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Thailand partners with royal police to combat IP violations
04 December 2025The initiative aims to remove Thailand from USTR’s notorious market list under the Special 301 Report.
Myanmar releases new rules governing GIs
04 December 2025The rules complete Myanmar’s framework for registering and protecting GI products.
A milestone in India: First smell trademark application accepted
04 December 2025Indian regulator prepared to update toolkit when branding evolves, says lawyer.
IP lawyer: Nepal at a crossroads between TRIPS obligations and outdated legal requirement
04 December 2025Recent developments involving strict requirement for trademark use that doesn’t align with TRIPS.
Kazakhstan now has an AI law
27 November 2025The AI law provides that a prompt may be copyrighted, among others.
China launches crackdown on illegal IP agency practices
27 November 2025The rectification campaign will target “seriously illegal agencies and practitioners.”
U.S. creative sector raises concerns over ‘problematic’ amendments to Philippine IP Code
27 November 2025The changes could weaken the Philippines’ copyright protections.
Business Software Alliance lobbies for text and data mining exception in India’s copyright law
27 November 2025A strong case for inclusion of TDM exception, says lawyer.
Sri Lanka moves to update copyright laws amid music industry disputes
19 November 2025Trade minister appoints experts to align local IP rules with global standards.
Slim Shady, Swim Shady: Eminem takes Australian beach essentials brand to court
19 November 2025The names sound similar, but brand founder said they followed the right process
Plant variety rights infringement: World’s largest kiwifruit marketer wins case in China
19 November 2025More than just a fruit, more than just a win for Zespri
Thailand promotes ePCT system for faster, cheaper international patents
19 November 2025Over 80 percent of Thailand’s PCT applications are filed through ePCT, showing the system’s efficiency.
South Korean retailers double down on character IP as competition intensifies
19 November 2025Retailers use popular characters to drive sales.
Indonesia seeks China’s support for treat on digital copyright governance
13 November 2025Indonesia aims to build support for a new treaty and deepen bilateral IP cooperation with China.
Cambodia reaffirms commitment to IP protection
09 November 2025Cambodia helped shape future ASEAN IP plans and supported new programmes.