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AI increasingly critical in patent search, data analytics

AI increasingly critical in patent search, data analytics

14 October 2024

Patent searches are now faster and more accurate, while data analytics have become more efficient, even when handling vast amounts of data.

IPOPHL to aspiring political candidates: Respect IP rights

IPOPHL to aspiring political candidates: Respect IP rights

14 October 2024

IPOPHL reminds candidates to obtain permission from artists before turning their creations into campaign materials.

Vietnam releases first draft of new Law on Personal Data Protection

Vietnam releases first draft of new Law on Personal Data Protection

09 October 2024

Draft law is comprehensive, but some requirements for consent are inconsistently scattered, lawyer says.

Singapore’s Health Products (Therapeutic Products) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 take effect

Singapore’s Health Products (Therapeutic Products) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 take effect

08 October 2024

The amendments provide clarity but protection may be narrower in some cases, says IP lawyer.

Cambodia to assess new penalty for late patent annuity payments

Cambodia to assess new penalty for late patent annuity payments

08 October 2024

Plant variety protection registrations, utility model certifications and patents will all be subject to this new fine.

BRIN emphasizes the importance of IP protection for researchers

BRIN emphasizes the importance of IP protection for researchers

07 October 2024

 Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency emphasized the importance of IP protection to provide legal protection for researchers’ innovative efforts.

Shortlist revealed for 2024 Asia IP Awards

Shortlist revealed for 2024 Asia IP Awards

04 October 2024

Once again, we've seen exceptional IP work across the region. Now, it's time to recognize the firms and practices behind this work.

Japan plans to collaborate with Malaysian game developers

Japan plans to collaborate with Malaysian game developers

03 October 2024

Bandai would also help Malaysian artists create creative works and IP.

Dyson hairdryer patent expiration floods China’s market with dupes

Dyson hairdryer patent expiration floods China’s market with dupes

03 October 2024

Competition intensified among hairdryer brands following the patent expiration.

USPTO terminates 3,100 patent applications amid signature fraud

USPTO terminates 3,100 patent applications amid signature fraud

03 October 2024

This is due to an unauthorized individual’s fraudulent use of a registered practitioner’s S-signature.

India set to regulate patent and trademark agents with Code of Conduct

India set to regulate patent and trademark agents with Code of Conduct

01 October 2024

Delhi HC ordered the Controller General to finalize the code by December 31, 2024.

Singapore rises to 4th spot in WIPO’s Global Innovation Index

Singapore rises to 4th spot in WIPO’s Global Innovation Index

30 September 2024

Singapore claimed the highest ranking in over a decade while retaining top spot in SEAO.

IPOPHL introduces Regional Development Plan on IP

IPOPHL introduces Regional Development Plan on IP

30 September 2024

RDPIP is a three-year program targeting the specific IP needs to drive innovation and economic expansion.

Federal Circuit upholds Myrbetriq patent, hinders generic launches

Federal Circuit upholds Myrbetriq patent, hinders generic launches

26 September 2024

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit criticized the actions of a lower court for potentially overstepping its authority.

Cambodia launches IPRRS trial phase

Cambodia launches IPRRS trial phase

24 September 2024

The system gathers the data and documentation required for the nation’s intellectual property rights.