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IP Vietnam registered industrial designs now part of DESIGNview
27 February 2024The global search tool adds over 52,000 industrial designs from IP Vietnam into its roster.
Public consultation on draft Model AI Governance Framework for Generative AI ongoing in Singapore
27 February 2024The draft framework is timely, yet lacking, says legal expert.
IPOS rejects Google opposition to registration of “confusingly similar” mark in Singapore
23 February 2024Google failed on grounds of confusing similarity, anti-dilution, unfair advantage, among others.
Anyone creating AI materials might still be prosecuted, says MyIPO chairman
23 February 2024He said this at a media meet and greet held in connection with the National Intellectual Property Awards 2024 (AHIN2024).
Qatar begins operations in patent appeal
23 February 2024“The aim of this initiative is to promote innovation and safeguard the rights of inventors and intellectual property owners,” said Ali Hasan.
Now it’s India vs Bangladesh over the GI tag for Tangail saree
22 February 2024Bangladesh protests GI protection awarded in India for the women’s garment exported to several countries.
Of potato chips and PepsiCo: Peeling the layers of issues involved
16 February 2024The case in India includes issues on incorrect information and farmers’ rights
China introduces pharmaceutical patent term compensation system
16 February 2024“The calculation of pharmaceutical patent term compensation below is crucial for the stakeholders in the pharmaceutical sector,” said Ming Liu.
Delhi High Court demystifies law on product-by-process claims
16 February 2024Key findings from India’s first litigation elaborating on product-by-process patent
Indonesian book giant addresses online content piracy, IP lawyers respond
16 February 2024“These options are not exclusive from one another, as the author and/or publishers may pursue more than one measure simultaneously,” said Wulansari.
Myanmar now accepts industrial designs registrations
09 February 2024This was announced on January 31, 2024, following the enforcement of the Industrial Design Law on October 31, 2023.
Lessons from copyright infringement, forgery issues involving Bangladeshi song
06 February 2024Dhaka lawyer says importance of due diligence, efficient enforcement mechanisms, need for awareness of copyright laws are among the key takeaways.
ENZAFruit wins infringement case against local grower in China
06 February 2024The victory also boosts confidence in the agrifood industry in China and its ability to address infringement cases related to produce.
Philippines, Brunei partner for patent service
06 February 2024“This demonstrates increased confidence in the effectiveness of our processes and our tried-and-true expertise in emerging technologies,” said IPOPHL Director General Rowel S. Barba.
South Korean city set to destroy BTS sculpture over IP rights
05 February 2024This decision is believed to be a response to a growing conflict over IP rights started by HYBE, the entertainment company managing the globally acclaimed K-pop group BTS.