Our China IP Newsletter is published in English and is intended to inform UK stakeholders of recent developments in the Chinese IP environment. The most recent edition covers news from October 2025 Read the newsletter here
Ben KempNovember 13, 2025
EU Network of Comprehensive Cancer Centres reaches key milestone The European Network of Comprehensive Cancer Centres (EUnetCCC), a key flagship initiative of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, was launched in Paris this week. Supported by €90 million of EU investment under the EU4Heath Programme, the objective of the Network is to support cancer patients in accessing high-quality prevention, diagnosis, treatment and…
Ben KempNovember 13, 2025
New guidance has been issued regarding seeking designation of devices: How to Prepare a Pre-Request for Designation (Pre-RFD) | FDA
Ben KempNovember 13, 2025
Rare therapies and UK regulatory considerations Page summary: A paper outlining MHRA’s intentions to make it quicker and easier to get rare disease therapies tested, manufactured and approved in the UK. Change made: First published. Time updated: 7:55am, 2 November 2025 Major change for rare disease treatments on way, signals MHRA Page summary: New paper sets out UK regulator’s intentions…
Ben KempNovember 13, 2025
Lumpy skin disease in Europe Page summary: Preliminary and updated outbreak assessments for lumpy skin disease in Europe. Change made: Added outbreak assessment for lumpy skin disease in Europe, 28 October 2025. Time updated: 3:30pm, 3 November 2025 Foot and mouth disease in North Africa and the Middle East Page summary: Preliminary outbreak assessment of the foot and mouth disease…
Ben KempNovember 13, 2025
Countering sanctions evasion: guidance for freight and shipping Page summary: For freight forwarders, carriers, hauliers, customs intermediaries, postal and express operators, and other companies facilitating the movement of goods. Change made: First published. Time updated: 12:06pm, 3 November 2025 Service and performance code for export licensing Page summary: Sets out the government’s service delivery objectives, commitments and targets for management…
Ben KempNovember 13, 2025
Public Switched Telephone Network charter Page summary: The Public Switched Telephone Network charter sets out a voluntary agreement between the government and communication providers to protect vulnerable people when they are moved onto digital services. Change made: Digital Space added to the list of signatories. Time updated: 1:54pm, 6 November 2025 UK Semiconductor Advisory Panel: Terms of Reference Page summary:…
Ben KempNovember 13, 2025
Find a professional to certify export health certificates Page summary: A list of organisations in England, Scotland and Wales that inspect and certify animals and animal products for export. The list does not include every certifier. Change made: Updated the lists for England and Scotland of professionals who can certify export health certificates. Time updated: 10:33am, 5 November 2025 Risk…
Ben KempNovember 13, 2025
Customs, VAT and excise UK transition legislation from 1 January 2021 Page summary: This collection brings together customs, VAT and excise EU Exit legislation and notices that have the force of law applicable to UK transition. Change made: The Customs Tariff (Preferential Trade Arrangements) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 added. Time updated: 3:34pm, 5 November 2025 Check if you can claim a…
Ben KempNovember 13, 2025