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New WIPO design rule gives creators greater recognition in the Hague System
09 July 2026Changes taking effect on July 1 strengthen the visibility of industrial design creators within the international registration framework.
India’s copyright decision brings a greater certainty to music licensing
09 July 2026Years of uncertainty over music licensing may finally be drawing to a close.
What China’s newly revised trademark law means
08 July 2026New trademark reforms strengthen genuine use while curbing bad-faith registrations.
Saudi Arabia launches digital platform for broader trademark enforcement
08 July 2026New customs framework streamlines border monitoring and counterfeit enforcement.
WIPO appoints Thai princess as IP Ambassador for Fashion and Design
03 July 2026A fashion designer by profession, the princess owns over 500 registered IPs in 34 countries.
Indonesia destroys counterfeit Lacoste goods to reinforce IP protection
03 July 2026Government cites legal certainty and investor confidence after destroying 567 infringing products.
South Korea expands special IP police to combat trade secret theft
02 July 2026The reorganization introduces dedicated investigators and stronger digital forensics capabilities.
Philippines steps up effort to amend IP framework in light of AI
26 June 2026Filipino creators could gain stronger protections and better paths to market.
Malaysia takes homegrown animation studios to major festival in France
25 June 2026The showcase reflects Malaysia’s broader efforts to grow its creative presence abroad.
India’s Supreme Court releases draft Regulations for Use of AI in Courts, 2026 for public consultati...
23 June 2026AI must be used in courts only to provide assistance.
Chinese camera maker hits back at rival’s U.S. patent suits with countersuits
23 June 2026Insta360 and DJI battle over patents covering design and functionality.
Google loses out in trademark-keyword advertising dispute against Indian firm
23 June 2026Companies used rival’s mark as keywords, resulting in trademark infringement for Google.
Thailand urges sound trademarks amid rising AI voice cloning risks
23 June 2026Thailand has received 494 sound mark applications since the legal provision were introduced.
Thailand strengthens GI fruit products in China
23 June 2026A new durian agreement highlights Thailand’s push for GI exports in China.
American scholar wins copyright case in Uzbekistan
12 June 2026Uzbek court orders compensation after unauthorized distribution of the scholar’s translation.