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IPOPHL and INTA Sign MOU To Fight Counterfeiting
02 July 2021Anti-counterfeiting measures involve enhancing the skills and knowledge of youth, companies, online platforms, and national authorities.
Korean nail company withdraws trademark application over BTS’ term, "Borahae”
28 June 2021Despite the absence of dynamite, "Borahae” is printed on the packaging of the BTS Meal at McDonald's.
Copyright Society of China launches copyright blockchain protection
24 June 2021On June 1, 2021, The Copyright Society of China (CSC), a professional institution under the National Radio and Television Administration of China, officially launched its blockchain copyright services platform “China Copyright Chain”, in China Intern...
Taiwan new trademark act in discussion
23 June 2021While the latest draft amendment to the Trademark Act was published by the TIPO (Taiwan IP Office) earlier this year, the TIPO expects to finalize the draft amendment and have the new Trademark Act published and implemented within two years.
Australian court rules on trademark, copyright case involving Greenpeace and local power company
23 June 2021How will the case impact Australia's IP scene? An Australian IP expert has their say.
China Intellectual Property Protection Centres established in Liaoning, Jilin and Changchun
22 June 2021What do they actually do? Are they clustered in certain areas and are we expecting more soon? More importantly, will lawyers’ power be belittled if they are seemingly “almighty”? A local expert has the answers.
WTO ready for talks on proposal to waive patent rights on Covid-19 products
21 June 2021Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have decided to begin text-based negotiations on the proposed patent waiver for drugs, vaccines and devices in connection with Covid-19, a proposal now backed by the United States.
The Philippines Launches AI Roadmap
16 June 2021The Philippines' Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) launched a national artificial intelligence (AI) roadmap, making it one of the first 50 nations in the world to do so.
China's New Patent Law Comes Into Force
15 June 2021Under the environment of encouraging innovations in China as reflected in the New Patent Law, the total number of patent applications filed in 2020 has reached 5.19 million.
Thailand’s Commercial Minister commands agencies to strengthen IP protection
15 June 2021Relevant parties listen and take action at once!
Australia introduces patent box for medical, biotech companies
10 June 2021The patent box serves to incentivize local firms to innovate and commercialize in Australia.
What to expect in the 1st Philippine Copyright Summit
10 June 2021The summit, hosted by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) will be held on the week of November 22, 2021.
Vietnam makes move against trademark applications for local rice varieties in Australia, US
09 June 2021The application stands a slim chance, according to a lawyer, and serves a lesson to Vietnamese SMEs
The one with the Friends reunion piracy
09 June 2021The recently-concluded “Friends'' reunion was one of the most-watched specials in all of history. Naturally, given the massive popularity of the show, procuring a license to air the same was on cards by almost all the video content platforms.
IPOPHL Teams Up with ALS In Creating More IP Professionals
02 June 2021On May 28, 2021, IPOPHL Director General Rowel S. Barba and ALS Dean Jose Maria G. Hofilea signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) establishing the cooperation.