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South Korean city set to destroy BTS sculpture over IP rights

South Korean city set to destroy BTS sculpture over IP rights

05 February 2024

This decision is believed to be a response to a growing conflict over IP rights started by HYBE, the entertainment company managing the globally acclaimed K-pop group BTS.

IPOPHL collaborates with investors to enhance PH rank in Global Innovation Index

IPOPHL collaborates with investors to enhance PH rank in Global Innovation Index

31 January 2024

IPOPHL pledges to offer, among other advanced training initiatives, the support for investors for a more seamless and convenient IP application experience.

Phuket’s famous lobster to get GI status soon

Phuket’s famous lobster to get GI status soon

29 January 2024

The seven-colour lobster found in Phuket is distinguished by its huge head and body, thick, colorful shell and powerful antennae.

UAE launches two new IP initiatives

UAE launches two new IP initiatives

29 January 2024

The “intangible assets finance committee” and the “patent incubator” encourage creativity and the expansion of SMEs.

To improve IP regime, Pakistan needs robust infrastructure, competent manpower

To improve IP regime, Pakistan needs robust infrastructure, competent manpower

23 January 2024

Karachi attorney discusses developments in Pakistan’s IP scene after U.S. IP Counselor expresses support.

GIPC 2024: How do you protect your brand?

GIPC 2024: How do you protect your brand?

19 January 2024

Protecting your brand may be expensive, but it is an investment.

HilleVax secures licensing agreement with Chengdu Kanghua for norovirus vaccine

HilleVax secures licensing agreement with Chengdu Kanghua for norovirus vaccine

18 January 2024

This collaboration marks a significant step for both companies in advancing their vaccine development and global market presence.

Cambodia threatens legal action against foreign businesses using national symbols as logos

Cambodia threatens legal action against foreign businesses using national symbols as logos

17 January 2024

The appeal was made in response U.S. food wholesalers exploiting images of the Bayon temples, Angkor Wat and the Cambodian national flag.

Nepal’s government perceives intellectual property as less prioritized field, says IP lawyer

Nepal’s government perceives intellectual property as less prioritized field, says IP lawyer

17 January 2024

Delay in passing the Comprehensive IP Bill are impacting the country’s outlook for foreign investments

Steamboat Willie enters into public domain; IP lawyer gives his thoughts

Steamboat Willie enters into public domain; IP lawyer gives his thoughts

15 January 2024

“While the public domain welcomes reinvention of the original Mickey, leveraging his image for commercial purposes or generating content featuring his later incarnations without express permission from Disney remains strictly prohibited,” he said.

GIPC 2024: Boosting ecommerce innovation and IP generation

GIPC 2024: Boosting ecommerce innovation and IP generation

12 January 2024

ONDC is trying to unbundle ecommerce platforms and expand innovation that encourages diversity.

Key takeaways from IPOS trademark case involving Monster Energy Company, YG Entertainment

Key takeaways from IPOS trademark case involving Monster Energy Company, YG Entertainment

12 January 2024

IP lawyer discusses salient points of the case including the importance of consumer perception

Malaysia launches copyright program

Malaysia launches copyright program

11 January 2024

Copyright to You (CR2U) aims to expedite the certification and notification of voluntary copyright for the creative industry in Malaysia.

GIPC 2024: Research, innovation and IP as key drivers of global growth

GIPC 2024: Research, innovation and IP as key drivers of global growth

10 January 2024

“If you do not protect innovative drugs, why would you invest? We should not make it difficult to patent innovation,” said Hemant Singh, president of the AIPPI India Group.

Cambodia will soon come up with new franchise law; director says it is due to a robust IP law

Cambodia will soon come up with new franchise law; director says it is due to a robust IP law

08 January 2024

Director says that franchises may flourish in Cambodia as the country has a robust and effective IP law.