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IPOPHL appoints Brigitte M. Da Costa-Villaluz as new director general

She will take the helm from Rowel Barba.

Audi, Nio trademark dispute in Australia: Scope of protection in automotive is relatively narrow

Lawyer: The “E” merely stands for “electric vehicle”

Apple fails in opposition bid against Wapples trademark registration in Singapore

No visual, aural and conceptual similarity between the marks, no reasonable likelihood of confusion.

IPO-Pakistan holds consultative sessions for National IP Strategy with WIPO

Inclusion of IP education in academe stressed

Indian news outfit sues OpenAI for copyright infringement

Fair use cannot be claimed, technological advances shouldn’t overlook essence of the law – IP lawyer

Illegal streaming devices in online marketplaces: to stop piracy, SG authorities step up efforts

Problems remain as sellers on ecommerce can easily create new accounts, among others.

SAIP becomes global patent authority to support inventors

SAIP's appointment as a global patent authority offers several advantages for applicants from Arabic-speaking countries.

IPOPHL’s mediation initiatives highlighted at IP Key Southeast Asian Conference 

Delegates had the opportunity to discuss their mediation practices in this conference.

2024 Asia IP Awards winners crowned in Manila

Mumbai court acquits man in 33-year copyright infringement case largely due to absence of witnesses

The court should have dealt with the case in more detail, says IP lawyer.

2024 India’s Top IP Firms and Practices Revealed

Asia IP’s editorial team reveals India’s top IP firms, practices.

Online enforcement of intellectual property rights in the Philippines: A balancing act

The internet presents a myriad of challenges for IP rights holders, including those in the Philippines. – Arjel P. de Guzman

USPTO terminates 3,100 patent applications amid signature fraud

This 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

Delhi HC ordered the Controller General to finalize the code by December 31, 2024.

IPOPHL introduces Regional Development Plan on IP

RDPIP is a three-year program targeting the specific IP needs to drive innovation and economic expansion.