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Cambodia, Singapore renew MOU to strengthen IP rights
03 February 2025It aims to strengthen economic ties and innovation environment, IP protection and more.
Indonesia, Denmark review IP cooperation
02 February 2025Representatives from both countries recently convened to review ongoing initiatives.
India’s Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 released
02 February 2025Lawyer says Rules a step in the right direction, but some provisions lack clarity
M. Night Shyamalan wins in copyright trial against Italian movie director
27 January 2025How copyright infringement is determined or ruled out
Audi, Nio trademark dispute in Australia: Scope of protection in automotive is relatively narrow
24 January 2025Lawyer: The “E” merely stands for “electric vehicle”
The West Bank updates its trademark registration process
23 January 2025The update includes applications without documents, extended deadlines and more.
MyIPO opens satellite office in Kedah, tapping IP potential
22 January 2025MyIPO chairman says they also intend to work with stakeholders to increase IP registrations.
What does ‘benchmark’ mean? Copyright case involving baby snack brands tackles question
21 January 2025Case will likely make companies rethink the design process for their packaging – IP lawyer
Katy Perry case highlights importance of getting broad trademark protection early
17 January 2025Key takeaways from the case which recently resulted in singer’s victory in appeal
F&B companies should avoid using simple names of dishes as trademarks
16 January 2025Key takeaways from UK-based Pho Restaurant incident.
Yemen removes trademark application limit
15 January 2025It has several key implications, says IP expert.
Nathaniel S. Arevalo appointed as IPOPHL OIC
13 January 2025The designation was granted when previous director general Rowel S. Barba’s tenure ended on December 31, 2024.
Fraudulent signatures deal major blow to a Schedule A litigation case
10 January 2025This questions patent validity and exposes systemic legal flaws.
Thailand plans to add 22 products to GIs in 2025
06 January 2025It aims to raise market value of GI products to over B5.9 billion (US$170.4 million).
Uzbekistan joins the Hague System
03 January 2025This is an important turning point for Central Asia, as the country’s standing in global commerce and IP protection strengthens.