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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.
IPOPHL partners with pharmaceutical association for anti-counterfeiting measures
19 April 2024This is to better safeguard the public from fake medications and create a local climate that supports more accessible, high-quality healthcare innovations.
SILF kicks off AI conference in New Delhi
19 April 2024'Digital revolution nearly reaches down to the last man in the queue'
Thailand celebrates Songkran; plans to enlist other regions as IP festivals
17 April 2024Apart from Songkran in Bangkok, Thailand is preparing to enlist 15 other provinces as IP festivals.
Seller of illegal streaming devices at popular shopping centre in Singapore charged in court
17 April 2024More targeted approach to address illegal streaming in SG may work better, says IP lawyer.
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
Managing IP in conflict zones, an IP lawyer weighs in
11 April 2024“Is there a legal framework for IP prosecution and enforcement? If so, are there effective institutions in place to prosecute and enforce the protection of IP?” asked Yu.
South Korea significantly increases prison sentences for stealing or leaking technology secrets
11 April 2024The amended legislation also adds more assessment criteria to the process of authorizing foreign corporations’ mergers and acquisitions of Korean businesses.
IP Australia adopts Madrid Goods and Services list for trademark applications
08 April 2024Madrid List offers multiple benefits, including for first-time trademark applicants.
India’s Draft Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2024 notified
05 April 2024Among others, examination timeline now down from 48 to 31 months, speeding up patent registration.
Uzbekistan joins Hague Agreement on Industrial Designs
05 April 2024This move facilitates the registration of industrial designs and makes them more accessible to enterprises looking to grow internationally.
The Philippines celebrates National Intellectual Property Month
05 April 2024The theme for the IP Month is “IP and SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).”
IP Australia launches new patent search tool
05 April 2024Patent professionals give their assessment of the Australian Patent Search platform.
From Nykaa to Cycle, Titan to Abbott, Anand and Anand secures well-known status for 11 marks
02 April 2024Noida-based Anand and Anand has secured well-known status for 11 marks belonging to various leading Indian and international companies – all on the same day.
Sri Lanka, Thailand sign agreement to enhance IP rights
28 March 2024With this move, Sri Lanka hopes to mitigate its worst financial crisis.