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Indonesia tightens patent filing rules with new ministry of law regulation
20 March 2026Indonesia updates patent rules with faster reviews and new administrative remedies.
Australia’s SC rules in favour of designer Katie Perry in trademark battle with Katy Perry
20 March 2026The limits of reputation and other takeaways in trademark clash spanning 17 years.
Ozempic patent expiry opens door for generics in India, China, Canada
20 March 2026Patent lapse opens pathway for more affordable diabetes and obesity treatments.
First in Southeast Asia: Vietnam enacts standalone AI Law
18 March 2026No specific IP provisions but prohibits data collection or processing that violates IP
Additional international search options for PCT applicants in Australia
16 March 2026EPO and IPOS added as new options for patent filers.
The IP Australia Podcast launched
16 March 2026First four episodes deal with important topics for startups and small businesses.
Indonesia introduces new rules to speed up trademark process
16 March 2026New rules promise quicker approvals and clearer procedure.
Philippines introduces copyright toolkit for local musicians
16 March 2026Philippines advances copyright awareness with new toolkit.
European Parliament demands transparency, fair pay for AI-used content
16 March 2026New measures aim to protect creators from unauthorized scraping by AI.
AI assistant Claude launches legal plug-in to speed research and document analysis
11 March 2026New AI plug-in boosts efficiency as experts warn of risks.
Alleged leak of ex-army chief’s unpublished memoir sparks copyright concerns in India
06 March 2026Opposition leader quoted passages from the book in Parliament.
Miniso launches Miniso Land in Malaysia as part of its IP-driven strategy
06 March 2026Miniso Land Malaysia offers immersive zones, rare merchandise and interactive character experiences.
Pop Mart sues Bambu Lab in 3D‑printing IP dispute
06 March 2026Lawsuit targets model-sharing site over Labubu character files.
South Korea rolls out one-month patent review for AI and biotech startups
04 March 2026Startups to benefit from rapid, prioritized IP examination.
Cambodia unveils dedicated GI database
04 March 2026Cambodian origin products gain stronger protection and better visibility.