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ByteDance web novel platform’s AI clause sparks author outrage
26 July 2024The new clause requires authors to agree to allow their works to be used by the platform’s AI for content development, causing significant outrage in the online community.
Saudi Arabia, Indonesia ink MOU to improve collaboration in IP
25 July 2024The MOU covers topics on strategy, information technology advancement and the sharing of experiences and consultations for cutting-edge technologies, including AI for IP.
Fees for services in Kazakhstan increase for registration of marks, GIs, etc.
25 July 2024With the fee increase in July 2023, lawyer questions the necessity of increasing them again.
Who owns this photo of Donald Trump?
24 July 2024The viral photograph of Donald Trump has sparked a debate over copyright infringement.
Uzbekistan, UK sign agreement to strengthen IP
24 July 2024Both parties acknowledge that IP plays a vital role in fostering social and economic growth.
China tops GenAI patent filings, faces challenges in AI-generated content
19 July 2024With AI tools now part of human creation, a new consideration for IP protection has emerged.
Malaysia co-organizes exhibition for 65th WIPO
19 July 2024The exhibition, themed “Creative and Sustainable ASEAN,” took place from July 9 to July 17, 2024, and is meant to promote IP and creative industries from ASEAN member nations.
Carku wins ITC case for the third time against NOCO
17 July 2024This marks the company’s third consecutive win in U.S. International Trade Commission Section 337 investigations, the first Chinese company in the industry to achieve this.
The Philippines urges consensus on key IP treaties
17 July 2024These include the Treaties for the Protection of Traditional Knowledge (TK) and of Traditional Cultural Expressions (TCEs), the Design Law Treaty (DLT), and the Treaty for the Protection of Broadcasting Organizations.
India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry publishes draft Trade Marks Rules, 2024
17 July 2024Progressive, but rules contain ambiguities and drawbacks, say IP lawyers.
India’s Karnataka High Court to form dedicated IP division
16 July 2024Establishment of the IPD may take time, but it will certainly aid in the disposal of cases.
50 percent reduction on industrial property fees in Vietnam extended until December 2024
10 July 2024Circular 43 and its benefit to those filing applications in large numbers, etc.
China excels at domestic patent filing; which one is leading globally?
10 July 2024China outpaces filings from the U.S., South Korea, Japan, India, the UK and Germany.
Green trademark filings increasing in Singapore – IPOS report
09 July 2024Increase shows growing consciousness on sustainability, shifting preferences, but lawyer warns against “greenwashing.”
Qatar issues updates on POA for trademark prosecution
08 July 2024One major change is that Powers of Attorney legalized abroad by the Qatari embassy now require local attestation by the Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs.