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IP Australia implements fee changes effective October 1, 2024

The fee changes will ultimately benefit Australians, Australia’s innovation space and economy

Qatar outstanding annuities for patent applications now payable

Applicants can now either pay annuity fees in their due time or defer them until a decision is made.

Copyright not the focus of Aussie legislation for digital platforms to pay for news content

The focus, instead, is on the solvency of small media entities

Philippines opens copyright summit for the second year, encourages artists to join workshops

Activities include singing, storytelling, dance, photography, watercolour painting, and miniature art.

AIPPI 2024: Session discusses trademark customization controversy

AIPPI 2024: Culture takes centre stage

AIPPI 2024: Panel discussion explores the future of digital therapeutics

AIPPI 2024: The copyright dilemma: Trained to infringe?

AIPPI 2024: World Congress kicks off in Hangzhou

Opponents of patent applications for HIV prevention drug in India cry “evergreening”

Crystalline forms of known compound not an invention, patents to limit access to affordable drugs

Malaysia extends durian IP protection for 10 more years

The renewal, according to Agriculture and Food Security Minister, shows that the Musang King durian is a trademark exclusive to Malaysia.

AI increasingly critical in patent search, data analytics

Patent search is faster, more accurate, data analytics more efficient despite vast amounts of data

IPOPHL to aspiring political candidates: Respect IP rights

IPOPHL reminds candidates to obtain permission from artists before turning their creations into campaign materials.

Vietnam releases first draft of new Law on Personal Data Protection

Draft law is comprehensive, but some requirements for consent are inconsistently scattered, lawyer says.

Singapore’s Health Products (Therapeutic Products) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 take effect

The amendments provide clarity but protection may be narrower in some cases, says IP lawyer.