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Cambodia threatens legal action against foreign businesses using national symbols as logos

Cambodia threatens legal action against foreign businesses using national symbols as logos

17 January 2024

The appeal was made in response U.S. food wholesalers exploiting images of the Bayon temples, Angkor Wat and the Cambodian national flag.

Nepal’s government perceives intellectual property as less prioritized field, says IP lawyer

Nepal’s government perceives intellectual property as less prioritized field, says IP lawyer

17 January 2024

Delay in passing the Comprehensive IP Bill are impacting the country’s outlook for foreign investments

Steamboat Willie enters into public domain; IP lawyer gives his thoughts

Steamboat Willie enters into public domain; IP lawyer gives his thoughts

15 January 2024

“While the public domain welcomes reinvention of the original Mickey, leveraging his image for commercial purposes or generating content featuring his later incarnations without express permission from Disney remains strictly prohibited,” he said.

GIPC 2024: Boosting ecommerce innovation and IP generation

GIPC 2024: Boosting ecommerce innovation and IP generation

12 January 2024

ONDC is trying to unbundle ecommerce platforms and expand innovation that encourages diversity.

Key takeaways from IPOS trademark case involving Monster Energy Company, YG Entertainment

Key takeaways from IPOS trademark case involving Monster Energy Company, YG Entertainment

12 January 2024

IP lawyer discusses salient points of the case including the importance of consumer perception

Malaysia launches copyright program

Malaysia launches copyright program

11 January 2024

Copyright to You (CR2U) aims to expedite the certification and notification of voluntary copyright for the creative industry in Malaysia.

GIPC 2024: Research, innovation and IP as key drivers of global growth

GIPC 2024: Research, innovation and IP as key drivers of global growth

10 January 2024

“If you do not protect innovative drugs, why would you invest? We should not make it difficult to patent innovation,” said Hemant Singh, president of the AIPPI India Group.

Cambodia will soon come up with new franchise law; director says it is due to a robust IP law

Cambodia will soon come up with new franchise law; director says it is due to a robust IP law

08 January 2024

Director says that franchises may flourish in Cambodia as the country has a robust and effective IP law.

Thailand beefs up efforts to combat piracy

Thailand beefs up efforts to combat piracy

04 January 2024

The DIP is also working with Facebook to create technologies for detecting and eliminating counterfeit goods.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology issues Circular 23/2023/TT-BKHCN

Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology issues Circular 23/2023/TT-BKHCN

29 December 2023

The circular provides the regulations for several provisions of the amended IP law.

Pakistan now a signatory to Marrakesh Treaty

Pakistan now a signatory to Marrakesh Treaty

22 December 2023

Accession to Treaty will enable the visually-impaired to access copyright works via braille, other formats

Patents granted in India increase anew in fiscal year, set record number

Patents granted in India increase anew in fiscal year, set record number

22 December 2023

The milestone is the result of efforts to create a culture of innovation in India

Clampdown on digital piracy: Vietnam to form specialized unit for the task

Clampdown on digital piracy: Vietnam to form specialized unit for the task

15 December 2023

The move is encouraging for a country where copyright infringement is sometimes associated with organized crime

UN, ABBA songwriter launch online platform to aid musicians in IP

UN, ABBA songwriter launch online platform to aid musicians in IP

15 December 2023

This online platform aims to teach artists how to ensure they are fairly compensated for their labor.

South Korea strengthens its links with Middle East in IP fields

South Korea strengthens its links with Middle East in IP fields

13 December 2023

This is also to strengthen collaboration in several areas, such as assisting startups and small enterprises, incorporating AI into the patent system and educating young people about inventions.