ISBQPIP Market Share Analysis for June 2026

Code of Conduct of the International Standards Board for Qualified Patent Information Professionals (ISBQPIP) 1 Application of the Code This code applies to any person who is registered as a Qualified Patent Information Professional [hereinafter "QPIP"]   2 Definitions In this code, the following definitions are applicable:  "Client" means any one who asks services of a QPIP such as any natural person (e.g. fellow employees), a legal entity (e.g. corporations) or regulatory authority (e.g, a Patent Office or a legal body in a jurisdiction authorized to administer or regulate laws or procedures of that jurisdiction ); “Legal advice or legal opinion” means providing verbal or written statements to a client that a patent claim may or may not be infringed or that a patent claim may or may not be anticipated or considered obvious in light of the search results.  "Professional service provider" means any natural person or legal entity who provides services or goods to a QPIP; and   3 Objectives of the Code 3.1 The objectives of this code are to: explain the professional conduct required of QPIPs in their dealings with their clients, other professional service providers and regulatory authorities; and inform clients or others who deal with a QPIP to understand the obligations of the QPIP under the code.   4 Examples in the Code This code contains examples of behaviour to assist QPIPs and their clients to understand this code and the conduct it covers.  The examples are not limiting or exhaustive.   5 Core Obligations 5.1 QPIPs must act at all times: in accordance with the law; and in the best interests of all of their clients; and in the public interest; and in the interest of the QPIP profession as a whole. 5.2 If a QPIP is unable to act in accordance with these four core obligations, the QPIP has the right to refuse to act unless the conflict can be resolved. 5.3 A QPIP must not provide any legal advice or legal opinion to a client unless the QPIP is qualified to provide