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20 August 2024NewsPatentsMarisa Woutersen

China standards push takes out 50% of TM agencies

Standardisation efforts see 2023 drop in the patent bar exam takers and registered trademark agencies | Marks the first decline in a decade | Report also highlights a 16.6% increase in patent agencies and boost in professional qualifications.

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