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Copyright
SG’s Copyright Act 2021: Public consultation on exceptions involving access control measures begins
24 April 2024Ministry of Law, IPOS seek feedback on whether these exceptions should be retained, modified, etc.
India’s Copyright Office issues record number of registration certificates for FY 2023-2024
12 April 202436,729 copyright applications filed, around 45,000 disposed
Japan’s IP Experts 2024
29 February 2024Publishers in Japan are concerned about whether the country’s copyright laws adequately protect against generative AI
United Arab Emirates IP Experts 2024
29 February 2024The future for intellectual property in the United Arab Emirates appears bright, thanks to a number of government initiatives.
Indian gov’t says country’s existing IP regime can protect AI-generated works
22 March 2024No need for separate rights, says gov’t, but IP lawyer believes legislation should be amended.
The inheritance of IP rights
29 February 2024Most people aren’t aware that inheritance of IP rights is possible – and that it comes with complications.
Towards a more equitable copyright system
29 February 2024For the second time, the Supreme Court of the Philippines has urged the Philippines Congress and the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) to amend RA 8293 or the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines (IP Code), to allow th...
Did the Ed Sheeran copyright case blur the lines for music creativity?
29 February 2024Ed Sheeran’s recent copyright case may be seen as a turning point for the music industry, but caution must still be exercised among songwriters and producers. How similar is too similar?
When Mickey Mouse enters the public domain
29 February 2024Even when copyrighted works enter the public domain, not everything can be rehashed into other mediums.
Latest in New Zealand divorced couple copyright case: Artist gets exclusive rights
14 March 2024Is copyright created during a relationship, relationship property?
Copyright protection for AI-generated works: A landmark Chinese court ruling
29 February 2024A landmark ruling from the Beijing Internet Court carries significant implications for the future of AI and IP in China, as it indicates that the Chinese courts would be willing to recognize the copyrightability of AI-generated works in appropriate c...
IPOPHL releases statutory fair use guidelines to clarify rules on copyright exceptions
07 March 2024This is to help Filipino innovators, educators and creatives develop a deeper knowledge of IP rights by offering clarity and direction.
Weak copyright compliance hounds India’s music publishing industry, according to report
07 March 2024IP lawyer discusses the issue and recommends measures for improving copyright compliance
Asia IP Awards 2023: Toasting the Winners
31 January 2024For the first time since 2019, the Asia IP Awards were held live on November 2, 2023. The awards named top trademarks, patents and copyright practices as determined by in-house counsel from Asia, Europe and the Americas
Asia IP Copyright Rankings 2024
29 February 2024The results of the 2024 Asia IP Copyright survey are in. Find out which firms stand out from the rest.