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New Zealand relaxes its approach to double patenting
18 May 2023Recently IPONZ has updated its guidelines on double patenting, showing a retreat from its strict stance previously.
Policymakers in the Philippines call for more women to use their IP rights
05 May 2023This call came after many women leaders in the Philippines were honored for their participation in intellectual property.
Vietnam’s first data privacy law to take effect on July 1, 2023
02 May 2023Protection of Personal Data Decree among government’s first attempts at data regulation
China forecasts IP revenue will reach 500 billion yuan by 2030
28 April 2023CNIPA announced various development goals for the Chinese IP industry to achieve visions laid out in national IP strategic plans.
With Madras High Court’s new IP Division, other High Courts in India should follow suit
28 April 2023The aim is for timely disposal and resolution of IP cases, says IP attorney Manisha Singh
Future free trade agreement with Indonesia opens up new prospects for businesses in Kazakhstan
28 April 2023The agreement would discuss, among other things, issues on intellectual property.
New study reveals that Singapore has more female brand owners and inventors
28 April 2023IPOS says that there has been a consistent increase in the number of female brand owners and inventors in Singapore.
Calcutta HC ruling in GUI design registrability appeal a major step in the right direction
28 April 2023IP lawyer says it will encourage companies to penetrate other markets like India without hesitation
Indonesia strives to protect film intellectual property
20 April 2023The Directorate General of Intellectual Property of the Law and Human Rights Ministry is working to avoid infringement of film intellectual property.
Trademark professionals reminded: Be careful when filing evidence of use, or first use
18 April 2023IP attorney gives advice on the heels of bicycle numeral marks dispute in India
Beer brands legal battle in Australia highlights limitations of “unregistered rights”
13 April 2023IP lawyer discusses key takeaway from case involving beer can packaging similarities
Cambodia and Japan sign IP agreement
11 April 2023The agreement constitutes a commitment to promote IP and technical training.
Patents need to be properly drafted
11 April 2023IP lawyer discusses patent drafting in light of synthetic diamonds patent case in Singapore
India: Note on Nokia v. Opposition
07 April 2023Delhi High Court rules for Nokia – and SEP holders – in an unprecedented case.
2022 IP filings reach a record high as the nation recovers from the pandemic
04 April 2023More Filipinos are starting to see the competitive benefit of maintaining some kind of control over their most cherished assets, said Barba.