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IP Management
What happens when private messages become public?
16 July 2026How organizations can protect trade secrets in an era of consumer messaging apps.
Philippines ranks among world’s fastest-growing economies for intangible investment – WIPO
16 July 2026The country posted strong gains in R&D, software and brand investments over a decade.
Spruson & Ferguson promotes 10 across Australia and Asia
14 July 2026The promotions span patent and trademark practices across the firm’s Australia and Asia businesses.
New WIPO design rule gives creators greater recognition in the Hague System
09 July 2026Changes taking effect on July 1 strengthen the visibility of industrial design creators within the international registration framework.
Indonesia destroys counterfeit Lacoste goods to reinforce IP protection
03 July 2026Government cites legal certainty and investor confidence after destroying 567 infringing products.
South Korea expands special IP police to combat trade secret theft
02 July 2026The reorganization introduces dedicated investigators and stronger digital forensics capabilities.
Thailand’s IP Experts 2026
29 May 2026Thailand continues to develop trademark application processes for intellectual property owners with the launch of its new “Fast Track 4 Month Plus+” accelerated examination system. Karat Gedkhuntod, a trademark lawyer at Rouse in Bangkok, writes that...
Bangladesh’s IP Experts 2026
29 May 2026Bangladesh is set to graduate from Least Developed Country (LDC) status this year. There are presently 44 LDCs designated by the United Nations; the status affords them preferential market access, aid, special technical assistance and capacity-buildi...
Philippines steps up effort to amend IP framework in light of AI
26 June 2026Filipino creators could gain stronger protections and better paths to market.
Thailand strengthens GI fruit products in China
23 June 2026A new durian agreement highlights Thailand’s push for GI exports in China.
Thailand urges sound trademarks amid rising AI voice cloning risks
23 June 2026Thailand has received 494 sound mark applications since the legal provision were introduced.
Indonesia’s IP Experts 2026
28 May 2026Indonesia remains cautiously optimistic about its rankings last year in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 International IP Index, published in April 2025.
South Korea launches anti-piracy campaigns against illicit content distribution
12 June 2026Authorities expand international cooperation to combat piracy and protect creative industries.
Cambodia links IP protection to sports sector growth
11 June 2026Prime minister says stronger IP protection is needed to support Cambodia’s growing sports economy.
Philippines takes lead in ASEAN IP enforcement cooperation
05 June 2026ASEAN IP experts meet to strengthen regional enforcement and cooperation efforts.