Sector
Enforcement
Public consultation on AI’s impact on copyright, patent in Singapore ongoing
03 September 2026The consultation period will run until October 22, 2026
East IP appoints two partners to lead Guangzhou office
01 September 2026The new team brings extensive experience in trademark and anti-counterfeiting matters.
AI and the future of IP take centre stage at Singapore IP Week 2026
21 August 2026How AI is reshaping the innovation lifecycle and what it means to stakeholders
Thailand clarifies what GI protection means for Lampang chicken bowls
20 August 2026Similar-looking ceramics may not infringe, but unauthorized GI use bring penalties.
Sri Lanka turns to IP reforms as trade, investment and U.S. ties take focus
14 August 2026Forum highlights digitalization, enforcement challenges and opportunities for Sri Lankan businesses.
Japan protests unauthorized use of anime characters in U.S. political posts
11 August 2026Tokyo urges Washington to respect copyright holders following several controversial social-media posts.
Suspected counterfeit Nike shoes seized from Ho Chi Minh City factory in one of Vietnam’s biggest ra...
11 August 2026A signal of where enforcement is heading in Vietnam, says lawyer.
Australian prime minister sets up Office of AI, vows to protect copyright owners
04 August 2026Copyright regime will remain permission-based, while new enforcement mechanism is under consideration.
Trademark protection in the UAE through customs recordal and Amazon Brand Registry
01 August 2026The commercial dynamism of the UAE has transformed the region into a premier focal point for global trade, logistics and digital consumer markets.
Music, creative groups in Australia issue open letter to gov’t on copyright, AI training
29 July 2026What is the Australian gov’t doing about it, and what else could be done?
FIFA, brands and its human rights framework
20 May 2026How human rights framework affect brand sponsorship deals — Excel V. Dyquiangco
IP protection across countries joint hosting a major sports competition
29 May 2026How can host countries align their efforts to protect these IP across borders? — Espie Angelica A. de Leon
UAE IP rights and sustainable growth
08 May 2026The UAE is rapidly strengthening its role as a leading global centre for innovation
No interim relief, Delhi court orders disclaimer in case involving medical humanitarian organization
03 June 2026Court adopted a balanced approach to protect a trademark while promoting artistic freedom.
Patent pools: The package deal of patents
15 April 2026Cutting costs, easing disputes and unlocking innovation through smarter shared patent strategies — Espie Angelica A. de Leon