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Vietnam’s Luc Ngan lychee gets GI certification in Japan
15 April 2021Several benefits come with GI protection in Japan, one of Vietnam’s key import partners.
Bilateral investment treaty offers bright hopes for Singapore, Indonesia
13 April 2021The Treaty has multiple benefits, including for the IP sphere.
Hong Kong’s IP awareness is still high according to survey
12 April 2021In spite of the massive destruction caused by the rampage of “Godzilla vs. Kong,” the city’s intangibles such as trademark and copyright remain well protected - remember the neon JD sign in the film?
Nike in a battle with Satan Shoes
12 April 2021Consumer safety and trademark infringement issues are at play in this case.
"Fish Selling Bro" files trademark application in China - until someone beats him to it
07 April 2021While the case might appear to be over for the "Fish Selling Bro", one lawyer thinks that this is the beginning of a long fight.
IPOPHL extends Juana Make a Mark Program to empower 1,000 more women-led MSMEs
07 April 2021The initiative is also part of the recent celebration of National Women's Month
LG Electronics sued by American mobile software company for patent infringement
07 April 2021The South Korean electronics behemoth has been sued in the United States for infringing another’s patents related to mobile devices and network optimization technology.
Japan rejects bid from China to use “AINU” trademark for products
07 April 2021A Chinese IP expert thinks the rejection is reasonable as any other country would do the same to protect its indigenous people and knowledge.
Indigenous Knowledge Consultations 2021 by IP Australia open until May 25, 2021
31 March 2021IP Australia aims to improve IP protection for traditional knowledge, cultural expressions by indigenous Australians.
Nokia and Samsung sign patent licensing agreement
29 March 2021The deal covers use of the Finnish behemoth’s inventions in video standards.
Over US$635,000 worth of counterfeit luxury items seized at Chicago
29 March 2021While they all come from Thailand, a lawyer of The Land of Smiles thinks her country is not to blame.
600+ allegedly counterfeit Louis Vuitton (LV) goods seized in The Philippines
29 March 2021The seizure operation went viral online as it took place in the middle of a live selling event with hundreds of viewers.
TIPO Recommends Amending Patent Act
25 March 2021Changes aim to make Taiwan's patent dispute system more similar to counterparts in other jurisdictions including Germany, Japan, Korea, and the United States.
Domain names and meta tags in trademark infringement
22 March 2021A travel agency in India used ‘Volvo’ in its domain name, meta tags and email ID.
International Trademark Association board adopts resolutions to strengthen anticounterfeiting enforc...
22 March 2021INTA calls for increased enforcement capabilities and innovative legal frameworks.