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Copyright
Music, creative groups in Australia issue open letter to gov’t on copyright, AI training
29 July 2026What is the Australian gov’t doing about it, and what else could be done?
U.S. seizes 1,000 piracy domains in World Cup 2026 streaming crackdown
29 July 2026The coordinated campaign highlighted the growing overlap between piracy, cybercrime and consumer fraud.
Disney+ and Malaysia’s Astro media group expand content exchange amid IP questions
23 July 2026Legal expert unpacks the risks behind an increasingly common streaming strategy.
New Zealand announces amendments to copyright law
23 July 2026Amendments strengthen creators’ rights but items remain in the “too hard basket,” says lawyer.
Music royalty organization in Nepal tackles unpaid royalties, sends out 34,000 letters
16 July 2026Move is admirable, but multi-pronged strategy is needed, says lawyer.
India’s copyright decision brings a greater certainty to music licensing
09 July 2026Years of uncertainty over music licensing may finally be drawing to a close.
WIPO appoints Thai princess as IP Ambassador for Fashion and Design
03 July 2026A fashion designer by profession, the princess owns over 500 registered IPs in 34 countries.
India’s Supreme Court releases draft Regulations for Use of AI in Courts, 2026 for public consultati...
23 June 2026AI must be used in courts only to provide assistance.
American scholar wins copyright case in Uzbekistan
12 June 2026Uzbek court orders compensation after unauthorized distribution of the scholar’s translation.
FIFA, brands and its human rights framework
20 May 2026How human rights framework affect brand sponsorship deals — Excel V. Dyquiangco
IP protection across countries joint hosting a major sports competition
29 May 2026How can host countries align their efforts to protect these IP across borders? — Espie Angelica A. de Leon
UAE IP rights and sustainable growth
08 May 2026The UAE is rapidly strengthening its role as a leading global centre for innovation
Laos introduces copyright and related rights disputes into formal proceedings
05 June 2026Administrative IP reforms broaden dispute powers and procedural rules under new framework.
UI and UX: Protecting the modern interface
23 April 2026How different IP regimes safeguard digital interfaces in different ways — Excel V. Dyquiangco
Singapore launches regional IP awards
26 May 2026IP for Growth Awards 2026 now open for nominations from all around Asia