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Enforcing IP rights in the Philippines where IP owners are a preferred class of litigants

While securing IP rights is an initial step, enforcement, coupled with commercializing the IP asset, will complete the spectrum of IP protection. – Susan Villanueva, Patricia Bunye, Divina Gracia Pedron and Rowanie Nakan

The professionalization of trademark and patent agents in the Philippines

Important changes are about to unfold in the trademark and patent scene in the Philippines. — Espie Angelica A. de Leon

A call for a stronger IP code in the Philippines

To bolster the fight against counterfeiting and piracy, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) is pursuing amendments to the IP code. – Excel V. Dyquiangco

IP Australia implements fee changes effective October 1, 2024

The fee changes will ultimately benefit Australians, Australia’s innovation space and economy

Qatar outstanding annuities for patent applications now payable

Applicants can now either pay annuity fees in their due time or defer them until a decision is made.

AIPPI 2024: Global debate over AI-generated patents

AIPPI 2024: World Congress kicks off in Hangzhou

Opponents of patent applications for HIV prevention drug in India cry “evergreening”

Crystalline forms of known compound not an invention, patents to limit access to affordable drugs

AI increasingly critical in patent search, data analytics

Patent search is faster, more accurate, data analytics more efficient despite vast amounts of data

Seeds of change: How expiring patents are cultivating agricultural diversity

The commercialization of agricultural innovations is driven by IP laws, with patents playing a central role in advancing agrifood technology. Cathy Li discusses the challenges of balancing biodiversity, food security and patent filings as farmers and...

Vietnam releases first draft of new Law on Personal Data Protection

Draft law is comprehensive, but some requirements for consent are inconsistently scattered, lawyer says.

Cambodia to assess new penalty for late patent annuity payments

Plant variety protection registrations, utility model certifications and patents will all be subject to this new fine.

Shortlist revealed for 2024 Asia IP Awards

Once again, we've seen exceptional IP work across the region. Now, it's time to recognize the firms and practices behind this work.

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.

Dyson hairdryer patent expiration floods China’s market with dupes

Competition intensified among hairdryer brands following the patent expiration.