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Delhi High Court’s OpenAI ruling may become Asia’s most consequential AI copyright decision
07 August 2026Interim judgment offers early guidance on fair dealing and generative AI training.
Saudi Arabia’s Madrid Protocol accession reshapes Middle East trademark strategy
07 August 2026Saudi Arabia’s accession simplifies trademark protection and reshapes filing strategies across the Middle East.
Kazakhstan’s constitutional recognition of IP rights signals a new era for Central Asia
07 August 2026Kazakhstan becomes the first Central Asian country to constitutionally protect IP.
IPOPHL brings more Philippine farm products to the global stage through GI protection
04 August 2026Renewed government partnership seeks to strengthen protection and market potential of local specialties.
Australian prime minister sets up Office of AI, vows to protect copyright owners
04 August 2026Copyright regime will remain permission-based, while new enforcement mechanism is under consideration.
U.S. solar manufacturer buys Singapore firm’s solar patent portfolio for US$135M
30 July 2026Acquisition strengthens U.S. solar manufacturing with ownership of TOPCon patents.
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.
Bahrain joins Locarno Agreement
29 July 2026The legal change aims to simplify design filings for innovators and investors.
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?
New Zealand announces amendments to copyright law
23 July 2026Amendments strengthen creators’ rights but items remain in the “too hard basket,” says lawyer.
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.
Louis Vuitton seeks court review of CNIPA trademark decision
23 July 2026Disputed trademark sets the stage for an administrative legal battle in China.
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.
Philippines ranks among world’s fastest-growing economies for intangible investment – WIPO
16 July 2026The country posted strong gains in R&D, software and brand investments over a decade.
What happens when private messages become public?
16 July 2026How organizations can protect trade secrets in an era of consumer messaging apps.