The State Intellectual Property Office of China issues new draft Patent Law on July 31, 2006 for public commenting. After reviewing the comments, a revised version of the draft was submitted to the State Council for approval on December 27, 2006.Details

The US Patent and Trademark Office issues a proposed five-year strategic plan to enhance American innovation and competitiveness at home and abroad. Details

The Chinese State Intellectual Property Office announced in May 2006 the New Patent Examination Guidelines by Order No. 38. The English version is now available on-line.

Is the Candaidan Supreme Court reversing its decision under Harvard Mouse by allowing gene patents to be enforced against a GM plant grown outside the laboratory, or is a natural result of change of the composition of the Court? Details

On May 25, 2006 U.S. Senator Leahy introduced S. 3175 to provide authority to grant compulsory patent licenses to U.S. generic drug manufacturers to make generic versions of patented drugs for exports to least-developed or developing nations.

India is required to comply, under the terms of the WTO, to implement TRIPs-standard IPR protection laws by 2005. Details

New patent law for the United Arab Emirates Details