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Myanmar’s IP Experts 2023
30 November 2023Eight years ago, in 2015, Asia IP visited Yangon, the commercial centre of Myanmar, for the first time, in search of Myanmar’s long-promised (and longer-awaited) suite of intellectual property laws.
India’s IP Experts 2023
30 November 2023Intellectual property filings in India continue to soar, accounting for the sixth-largest number of patent applications globally.
Lessons from copyright infringement, forgery issues involving Bangladeshi song
06 February 2024Dhaka lawyer says importance of due diligence, efficient enforcement mechanisms, need for awareness of copyright laws are among the key takeaways.
Tilleke & Gibbins joins Drew Network Asia
28 December 2023Tilleke brings Drew membership to nine countries, 824 fee earners.
The rise of location-based entertainment: IP and data privacy issues
30 November 2023Location-based entertainment is growing in popularity, creating immersive and memorable experiences for consumers. But it also brings about challenges with branding and copyrights.
Steamboat Willie enters into public domain; IP lawyer gives his thoughts
15 January 2024“While the public domain welcomes reinvention of the original Mickey, leveraging his image for commercial purposes or generating content featuring his later incarnations without express permission from Disney remains strictly prohibited,” he said.
Malaysia launches copyright program
11 January 2024Copyright to You (CR2U) aims to expedite the certification and notification of voluntary copyright for the creative industry in Malaysia.
Does a forged deed of assignment confer rights?
01 January 2024A forged deed of assignment, even if registered with the relevant government office, does not confer rights to the assignee due to lack of consent of the copyright owner, as held by the Philippine Supreme Court in the case of M.Y. Intercontinental Tr...
Thailand beefs up efforts to combat piracy
04 January 2024The DIP is also working with Facebook to create technologies for detecting and eliminating counterfeit goods.
Pakistan now a signatory to Marrakesh Treaty
22 December 2023Accession to Treaty will enable the visually-impaired to access copyright works via braille, other formats
UN, ABBA songwriter launch online platform to aid musicians in IP
15 December 2023This online platform aims to teach artists how to ensure they are fairly compensated for their labor.
Clampdown on digital piracy: Vietnam to form specialized unit for the task
15 December 2023The move is encouraging for a country where copyright infringement is sometimes associated with organized crime
Digital celebrities: The reality of IP in a virtual world
31 October 2023From loss of revenue to IP misuse, virtual celebrities give rise to significant intellectual property challenges. Espie Angelica A. de Leon addresses these challenges and the measures to take.
Copyright museum opens in South Korea
01 December 2023Safeguarding the rights of creators is a fundamental prerequisite for the advancement of culture, arts and content industries, said the minister.
2023 India’s Top IP Firms and Practices Revealed
07 November 2023Intellectual property owners have been overwhelmingly positive about the changes they’ve seen to India’s IP regime over recent years. The country has consistently updated its IP laws and aggressively worked to reduce the time it takes to move an acti...