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From Nykaa to Cycle, Titan to Abbott, Anand and Anand secures well-known status for 11 marks

From Nykaa to Cycle, Titan to Abbott, Anand and Anand secures well-known status for 11 marks

02 April 2024

Noida-based Anand and Anand has secured well-known status for 11 marks belonging to various leading Indian and international companies – all on the same day.

Sri Lanka, Thailand sign agreement to enhance IP rights

Sri Lanka, Thailand sign agreement to enhance IP rights

28 March 2024

With this move, Sri Lanka hopes to mitigate its worst financial crisis.

UAE can now register their trademarks in different formats, according to senior official

UAE can now register their trademarks in different formats, according to senior official

28 March 2024

Abdulla Al Saleh, under-secretary of foreign trade and industry at the Ministry of Economy, said that the UAE has updated its outdated intellectual property rules in 2021 with a brand-new framework.

Cambodia PM urges ministry to fortify efforts to IP rights

Cambodia PM urges ministry to fortify efforts to IP rights

25 March 2024

He also urged them to update the pertinent legislative framework to reflect advancements in technology.

Special drive to dispose old pending trademark applications in India to be held in April

Special drive to dispose old pending trademark applications in India to be held in April

22 March 2024

The initiative proves government aims to modernize, expedite resolution of applications, says IP attorney.

Saudi Arabia puts into force extension of protection for industrial designs

Saudi Arabia puts into force extension of protection for industrial designs

22 March 2024

Notably, the protection validity of designs were extended from 10 to 15 years.

Indian gov’t says country’s existing IP regime can protect AI-generated works

Indian gov’t says country’s existing IP regime can protect AI-generated works

22 March 2024

No need for separate rights, says gov’t, but IP lawyer believes legislation should be amended.

West Bank resumes trademark office operations

West Bank resumes trademark office operations

21 March 2024

This follows the state of emergency due to the ongoing war in Gaza.

The Philippines holds IP boot camp for brand owners

The Philippines holds IP boot camp for brand owners

18 March 2024

The boot camp aims to give IP rights holders access to IP portals of e-commerce platforms.

Latest in New Zealand divorced couple copyright case: Artist gets exclusive rights

Latest in New Zealand divorced couple copyright case: Artist gets exclusive rights

14 March 2024

Is copyright created during a relationship, relationship property?

Indonesia, EU tackle IP in trade talks

Indonesia, EU tackle IP in trade talks

08 March 2024

The goal was to guarantee the EU and Indonesia’s IP protection systems to provide economic players with legal certainty.

Weak copyright compliance hounds India’s music publishing industry, according to report

Weak copyright compliance hounds India’s music publishing industry, according to report

07 March 2024

IP lawyer discusses the issue and recommends measures for improving copyright compliance

IPOPHL releases statutory fair use guidelines to clarify  rules on copyright exceptions

IPOPHL releases statutory fair use guidelines to clarify rules on copyright exceptions

07 March 2024

This is to help Filipino innovators, educators and creatives develop a deeper knowledge of IP rights by offering clarity and direction.

Helpdesk Portal launched in India to streamline communications on IP concerns

Helpdesk Portal launched in India to streamline communications on IP concerns

07 March 2024

It will address concerns promptly, but IP attorney says more improvements are needed.

High Court in Nepal issues key ruling on trademark distinctiveness registration

High Court in Nepal issues key ruling on trademark distinctiveness registration

04 March 2024

Applicant should follow up all its trademark-related issues or legal consequences may ensue