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The unregistered trademark

Unregistered marks offer rights, but proving them is rarely easy. — Espie Angelica A. de Leon

Delhi High Court to copyright office: Decide on Thaler application for AI artwork in eight weeks

Decision will help determine whether AI-generated works can have copyright protection in India.

Vietnam’s amended IP Law takes effect on April 1, 2026

The amendments address modern IP challenges.

AI-assisted creative works: How to prove human creativity, copyright ownership

How can creators prove copyright ownership over AI-assisted works? — Espie Angelica A. de Leon

Vietnamese authorities disable illegal sports streaming platform

Lawyer says awareness, content consumption habits may shift

GUIs as registrable designs in India: From UST Global to the 2026 clarification

In a landmark ruling, the Calcutta High Court has held that a graphical user interface can qualify for registration as a design under the Designs Act, 2000.

First in Southeast Asia: Vietnam enacts standalone AI Law

No specific IP provisions but prohibits data collection or processing that violates IP

European Parliament demands transparency, fair pay for AI-used content

New measures aim to protect creators from unauthorized scraping by AI.

Philippines introduces copyright toolkit for local musicians

Philippines advances copyright awareness with new toolkit.

Pop Mart sues Bambu Lab in 3D‑printing IP dispute

Lawsuit targets model-sharing site over Labubu character files.

Denis Kudryavtsev joins Gorodissky & Partners in Moscow

Kudryavtsev noted for his work in litigation and dispute resolution.

Alleged leak of ex-army chief’s unpublished memoir sparks copyright concerns in India

Opposition leader quoted passages from the book in Parliament.

Dean Gerakiteys joins Baker McKenzie’s IP practice

Former Clayton Utz lawyer brings team with him.

Asia IP 2026 Copyright Rankings

The rise of the machines

The ongoing evolution of LLMs has spurred competition between open-source and proprietary models. — Excel V. Dyquiangco