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Hong Kong legislators push to remove the Queen from local laws
06 December 2022Hong Kong legislators have called into question why colonial-era laws remain on the city’s books, and why such laws continue to refer to “the Queen”. Hong Kong was “reunified” with mainland China in 1997.
Did Chrissy Teigen copy Auckland cake shop’s trade dress for baking kits?
05 December 2022IP lawyer says it’s hard to prove that packaging is deceptively similar.
BIP Asia: Philippines to create an efficient, inclusive IP rights system
02 December 2022The Philippines will continue intensifying efforts to create not only an efficient and inclusive IP rights system but also an IP regime that is responsive to emerging challenges.
BIP Asia: Making IP investing accessible and easy in ASEAN
01 December 2022At the Business of IP Asia Forum AWGIPC Chair Rowel S. Barba boasted of numerous breakthroughs that support business needs, including the development of unified IP platforms and databases.
Philippines Implements Sui Generis To Protect GIs
30 November 2022After nearly 20 years of research, the Philippines has finally come ot with a sui generis to protect GIs.
Indonesian President calls for IP waiver broadening; IP lawyer agrees on IP waiver on Patent of Inve...
29 November 2022Widodo calls for broadening of IP waiver on health issues.
Malaysia Holds Successful Event for Digital Creators
22 November 2022This event is an opportunity for digital creators in Malaysia to enhance their IP.
IPOPHL Advises Patents For Handloom Weavers
18 November 2022It is for their protection and security.
2022 FIFA World Cup a showcase of sports innovations
18 November 2022More innovations, adapted technologies from other sports, designs to thrill football fans in coming years
Thai sector collaborates with IPR owners to combat IP infringement
15 November 2022Thailand Is currently working with different sectors to combat IP infringement.
IPOS, MinLaw launch public consultation on draft regulations for CMOs
09 November 2022The public consultation is part of an ongoing review of Singapore’s copyright regime.
BARISTA as a trademark?
08 November 2022Oat milk company’s bid to register BARISTA as a trademark in New Zealand successfully opposed
India jumps 41 notches from 2015 in 2022 Global Innovation Index
03 November 2022IP filings, Make in India contributed to India’s progress, among others, but infrastructure needs improvement
Meta Adds New IP Tools
03 November 2022Meta has launched improvements to its Brand Rights Protection Manager Tool Now, it is adding more functionality to the tool. Will this protect and secure more users and brands?
Pakistan doing very well innovation wise, ranks 87th on Global Innovation Index 2022
25 October 2022Lawyer says this indicates importance of improving and effectively implementing IP laws in Pakistan