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China tops GenAI patent filings, faces challenges in AI-generated content
19 July 2024With AI tools now part of human creation, a new consideration for IP protection has emerged.
Malaysia co-organizes exhibition for 65th WIPO
19 July 2024The exhibition, themed “Creative and Sustainable ASEAN,” took place from July 9 to July 17, 2024, and is meant to promote IP and creative industries from ASEAN member nations.
Carku wins ITC case for the third time against NOCO
17 July 2024This marks the company’s third consecutive win in U.S. International Trade Commission Section 337 investigations, the first Chinese company in the industry to achieve this.
The Philippines urges consensus on key IP treaties
17 July 2024These include the Treaties for the Protection of Traditional Knowledge (TK) and of Traditional Cultural Expressions (TCEs), the Design Law Treaty (DLT), and the Treaty for the Protection of Broadcasting Organizations.
India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry publishes draft Trade Marks Rules, 2024
17 July 2024Progressive, but rules contain ambiguities and drawbacks, say IP lawyers.
India’s Karnataka High Court to form dedicated IP division
16 July 2024Establishment of the IPD may take time, but it will certainly aid in the disposal of cases.
50 percent reduction on industrial property fees in Vietnam extended until December 2024
10 July 2024Circular 43 and its benefit to those filing applications in large numbers, etc.
China excels at domestic patent filing; which one is leading globally?
10 July 2024China outpaces filings from the U.S., South Korea, Japan, India, the UK and Germany.
Green trademark filings increasing in Singapore – IPOS report
09 July 2024Increase shows growing consciousness on sustainability, shifting preferences, but lawyer warns against “greenwashing.”
Qatar issues updates on POA for trademark prosecution
08 July 2024One major change is that Powers of Attorney legalized abroad by the Qatari embassy now require local attestation by the Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Coming soon: Dedicated IP court in Vietnam
04 July 2024Ho Chi Minh lawyer explains why Vietnam needs one with specialized IP judges to boot.
Dismissed copyright case in India has significant implications for IP practice in the country
04 July 2024The limitations of copyright in protecting industrial design and other key takeaways from the case
China, Bahrain launch Patent Prosecution Highway pilot program
04 July 2024This aims to simplify the patent application process for innovators.
The Philippines turns to comics to fight against intellectual piracy
02 July 2024Pirated Inferno was published as part of the shared objective of the interagency National Committee on Intellectual Property Rights (NCIPR) to protect intellectual property rights.
Shenzhen roadshow prepares for 2024 AIPPI World Congress
02 July 2024The event aimed to connect China’s IP professionals and leading businesses, promoting discussions on IP protection ahead of the upcoming congress.