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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.
Australian IP Report 2026: Australia holds ground, resident filings increase across all IP rights
13 July 2026Local businesses continue to engage with the IP system as international dynamics shift.
China’s Supreme People’s Court upholds injunctions in semiconductor patent dispute
09 July 2026Decision highlights China’s increasingly robust enforcement of high-value semiconductor patents.
China’s trademark overhaul signals a fundamental shift in brand protection
09 July 2026New rules target bad-faith filings and encourage genuine trademark use.
Louis Vuitton scores landmark trademark victory in China
09 July 2026Luxury branding meets China’s premium tea boom in a closely watched trademark dispute.
New Zealand tightens rules for legacy patent applications
09 July 2026Reforms close a transitional gap between old and new patent regimes.
New WIPO design rule gives creators greater recognition in the Hague System
09 July 2026Changes taking effect on July 1 strengthen the visibility of industrial design creators within the international registration framework.
India’s copyright decision brings a greater certainty to music licensing
09 July 2026Years of uncertainty over music licensing may finally be drawing to a close.
What China’s newly revised trademark law means
08 July 2026New trademark reforms strengthen genuine use while curbing bad-faith registrations.
Saudi Arabia launches digital platform for broader trademark enforcement
08 July 2026New customs framework streamlines border monitoring and counterfeit enforcement.
WIPO appoints Thai princess as IP Ambassador for Fashion and Design
03 July 2026A fashion designer by profession, the princess owns over 500 registered IPs in 34 countries.
Indonesia destroys counterfeit Lacoste goods to reinforce IP protection
03 July 2026Government cites legal certainty and investor confidence after destroying 567 infringing products.
South Korea expands special IP police to combat trade secret theft
02 July 2026The reorganization introduces dedicated investigators and stronger digital forensics capabilities.