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Japan approves programme to promote IP
12 June 2025AI, anime tourism and foreign talent drive Japan’s new strategy to boost global presence.
Ecommerce platforms in the Philippines crack down on fakes under MOU
10 June 2025IPOPHL’s MOU drives stronger Philippine ecommerce action against listings of counterfeits.
Vietnam intensifies efforts to curb counterfeiting, digital piracy amid trade talks with U.S.
06 June 2025Vietnam has a coordinated strategy that includes using modern digital technologies.
Yemen now requires MoFA attestation for all powers of attorney
06 June 2025IP lawyer says the added attestation creates challenges for entities protecting IP rights in Yemen.
Japan unveils 2025 IP strategy to climb global innovation rankings
05 June 2025The strategy focuses on three core pillars.
Trademark application for India military codename ‘Operation Sindoor’ filed, then withdrawn
04 June 2025An erosion of boundaries between nationalism, commodification – IP lawyer
East Java in Indonesia proposes granting IP rights to ‘horeg’ sound system
02 June 2025This sparks concerns over noise pollution.
UAE unveils new geographical indications system
30 May 2025The new GI system is first-of-its-kind federal initiative to protect local products.
Nepal: New IP law in the offing
29 May 2025The Industrial Property Bill is more comprehensive and modern, with several new provisions.
Meta, Kazakhstan Authors’ Society sign licensing agreement on use of local music on social media
29 May 2025Why licensing agreements are important
Asia IP at INTA 2025 – San Diego Highlights
28 May 2025Asia IP provided on-the-ground coverage of the 2025 INTA Annual Meeting in San Diego.
Cambodia, Laos strengthen agricultural ties with mango exports
27 May 2025The initiative was highlighted in talks between the two countries’ agriculture ministers.
China opens new IP protection centre
23 May 2025The new centre is the 49th in China’s growing fast-track IP hub network.
Chinese WeChat ramps up brand protection against counterfeits
22 May 2025Weixin is the central platform to Tencent’s digital security strategy.
INTA 2025: WIPO indigenous rights treaty celebrated
21 May 2025GRATK the first WIPO treaty to address indigenous peoples’ IP rights.