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Film production firm in Manila becomes first entertainment firm to fight piracy

IPOPHL views Viva’s participation as a significant step towards motivating more creatives to protect IP rights.

USPTO grants patent to US blockchain firm funded by Vietnamese startup

An optimistic signal for blockchain and motivation for Vietnamese tech startups

Building an Anti-Counterfeiting Framework

SC ruling in NZ artist’s case: Copyright is relationship property

Alalääkkölä v. Palmer: A timeline and why copyright as a property right creates tension

Japan, Cambodia collaborate in creating educational initiatives of IP rights

The discussion took place at a conference organized by Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce.

European patent validation in Laos takes place this April 2025

Laos becomes the sixth country to join the European patent validation network.

The Philippines celebrates 2025 National Intellectual Property Month

IPOPHL aims to raise IP awareness to help the Philippine music industry thrive, IP lawyer says.

There should be regulations to ensure CMOs are professional, transparent, says IP lawyer

An overview of Vietnam’s problems related to copyright, royalties and CMOs

Survey shows high public awareness of IP rights in Hong Kong

The 2024 survey confirms steady IP awareness for the past two years.

Malaysia’s music CMOs raise concerns over new guidelines; IP lawyer weighs in

Concerns arose over transparency and compliance issues in MyIPO’s 2025 guidelines.

Thailand, Singapore boost trade ties with new agreements

The five signed MOUs covered IP cooperation, digital commerce, animal trade rules, among other areas.

Trademark dispute in the field of recycling: Bangladeshi firm clashes with prime sportswear brand

Yet another case of David v. Goliath in the IP world

New Zealand produce business scores victory in China court

The victory strengthens plant variety rights protection and sets a precedent for IP enforcement in China.

India’s target: 10,000 GI products by 2030

Vision is laudable, says lawyer, but can the GI Act help realize GIs’ true potential?

South Korea leads patent filings on hair loss cosmetics, Japan and China follow

Data says South Korea has the largest percentage among major economies.