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IPOPHL extends international patent filing assistance programme
30 January 2026The Philippines marks its 25th year as a PCT contracting state.
Singapore deepens crackdown on digital piracy with fourth Sim Lim Square sentencing
30 January 2026Several investigations from the 2022 raids remain open, and more cases are expected to follow.
FLAsia 2026 set to showcase IP commercialization under new organizer
29 January 2026The event will showcase commercialized IP and regional licensing opportunities.
South Korea, China sign agreement on strengthening IP relations
27 January 2026Curbing counterfeits and applying AI in patent analysis are among the covered areas.
UAE enacts new law on the protection of new plant varieties
27 January 2026The move reflects UAE’s broader push toward sustainable and innovation-driven agriculture.
India’s Madras High Court cancels marks already registered
22 January 2026The registrations violated Rule 33 of the trademark law.
Thailand registers Irish whiskey as GI
21 January 2026It highlights Thailand’s long-standing cooperation with the EU on IP.
Sting versus Storm: PepsiCo wins over Pakistani energy drink company in legal battle
21 January 2026Intellectual property and competition law take the spotlight.
Hong Kong’s Toys & Games Fair showcases commercial use of IP through “Pop & Play” pavilion
16 January 2026The fair reflects the growing commercial role of IP licensing in Asia’s toy and collectibles market.
TikTok now recognized as a famous trademark in Nepal
16 January 2026Landmark decision elevates TikTok from the well-known mark status.
IPOS suspends acceptance of new requests under patents and trademarks acceleration programmes
14 January 2026IPOS is reviewing both programmes, aims to resume services as soon as possible.
IPOPHL rises to third most innovative IP office in the world
14 January 2026The ranking reflects its investment in digital systems and institutional capacity-building.
Indonesia plans Rp10 trillion IP-based funding scheme for creative sector
12 January 2026New programme aims to support creative industry financing and strengthen IP use.
India proposal on AI developers’ use of copyrighted content needs clarity, says lawyer
09 January 2026Mandatory licensing model is restrictive, won’t necessarily lessen risk of litigation.
Malaysian durian industry urged to tap GI protection to boost global value
08 January 2026Officials review current approaches affecting region-linked agriculture products.