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Business of Asia Forum and Entrepreneur Day open with tribute
05 December 2025BIP Asia Forum and E-Day opened with a moment of silence for the victims of the Tai Po fire.
Shein, Temu face U.S. scrutiny over forced labour and IP theft allegations
05 December 2025The scrutiny comes as Shein faces separate pressure in Europe.
Maldives ends era of cautionary notices with landmark trademark law
05 December 2025Companies should review their portfolios now and plan filings early to avoid conflicts – IP advisors
Thailand partners with royal police to combat IP violations
04 December 2025The initiative aims to remove Thailand from USTR’s notorious market list under the Special 301 Report.
Myanmar releases new rules governing GIs
04 December 2025The rules complete Myanmar’s framework for registering and protecting GI products.
A milestone in India: First smell trademark application accepted
04 December 2025Indian regulator prepared to update toolkit when branding evolves, says lawyer.
IP lawyer: Nepal at a crossroads between TRIPS obligations and outdated legal requirement
04 December 2025Recent developments involving strict requirement for trademark use that doesn’t align with TRIPS.
Kazakhstan now has an AI law
27 November 2025The AI law provides that a prompt may be copyrighted, among others.
China launches crackdown on illegal IP agency practices
27 November 2025The rectification campaign will target “seriously illegal agencies and practitioners.”
U.S. creative sector raises concerns over ‘problematic’ amendments to Philippine IP Code
27 November 2025The changes could weaken the Philippines’ copyright protections.
Business Software Alliance lobbies for text and data mining exception in India’s copyright law
27 November 2025A strong case for inclusion of TDM exception, says lawyer.
Sri Lanka moves to update copyright laws amid music industry disputes
19 November 2025Trade minister appoints experts to align local IP rules with global standards.
Slim Shady, Swim Shady: Eminem takes Australian beach essentials brand to court
19 November 2025The names sound similar, but brand founder said they followed the right process
Plant variety rights infringement: World’s largest kiwifruit marketer wins case in China
19 November 2025More than just a fruit, more than just a win for Zespri
Thailand promotes ePCT system for faster, cheaper international patents
19 November 2025Over 80 percent of Thailand’s PCT applications are filed through ePCT, showing the system’s efficiency.