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Malaysian official: Public understanding of IP is still low
30 April 2024“We are dedicated to supporting the local community in order to foster and grow their creativity as well as assist more innovative business owners in safeguarding their intellectual property,” she said.
USPTO, Nepal’s Ministry for Industry, Commerce and Supplies ink MoU for bilateral cooperation in IP...
30 April 2024The move is seen as a positive one for Nepal where IP receives little attention.
AI providers required to safeguard IP rights, says Japan report
26 April 2024The report says that various parties will need to collaborate at every stage in order to safeguard intellectual property rights.
SG’s Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law champions green innovation on World IP Day
26 April 2024Minister K Shanmugam SC cites Singapore’s efforts in green innovation, sustainable development and IP.
Saudi Arabia embraces international IP standards; SAIP adopts e-portal system
25 April 2024These changes will bring increased efficiency, alignment with international standards and longer design protection.
India’s Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023 which covers digital piracy awaits formal notification
24 April 2024Lawyer discusses strengths and weaknesses of the bill’s provisions on digital piracy of films.
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.