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USPTO terminates 3,100 patent applications amid signature fraud
03 October 2024This is due to an unauthorized individual’s fraudulent use of a registered practitioner’s S-signature.
India set to regulate patent and trademark agents with Code of Conduct
01 October 2024Delhi HC ordered the Controller General to finalize the code by December 31, 2024.
IPOPHL introduces Regional Development Plan on IP
30 September 2024RDPIP is a three-year program targeting the specific IP needs to drive innovation and economic expansion.
IP enforcement, election outcomes and what to expect in U.S. policy shifts
27 September 2024How critical are intellectual property laws for political campaigns? Excel V. Dyquiangco discusses how upcoming U.S. elections could affect global IP policies, trade agreements and related issues, highlighting the broader implications for political m...
Newest chain of convenience stores in copyright complaint, IPOPHL responds
24 September 2024Several of its goods have packaging that is purportedly identical to Nutri Asia’s UFC and Datu Puti range.
Malaysia joins WIPO Alert
16 September 2024WIPO Alert is an online tool that lets law enforcement organizations post and retrieve lists of websites found to be violating copyright.
Thailand releases statistics on IP infringements
22 August 2024The number of products confiscated increased by 33.73 percent over the same time last year despite a 20.19 percent decrease in instances.
All set for IP Week @ SG 2024
15 August 2024A rundown of what to expect
University in Kazakhstan to launch Master of Laws programme in IP and business law
15 August 2024MoU signed in May paved the way for the joint Master’s degree programme.
IPOPHL partners with investors for safeguarding IP rights
13 August 2024Under the MOA, IPOPHL can offer technical support under the IAP and assist with enforcement-related issues.
Saudi Arabia, Indonesia ink MOU to improve collaboration in IP
25 July 2024The MOU covers topics on strategy, information technology advancement and the sharing of experiences and consultations for cutting-edge technologies, including AI for IP.
From pandemic to progress: Rowel Barba’s legacy at IPOPHL
01 July 2024Rowel Barba sits down to talk about Covid-19, counterfeiting, and his vision for his office’s next leader.
The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act: What does it mean for Asia and the rest of the world?
31 May 2024What does the EU’s groundbreaking AI Act mean for the rest of the world, including Asia?
Why your kids need to know their IP rights
31 May 2024Children are more likely to take pride in their creative works if they understand the worth of their creative output.
Compensation: A useful alternative to damages
28 June 2024Russian law always provided that infringement of rights for patents and trademarks entailed punishment in the form of damages.