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Foreign-related IP cases grow in China, 2025 report shows
12 February 2026China’s IP Court reports rising cases, foreign involvement and increasing punitive damages.
UK landmark ruling reshapes AI patent strategy
12 February 2026UK aligns its approach with European practice.
South Korean music to receive greater royalties in China under new licensing deals
10 February 2026The agreements lay the foundation for more transparent and timely payments.
Uzbekistan, Korea launch US$9.73M project to modernize IP administration
06 February 2026It plans to enhance the efficiency, accuracy and stability of its IP Administration and IP Adliya information systems.
Law doesn’t punish lawful design-arounds but doesn’t spare passing off, says SG lawyer
06 February 2026Inventor’s passing off claim succeeds in SG door system patent case, infringement allegation rejected
Laos PDR establishes framework for collective management organizations
06 February 2026The newly issued decision follows an earlier draft that was released for public consultation.
Startups: Guard Against Costly IP Mistakes
05 February 2026Experts Warn Startups Against Costly IP Mistakes at High Level Innovation Strategy Panel
Stronger Collaboration and Simplified IP Processes will make Technology Licensing Easier
05 February 2026Experts Call for Stronger Academia–Industry Collaboration and Simplified IP Processes at Technology Licensing Panel.
India Urged to Triple R&D Investment
04 February 2026Achieving True Technology Sovereignty will take vastly increased R&D spending by government and private companies
Judicial Leader Call for Stronger IP Literacy and Faster Innovation Governance
04 February 2026On the opening day of the GIPC, legal experts and members of the judiciary underscored the growing importance of intellectual property rights in shaping innovation, economic growth, and public welfare.
IPOPHL extends international patent filing assistance programme
30 January 2026The Philippines marks its 25th year as a PCT contracting state.
Singapore deepens crackdown on digital piracy with fourth Sim Lim Square sentencing
30 January 2026Several investigations from the 2022 raids remain open, and more cases are expected to follow.
FLAsia 2026, Asia’s Leading Franchising and Licensing Show, returns with new vision at the helm
29 January 2026The event will showcase commercialized IP and regional licensing opportunities.
South Korea, China sign agreement on strengthening IP relations
27 January 2026Curbing counterfeits and applying AI in patent analysis are among the covered areas.
UAE enacts new law on the protection of new plant varieties
27 January 2026The move reflects UAE’s broader push toward sustainable and innovation-driven agriculture.