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Indonesia implements new annual reporting rule for all patent holders
21 August 2025Indonesia requires annual patent working statements, with noncompliance risking loss of rights.
Bombay High Court rejects copyright claim in case involving gender disguise in movie plot
21 August 2025No copyright infringement for generic plot points if treatment, setting and characters are different.
GI filings in India jump by 380 percent over five-year period
15 August 2025Total IP filings increased by 44 percent, with GI filings posting biggest increase.
On claiming high statutory damages: Be a little more moderate, says lawyer
15 August 2025SG High Court orders counterfeit seller to pay LV significantly lower amount than damages sought.
Indonesia, WIPO strengthen commitment to IP
14 August 2025Indonesia and WIPO partner to advance public IP literacy and sustainable economic development.
Thailand launches six-point strategy to overhaul IP framework
13 August 2025The IP reform plan targets SME growth and removal from U.S. watch list.
Cambodia explores opportunities to secure GIs in Canada
08 August 2025Cambodia eyes Canadian GI boost as trade climbs, spotlighting internationally protected products.
Sweet news from India: Nutella declared as well-known trademark
07 August 2025Declaration comes with Delhi HC's ruling in trademark infringement suit favouring Nutella maker.
UAE, U.S. forge agreement to expedite patent granting process
06 August 2025New UAE-U.S. patent agreement speeds approvals, fueling innovation, market growth and stronger global IP ties.
India, UK sign Free Trade Agreement in London during PM Modi’s visit
06 August 2025FTA excludes patent term extension, data exclusivity provisions and protects Indian GIs.
Qatar trademark office initiates digital transformation
31 July 2025Qatar pilots e-gazette and digital certificates to streamline trademark services.
Myanmar pushes stronger IP system to boost industry, attract foreign investment
31 July 2025Myanmar leaders stresses IP protection as key to sustainable development.
NZ chicken food truck business forced to rebrand due to trademark similarities with KFC
28 July 2025Key takeaways for brand owners and small businesses
Two sculptures and a copyright tussle
23 July 2025British sculptor accuses New Zealand artist of copying his sculpture of two hands clasped together.
Indonesia backs creative entrepreneurs, IP development
23 July 2025Indonesia promotes local brands as drivers of innovation at creative economy showcase.