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Surge in fake blind box toys prompts crackdown in Beijing
05 September 2024The operation aims to regulate the burgeoning “blind box economy” and protect consumers from deceptive practices.
Laos introduces revamped IP Portal
04 September 2024The revamped IP Portal acts as a one-stop shop offering simple advice on the intellectual property environment.
IP Week @ SG: Innovation data and analytics can influence leadership decisions, impact growth
03 September 2024A company from the biobanking space used data and analytics and is now an industry leader
Temu slams Shein over allegations of design theft and selling counterfeits
02 September 2024Temu calls Shein’s accusations “hypocritical.”
IP Week @ SG: Navigating the intersection of technology, trade secrets and legislation
02 September 2024Challenging for laws to keep pace with technology, but strategies are available, even for SMEs
IPOPHL releases new guidelines to identify patent and trademark attorneys and agents
02 September 2024This is to ensure the legitimacy and skill of individuals offering IP services.
Indonesian court increases trademark non-use period
30 August 2024The Constitutional Court has decided to extend the trademark non-use period from three years to five.
IP Week @ SG: In the AI era, it’s okay to keep still and not react
30 August 2024Companies unsure about the law are forming their own standard bodies for AI
Webtoon DMCA subpoena targets over 170 pirate websites
29 August 2024Webtoon says ‘operations, financial position, reputation and prospects’ may suffer.
IP Week @ SG: Intangible assets are driving the future economy
28 August 2024“A tremendous shift in value creation from tangible to intangible assets,” says the WIPO director-general.
IP Week @ SG: Asia at the centre of fast-changing global IP landscape
27 August 2024ASEAN helping to power this transformation.
Turkish bookstore triumphs in trademark dispute with Hermès
26 August 2024The bookstore owner says "Hermes" has a strong link to Izmir and not merely a brand name.
Food God trademark fetches over Rmb1.2 million at auction
26 August 2024From Rmb2,400 (US$340), the final price was pushed to a 50,000 percent increase.
Wife of late NZ rugby legend loses control of hubby’s IP in trademark battle with his lawyer
22 August 2024An overview of the case, which involves a documentary film, and its key takeaways
China’s Black Myth: Wukong tops charts with debut
22 August 2024The game has over 2.35 million active players as of today.