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Malaysian official: Public understanding of IP is still low
30 April 2024“We are dedicated to supporting the local community in order to foster and grow their creativity as well as assist more innovative business owners in safeguarding their intellectual property,” she said.
SG’s Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law champions green innovation on World IP Day
26 April 2024Minister K Shanmugam SC cites Singapore’s efforts in green innovation, sustainable development and IP.
2024 China’s top IP firms, practices
31 March 2024China’s concerted efforts to improve the protection of intellectual property rights have fuelled the country’s rise to become one of the world’s top economies.
Jurisdiction of the IP Court over disputes of unfair competition
31 March 2024In accordance with Paragraph 9 of Article 4 of the Federal Law of July 26, 2006, N 135-FZ “On the Protection of Competition”, unfair competition means any actions of business entities (groups of persons) that are aimed at obtaining advantages in carr...
Better late than never
31 March 2024Intellectual property in a broad sense does not include only registration, maintenance and disposal of IP but also endless tug-of-war in courts and the patent office.
Analyzing the Delhi High Court’s judgment in Microsoft Technology Licensing v. Assistant Controller...
31 March 2024It is evident that the IP framework of the country is currently undergoing a significant transition.
Thailand celebrates Songkran; plans to enlist other regions as IP festivals
17 April 2024Apart from Songkran in Bangkok, Thailand is preparing to enlist 15 other provinces as IP festivals.
Managing IP in conflict zones, an IP lawyer weighs in
11 April 2024“Is there a legal framework for IP prosecution and enforcement? If so, are there effective institutions in place to prosecute and enforce the protection of IP?” asked Yu.
IP Australia adopts Madrid Goods and Services list for trademark applications
08 April 2024Madrid List offers multiple benefits, including for first-time trademark applicants.
IP Australia launches new patent search tool
05 April 2024Patent professionals give their assessment of the Australian Patent Search platform.
The Philippines celebrates National Intellectual Property Month
05 April 2024The theme for the IP Month is “IP and SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).”
India’s Draft Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2024 notified
05 April 2024Among others, examination timeline now down from 48 to 31 months, speeding up patent registration.
Sri Lanka, Thailand sign agreement to enhance IP rights
28 March 2024With this move, Sri Lanka hopes to mitigate its worst financial crisis.
Japan’s IP Experts 2024
29 February 2024Publishers in Japan are concerned about whether the country’s copyright laws adequately protect against generative AI
United Arab Emirates IP Experts 2024
29 February 2024The future for intellectual property in the United Arab Emirates appears bright, thanks to a number of government initiatives.