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Uzbekistan, Korea launch US$9.73M project to modernize IP administration
06 February 2026It plans to enhance the efficiency, accuracy and stability of its IP Administration and IP Adliya information systems.
Law doesn’t punish lawful design-arounds but doesn’t spare passing off, says SG lawyer
06 February 2026Inventor’s passing off claim succeeds in SG door system patent case, infringement allegation rejected
Startups: Guard Against Costly IP Mistakes
05 February 2026Experts Warn Startups Against Costly IP Mistakes at High Level Innovation Strategy Panel
Stronger Collaboration and Simplified IP Processes will make Technology Licensing Easier
05 February 2026Experts Call for Stronger Academia–Industry Collaboration and Simplified IP Processes at Technology Licensing Panel.
India Urged to Triple R&D Investment
04 February 2026Achieving True Technology Sovereignty will take vastly increased R&D spending by government and private companies
Judicial Leader Call for Stronger IP Literacy and Faster Innovation Governance
04 February 2026On the opening day of the GIPC, legal experts and members of the judiciary underscored the growing importance of intellectual property rights in shaping innovation, economic growth, and public welfare.
IPOPHL extends international patent filing assistance programme
30 January 2026The Philippines marks its 25th year as a PCT contracting state.
Singapore deepens crackdown on digital piracy with fourth Sim Lim Square sentencing
30 January 2026Several investigations from the 2022 raids remain open, and more cases are expected to follow.
FLAsia 2026, Asia’s Leading Franchising and Licensing Show, returns with new vision at the helm
29 January 2026The event will showcase commercialized IP and regional licensing opportunities.
South Korea, China sign agreement on strengthening IP relations
27 January 2026Curbing counterfeits and applying AI in patent analysis are among the covered areas.
UAE enacts new law on the protection of new plant varieties
27 January 2026The move reflects UAE’s broader push toward sustainable and innovation-driven agriculture.
India’s Madras High Court cancels marks already registered
22 January 2026The registrations violated Rule 33 of the trademark law.
Thailand registers Irish whiskey as GI
21 January 2026It highlights Thailand’s long-standing cooperation with the EU on IP.
Sting versus Storm: PepsiCo wins over Pakistani energy drink company in legal battle
21 January 2026Intellectual property and competition law take the spotlight.
Hong Kong’s Toys & Games Fair showcases commercial use of IP through “Pop & Play” pavilion
16 January 2026The fair reflects the growing commercial role of IP licensing in Asia’s toy and collectibles market.