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Vietnam’s Luc Ngan lychee gets GI certification in Japan
15 April 2021Several benefits come with GI protection in Japan, one of Vietnam’s key import partners.
IPOPHL Partners with Internet Providers in Blocking Piracy Sites
15 April 2021The two sides will establish a coordination mechanism that will enable a more streamlined and rapid blocking of pirated sites.
IT’s Intermediary Guidelines, 2021: Willful blindness and lack of proactive steps will deny safe har...
31 March 2021A significant section of these rules is dedicated to regulating intermediaries in the news and media space.
Preserving culture and heritage in a pandemic
31 March 2021How are the region's governments attempting to maintain cultural and heritage preservation efforts during the pandemic?
China hopes new IP courts, patent law boost its global standing
31 March 2021China and the Trump administration were frequently at odds. Lawyers say that recent improvements to the country’s IP regime could go far in China's relationship with Joe Biden.
Hong Kong’s IP awareness is still high according to survey
12 April 2021In spite of the massive destruction caused by the rampage of “Godzilla vs. Kong,” the city’s intangibles such as trademark and copyright remain well protected - remember the neon JD sign in the film?
Indigenous Knowledge Consultations 2021 by IP Australia open until May 25, 2021
31 March 2021IP Australia aims to improve IP protection for traditional knowledge, cultural expressions by indigenous Australians.
600+ allegedly counterfeit Louis Vuitton (LV) goods seized in The Philippines
29 March 2021The seizure operation went viral online as it took place in the middle of a live selling event with hundreds of viewers.
Over US$635,000 worth of counterfeit luxury items seized at Chicago
29 March 2021While they all come from Thailand, a lawyer of The Land of Smiles thinks her country is not to blame.
International Trademark Association board adopts resolutions to strengthen anticounterfeiting enforc...
22 March 2021INTA calls for increased enforcement capabilities and innovative legal frameworks.
Domain names and meta tags in trademark infringement
22 March 2021A travel agency in India used ‘Volvo’ in its domain name, meta tags and email ID.
Study shows revenue opportunities are missed when the C-suite does not pay attention
09 March 2021The proliferation of trademarks and the corresponding increase in infringement present significant challenges and consequences for businesses.
The universe of IP in space
28 February 2021Is it time to start taking serious steps to protecting IP rights in outer space?
IPOPHL's anti-counterfeiting, piracy measures strengthened with new rules in force
04 March 2021Electronic, digital or online channels have been expressly included as part of the Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Office's scope in exercising its enforcement functions
Thailand-China sign deal promoting Thai fruit export
22 February 2021This sounds perfect on the bright side but would infringers be then encouraged to put “From Thailand” stickers on all fruits regardless of their true origins?