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Vietnam gov’t issues Decree 65 providing guidelines for implementing provisions of amended IP law
30 September 2023IP lawyer discusses two remarkable points of Decree 65.
Ministry keen to develop an integrated protection environment for various IP applications, says UAE...
30 September 2023This includes preserving the rights of authors, contiguous rights, and intellectual works in all sectors of literature, the arts, and sciences.
Pakistan’s General Cosmetics Act 2023
26 September 2023Among others, it covers counterfeit or fake cosmetic products
IPOPHL unveils new rules on site-blocking
26 September 2023This move is expected to significantly restrict access to pirated websites.
IP protection at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games
22 September 2023The Games’ emblem, slogan and mascots have earned the “special symbol” tag
Australia adds Matildas World Cup matches to its anti-siphoning list
22 September 2023The list means subscription operators cannot secure rights before FTA broadcasters have had an opportunity to do so.
India’s IP office seeks comments, suggestions for manuals revision
21 September 2023Manuals and guidelines for revision are those for patents, designs, trademarks, GIs and copyright.
Thai social media furious over dessert trademark, restaurant apologizes
21 September 2023The incident happened when Lukkaithong Thai Royal Restaurant uploaded a picture of a popular dessert on its Facebook page.
Australian law firms see strong second half, but lawyers aren’t necessarily happy
19 September 2023Australian law firms are busy, but lawyers are more likely to leave than their global peers.
Hogan Lovells launches AI Engage Hub
17 September 2023Free resource 'centralizes AI insights, regulatory developments and events,' firm says.
Colour trademark applications: Include a colour swatch or not?
14 September 2023What can be done when the shade of green on an energy drink doesn't match that on the trademark registration?
IPOPHL, WIPO hold Asian Innovation conference
13 September 2023Event supports accelerated development of innovation ecosystems, skills and capacities in IP management.
Patent applications in Chinese universities increase
12 September 2023This is due to the growing emphasis on intellectual property protection across all sectors of society.
Guidance for trademark classification of emerging technologies issued in Australia
12 September 2023Guidelines clarifies unclear areas of classifying NFTs, blockchain, etc.
Indian satellite lands on moon; brands capitalize on its success
11 September 2023Various entities in the market are piggybacking on the wave of Chandrayaan-3’s successful landing.