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UAE, U.S. forge agreement to expedite patent granting process
06 August 2025New UAE-U.S. patent agreement speeds approvals, fueling innovation, market growth and stronger global IP ties.
India, UK sign Free Trade Agreement in London during PM Modi’s visit
06 August 2025FTA excludes patent term extension, data exclusivity provisions and protects Indian GIs.
Qatar trademark office initiates digital transformation
31 July 2025Qatar pilots e-gazette and digital certificates to streamline trademark services.
Myanmar pushes stronger IP system to boost industry, attract foreign investment
31 July 2025Myanmar leaders stresses IP protection as key to sustainable development.
NZ chicken food truck business forced to rebrand due to trademark similarities with KFC
28 July 2025Key takeaways for brand owners and small businesses
Two sculptures and a copyright tussle
23 July 2025British sculptor accuses New Zealand artist of copying his sculpture of two hands clasped together.
Indonesia backs creative entrepreneurs, IP development
23 July 2025Indonesia promotes local brands as drivers of innovation at creative economy showcase.
Thailand hosts seminar on IP valuation
23 July 2025Experts gather in Bangkok to boost ASEAN-wide IP valuation standards with new regional toolkit.
Uzbekistan expands partnership with WIPO to advance IP agenda
21 July 2025Uzbekistan and WIPO partner to revamp IP system, promote local goods and boost women entrepreneurs.
Australian IP Report 2025: SMEs with deliberate IP strategy deliver more innovative solutions
17 July 2025Key insights from the report
Laos launches National Intellectual Property Strategy to boost economy
16 July 2025Laos empowers creators, setting the stage for a stronger, innovation-driven economy.
In the works: GI registry and national GI protection strategy in Pakistan
16 July 2025Coordination, stakeholder participation and the use of digital tools will ensure success.
Indonesia pledges to speed up digital IP transformation at WIPO assembly
15 July 2025A surge in filings, legal reforms and tech adoption signals Indonesia’s bold modernization drive.
Vietnam gov’t issues decree delegating, decentralizing IP tasks to provincial-level agencies
11 July 2025Issuance of protection titles and recording of information changes are among the tasks to be decentralized.
Bangladesh IP office taps IPAS 4.0 to align services with global standards
11 July 2025WIPO’s software streamlines and automates services for faster results.