China’s ACPAA Bans AI-Generated Patent Filings, Limits Fee Compet

On September 22, 2025, the Association of entirely Chinese patents lawyers (ACPAA) published the revised code of professional ethics and practice discipline for patent agents (专利代理职业道德与执业纪律规范) “To further improve the professional quality of patent agents, normalize the practice of patent agents and ensure the high quality development of the patent agencies” in China. Two key…

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Ukraine floats 23% tax on certain cryptographic income, exemptions for stablescoins

The financial regulator of Ukraine proposed to impose certain cryptographic transactions as personal income at a rate of up to 23%, but excluding cryptographic and crypto transactions and stabaces. Cryptographic transactions would be taxed at 18% with a military levy of 5% more within the framework of the proposed framework, released April 8 by Ukraine…

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