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Lessons from the “very demure, very mindful” trademark issue

Lawyer advises content creators to register any word, logo or sign that defines their image and brand as soon as practicable.

Plagiarism? An IP lawyer weighs in on “Isang Kaibigan”

“The real question is whether Isang Kaibigan replicates Owly’s distinctive elements,” says IP lawyer.

China’s Black Myth: Wukong tops charts with debut

The game has over 2.35 million active players as of today.

Who owns this photo of Donald Trump?

The viral photograph of Donald Trump has sparked a debate over copyright infringement.

Deepfakes: Friend or foe?

Are deepfakes a friend or a foe? That was the central question Pranit Biswas, managing associate at SS Rana & Co in New Delhi, asked the audience on the opening day of the Global IP Convention in Istanbul.

Malaysian film council, MyIPO partner for IP registration

The move, according to Finas CEO Datuk Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib, is critical to enabling performers and artists to make a consistent living through a variety of means.

Indian music composer cries foul over unauthorized use of song for upcoming flick Coolie

A discussion of India’s Copyright Act and why the composer is doing the right thing

INTA 2024: IP the ‘backbone’ of film and television

IP is the backbone of the film and television industry, panellists said in a session covering the industry at INTA’s 2024 Annual Meeting in Atlanta. The session, “This Business of Film and Television: A C-Suite Perspective for 2024 and Beyond”, broug...

INTA 2024: IP in video games as brands expand presence

India’s Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023 which covers digital piracy awaits formal notification

Lawyer discusses strengths and weaknesses of the bill’s provisions on digital piracy of films.

Seller of illegal streaming devices at popular shopping centre in Singapore charged in court

More targeted approach to address illegal streaming in SG may work better, says IP lawyer.

Indonesian book giant addresses online content piracy, IP lawyers respond

“These options are not exclusive from one another, as the author and/or publishers may pursue more than one measure simultaneously,” said Wulansari.

The rise of location-based entertainment: IP and data privacy issues

Location-based entertainment is growing in popularity, creating immersive and memorable experiences for consumers. But it also brings about challenges with branding and copyrights.

Digital celebrities: The reality of IP in a virtual world

From 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.

Lessons from the SAG strike

With Hollywood’s 118-day strike resolved, production can finally resume on our favourite evening TV shows. The union’s new contract provides actors protection from digital replicas are made of them or when their voice, likeness, or performance will b...