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IT & Telecoms
IP aspirations for the new year
30 January 20252025 presents a fresh opportunity to address emerging challenges.
Opinion: With AI, Singapore puts the ‘right’ in copyright
20 February 2025Its 2021 copyright update unlocked AI potential while protecting creator’s rights, says the Business Software Alliance.
Myanmar’ IP Experts 2024
28 November 2024A decade ago, in 2015, Asia IP visited Yangon, the commercial centre of Myanmar, for the first time, in search of Myanmar’s long-promised (and longer-awaited) suite of intellectual property laws.
Cambodia’ IP Experts 2024
29 November 2024Cambodia has strengthened its intellectual property framework with a comprehensive Intellectual Property Rights Recordation System (IPRRS).
Laos’ IP Experts 2024
26 November 2024The government of Laos convened its first Ministerial Conference on Blockchain 4.0 Digital Transformation in Vientiane in May 2023, its first step in advancing the country’s digital transformation through digital technology.
DeepSeek’s cost-effective AI model challenges industry giants
11 February 2025Nvidia’s stock dropped 17 percent, linked to AI market shift concerns and rising competition.
India’s IP Experts 2024
30 November 2024November brought good news for the Indian IP community: the country has recorded the world’s fastest growth in patent applications – an impressive 15.7 percent in 2023 over 2022’s rates – and has secured sixth position in the global Top 10 for patent...
Pikachu with guns? Nintendo fires back
31 January 2025A new game imagines Pokémon-like creatures thrust into a dystopian landscape where they build factories and wield firearms. Nintendo says has it infringes the patents behind Pokéman. – Cathy Li reports
Apple fails in opposition bid against Wapples trademark registration in Singapore
27 December 2024No visual, aural and conceptual similarity between the marks, no reasonable likelihood of confusion.
The future of history: How Digital Dunhuang revitalizes cultural heritage
31 October 2024The legal landscape for digital cultural heritage echoes broader digital copyright issues. – Cathy Li
Copyright exception rules in Singapore need to be clarified – U.S. Motion Picture Association
10 December 2024Problem may lie in the rules’ broad scope, opt-out mechanism also needed
AI revolutionizes agriculture: How AI Farm Tech is shaping the future of sustainable farming
06 December 2024“We still believe that on Earth we can grow anything, but what about the Moon and Mars?” asks AI Farm Tech founder.
BIP Asia Forum 2024 focuses on innovation and IP financing
06 December 2024It highlighted the critical role of IP in shaping the future of business and society and the need for continued growth and innovation in the region.
PIL filed in Delhi High Court addressing unauthorized use of artistic works by AI
12 November 2024A public interest litigation has been filed in the Delhi High Court. The suit, brought by model Kanchan Nagar, hinges on the unauthorized use of original artistic works by AI software.
When is a 3D mark distinctive?
31 October 2024The law on trademarks of the Philippines (Part III of Republic Act No. 8293 – IP Code) defines a trademark as any visible sign capable of distinguishing the goods or services of an enterprise and shall include a stamped or marked container of goods.