Section
News Analysis
Uzbekistan joins WIPO ALERT platform
11 September 2023This WIPO ALERT platform aims to put a stop to the operations of pirate websites that profit from advertising, among others.
What to expect in 2023 AIPPI World Congress
06 September 2023The AIPPI is getting ready to host the upcoming World Congress this coming October.
India introduces Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
06 September 2023A step forward, but not sufficient to safeguard data privacy, say some IP attorneys
WIPO-IPOS IP For Innovation Awards winners announced at IP Week@SG 2023
06 September 2023Companies in the biotech, entertainment and transport sectors were hailed for successful use of IP
Cambodia adopts single multi-class trademark application system
06 September 2023On August 1, 2023, Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce’s Intellectual Property Department issued Announcement No. 2501 for trademark applicants.
IPOS launches framework for enterprises to disclose, communicate value of intangible assets
05 September 2023Launched during IP Week@SG 2023, the Intangibles Disclosure Framework will help enterprises commercialize their IAs
ASEAN launches IP register
04 September 2023This new online platform is a centralized information portal incorporating up-to-date IP-related data from the ten ASEAN member states.
Innovation-related filings increase in the Philippines
04 September 2023The startup environment in Manila alone has increased to US$3.5 billion, up 85 percent from the US$2.1 billion indicated in the 2022 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER).
China issues rules for regulating generative AI
04 September 2023China has implemented Interim Measures for the Management of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services.
India: DPIIT notifies proposed amendments in Patent Rules, 2003
03 September 2023India’s Department for Promotion of Industy and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has notified proposed amendments in the Patent Rules, 2003, a move lawyers at LexOrbis call "positive."
Google’s use of trademarks as keywords makes it liable for infringement – Delhi HC
31 August 2023Delhi High Court issues ruling over trademark infringement case involving keyword-based advertising.
Pakistan’s Trade Mark Amendments Act 2023: President Arif Alvi gives assent
31 August 2023Act contains a chapter on international registration of trademarks under the Madrid Protocol.
Cambodia issues announcement for mark owners to submit statement of use or non-use on time
31 August 2023According to Announcement No. 2652, failure to submit affidavit of use will invalidate the trademark.
China explains new rules on suspending trademark review
31 August 2023CNIPA issues new internal rules allowing for the suspension of trademark applications.
Linklaters launches Making Links Asia University Programme in Asia, Middle East
30 August 2023Global firm announces expansion of programme that runs in the UK, Europe and the United States.