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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

The legal landscape of web scraping

The rise of web scraping has transformed how businesses and researchers collect and analyze online data. — Excel V. Dyquiangco

New business? Think IP

The best time to start paying attention to IP matters is at the very beginning. — Espie Angelica A. de Leon

Courts now empowered to change the method of calculating compensation

Court removes power from claimant to determine calculation of compensation.

Yes, you may copyright your joke! (And we’re not joking)

But comedians find that proving originality and ownership is rarely a joking matter. — Espie Angelica de Leon

Sri Lanka launches public online IP search platform

Users can now access national IP records through a centralized digital system.

Philippines leads initiatives under ASEAN IP Rights Roadmap 2026-2030

Philippines drives ASEAN efforts to boost IP commercialization, capacity building and regional cooperation.

Japan hosts official visit by WIPO director general

Daren Tang visits to deepen IP cooperation.

Vietnamese government issues decree for stronger copyright protection, enforcement

Coverage includes foreign entities, 43 acts of violation, and 29 remedial measures.

AI transforming gaming industry in Asia

IP challenges and what should be done to address these

South Korean music to receive greater royalties in China under new licensing deals

The agreements lay the foundation for more transparent and timely payments.

TMI Associates promotes 21 to partner

Six of the firm’s new partners have significant IP practices.

TMI Associates promotes five to partner

Two of the firm’s new counsel have significant IP practices.

Judicial Leader Call for Stronger IP Literacy and Faster Innovation Governance

On the opening day of the GIPC, legal experts and members of the judiciary underscored the growing importance of intellectual property rights in shaping innovation, economic growth, and public welfare.