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Thailand celebrates Songkran; plans to enlist other regions as IP festivals
17 April 2024Apart from Songkran in Bangkok, Thailand is preparing to enlist 15 other provinces as IP festivals.
Seller of illegal streaming devices at popular shopping centre in Singapore charged in court
17 April 2024More targeted approach to address illegal streaming in SG may work better, says IP lawyer.
India’s Copyright Office issues record number of registration certificates for FY 2023-2024
12 April 202436,729 copyright applications filed, around 45,000 disposed
Managing IP in conflict zones, an IP lawyer weighs in
11 April 2024“Is there a legal framework for IP prosecution and enforcement? If so, are there effective institutions in place to prosecute and enforce the protection of IP?” asked Yu.
South Korea significantly increases prison sentences for stealing or leaking technology secrets
11 April 2024The amended legislation also adds more assessment criteria to the process of authorizing foreign corporations’ mergers and acquisitions of Korean businesses.
IP Australia adopts Madrid Goods and Services list for trademark applications
08 April 2024Madrid List offers multiple benefits, including for first-time trademark applicants.
India’s Draft Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2024 notified
05 April 2024Among others, examination timeline now down from 48 to 31 months, speeding up patent registration.
Uzbekistan joins Hague Agreement on Industrial Designs
05 April 2024This move facilitates the registration of industrial designs and makes them more accessible to enterprises looking to grow internationally.
The Philippines celebrates National Intellectual Property Month
05 April 2024The theme for the IP Month is “IP and SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).”
IP Australia launches new patent search tool
05 April 2024Patent professionals give their assessment of the Australian Patent Search platform.
From Nykaa to Cycle, Titan to Abbott, Anand and Anand secures well-known status for 11 marks
02 April 2024Noida-based Anand and Anand has secured well-known status for 11 marks belonging to various leading Indian and international companies – all on the same day.
Sri Lanka, Thailand sign agreement to enhance IP rights
28 March 2024With this move, Sri Lanka hopes to mitigate its worst financial crisis.
UAE can now register their trademarks in different formats, according to senior official
28 March 2024Abdulla Al Saleh, under-secretary of foreign trade and industry at the Ministry of Economy, said that the UAE has updated its outdated intellectual property rules in 2021 with a brand-new framework.
Cambodia PM urges ministry to fortify efforts to IP rights
25 March 2024He also urged them to update the pertinent legislative framework to reflect advancements in technology.
Special drive to dispose old pending trademark applications in India to be held in April
22 March 2024The initiative proves government aims to modernize, expedite resolution of applications, says IP attorney.