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Yemen removes trademark application limit

Yemen removes trademark application limit

15 January 2025

It has several key implications, says IP expert.

Nathaniel S. Arevalo appointed as IPOPHL OIC

Nathaniel S. Arevalo appointed as IPOPHL OIC

13 January 2025

The 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

Fraudulent signatures deal major blow to a Schedule A litigation case

10 January 2025

This questions patent validity and exposes systemic legal flaws.

Thailand plans to add 22 products to GIs in 2025

Thailand plans to add 22 products to GIs in 2025

06 January 2025

It aims to raise market value of GI products to over B5.9 billion (US$170.4 million).

Uzbekistan joins the Hague System

Uzbekistan joins the Hague System

03 January 2025

This is an important turning point for Central Asia, as the country’s standing in global commerce and IP protection strengthens.

KIPO warns Indonesian “Korean Ramyeon” commercial with NewJeans might deceive customers

KIPO warns Indonesian “Korean Ramyeon” commercial with NewJeans might deceive customers

03 January 2025

KIPO voiced worries that local consumers might mistake the noodles for a Korean product.

Should Gukesh Dommaraju register his name as a trademark?

Should Gukesh Dommaraju register his name as a trademark?

03 January 2025

IP lawyer says the world chess champion should register it or rely on image rights.

Apple fails in opposition bid against Wapples trademark registration in Singapore

Apple fails in opposition bid against Wapples trademark registration in Singapore

27 December 2024

No visual, aural and conceptual similarity between the marks, no reasonable likelihood of confusion.

IPO-Pakistan holds consultative sessions for National IP Strategy with WIPO

IPO-Pakistan holds consultative sessions for National IP Strategy with WIPO

23 December 2024

Inclusion of IP education in academe stressed

Indian news outfit sues OpenAI for copyright infringement

Indian news outfit sues OpenAI for copyright infringement

16 December 2024

Fair use cannot be claimed, technological advances shouldn’t overlook essence of the law – IP lawyer

UAE sees significant increase in IP registrations

UAE sees significant increase in IP registrations

11 December 2024

Trademark registrations and IP registrations increased by 39.12 percent and 34.3 percent, respectively, in only nine months.

Myanmar issues first trademark registration certificates under new trademark law

Myanmar issues first trademark registration certificates under new trademark law

10 December 2024

Now that mark registration is in effect, registered owners will have more robust legal rights.

Copyright exception rules in Singapore need to be clarified – U.S. Motion Picture Association

Copyright exception rules in Singapore need to be clarified – U.S. Motion Picture Association

10 December 2024

Problem may lie in the rules’ broad scope, opt-out mechanism also needed

BIP Asia Forum 2024 focuses on innovation and IP financing

BIP Asia Forum 2024 focuses on innovation and IP financing

06 December 2024

It highlighted the critical role of IP in shaping the future of business and society and the need for continued growth and innovation in the region.

AI revolutionizes agriculture: How AI Farm Tech is shaping the future of sustainable farming

AI revolutionizes agriculture: How AI Farm Tech is shaping the future of sustainable farming

06 December 2024

“We still believe that on Earth we can grow anything, but what about the Moon and Mars?” asks AI Farm Tech founder.