europa.eu/en/guidelines.