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Myanmar opens applications for the registration of copyright and related rights

Myanmar opens applications for the registration of copyright and related rights

01 March 2024

Subsequently, on February 13, 2024, the IP Agency issued a notification specifying the required government fees to be paid for matters related to copyrights and related rights.

Myanmar’s IP Experts 2023

Myanmar’s IP Experts 2023

30 November 2023

Eight years ago, in 2015, Asia IP visited Yangon, the commercial centre of Myanmar, for the first time, in search of Myanmar’s long-promised (and longer-awaited) suite of intellectual property laws.

India’s IP Experts 2023

India’s IP Experts 2023

30 November 2023

Intellectual property filings in India continue to soar, accounting for the sixth-largest number of patent applications globally.

Lessons from copyright infringement, forgery issues involving Bangladeshi song

Lessons from copyright infringement, forgery issues involving Bangladeshi song

06 February 2024

Dhaka lawyer says importance of due diligence, efficient enforcement mechanisms, need for awareness of copyright laws are among the key takeaways.

Tilleke & Gibbins joins Drew Network Asia

Tilleke & Gibbins joins Drew Network Asia

28 December 2023

Tilleke brings Drew membership to nine countries, 824 fee earners.

The rise of location-based entertainment: IP and data privacy issues

The rise of location-based entertainment: IP and data privacy issues

30 November 2023

Location-based entertainment is growing in popularity, creating immersive and memorable experiences for consumers. But it also brings about challenges with branding and copyrights.

Steamboat Willie enters into public domain; IP lawyer gives his thoughts

Steamboat Willie enters into public domain; IP lawyer gives his thoughts

15 January 2024

“While the public domain welcomes reinvention of the original Mickey, leveraging his image for commercial purposes or generating content featuring his later incarnations without express permission from Disney remains strictly prohibited,” he said.

Malaysia launches copyright program

Malaysia launches copyright program

11 January 2024

Copyright to You (CR2U) aims to expedite the certification and notification of voluntary copyright for the creative industry in Malaysia.

Does a forged deed of assignment confer rights?

Does a forged deed of assignment confer rights?

01 January 2024

A forged deed of assignment, even if registered with the relevant government office, does not confer rights to the assignee due to lack of consent of the copyright owner, as held by the Philippine Supreme Court in the case of M.Y. Intercontinental Tr...

Thailand beefs up efforts to combat piracy

Thailand beefs up efforts to combat piracy

04 January 2024

The DIP is also working with Facebook to create technologies for detecting and eliminating counterfeit goods.

Pakistan now a signatory to Marrakesh Treaty

Pakistan now a signatory to Marrakesh Treaty

22 December 2023

Accession to Treaty will enable the visually-impaired to access copyright works via braille, other formats

UN, ABBA songwriter launch online platform to aid musicians in IP

UN, ABBA songwriter launch online platform to aid musicians in IP

15 December 2023

This online platform aims to teach artists how to ensure they are fairly compensated for their labor.

Clampdown on digital piracy: Vietnam to form specialized unit for the task

Clampdown on digital piracy: Vietnam to form specialized unit for the task

15 December 2023

The move is encouraging for a country where copyright infringement is sometimes associated with organized crime

Digital celebrities: The reality of IP in a virtual world

Digital celebrities: The reality of IP in a virtual world

31 October 2023

From loss of revenue to IP misuse, virtual celebrities give rise to significant intellectual property challenges. Espie Angelica A. de Leon addresses these challenges and the measures to take.

Copyright museum opens in South Korea

Copyright museum opens in South Korea

01 December 2023

Safeguarding the rights of creators is a fundamental prerequisite for the advancement of culture, arts and content industries, said the minister.