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AI providers required to safeguard IP rights, says Japan report
26 April 2024The report says that various parties will need to collaborate at every stage in order to safeguard intellectual property rights.
India’s Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023 which covers digital piracy awaits formal notification
24 April 2024Lawyer discusses strengths and weaknesses of the bill’s provisions on digital piracy of films.
SILF kicks off AI conference in New Delhi
19 April 2024'Digital revolution nearly reaches down to the last man in the queue'
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.
Reagan Roy named partner at Makarim & Taira S. in Jakarta
25 March 2024Roy brings expertise in data protection, franchising and licensing and corporate M&A work.
Indian gov’t says country’s existing IP regime can protect AI-generated works
22 March 2024No need for separate rights, says gov’t, but IP lawyer believes legislation should be amended.
Video games, eSports and gambling: An IP practitioner’s perspective on the opportunities and limits
29 February 2024IP is the core of the video game and eSports industry, but other legal disciplines such as contract law and gambling law also play important roles in regulating the industry. Meryl Koh and Justin Lai from Singapore law firm Drew & Napier examine the...
Copyright protection for AI-generated works: A landmark Chinese court ruling
29 February 2024A landmark ruling from the Beijing Internet Court carries significant implications for the future of AI and IP in China, as it indicates that the Chinese courts would be willing to recognize the copyrightability of AI-generated works in appropriate c...
Public consultation on draft Model AI Governance Framework for Generative AI ongoing in Singapore
27 February 2024The draft framework is timely, yet lacking, says legal expert.
Anyone creating AI materials might still be prosecuted, says MyIPO chairman
23 February 2024He said this at a media meet and greet held in connection with the National Intellectual Property Awards 2024 (AHIN2024).
Navigating the intersection of generative AI and IP
31 January 2024As generative AI becomes an effective tool assisting humans with their day-to-day work, lawyers also warn of the risks.
How Web 3.0 revolutionizes intellectual property: NFTS, DAOS and decentralized ownership
31 January 2024The decentralized nature of the new Web 3.0 may disrupt traditional notions of IP ownership and control, presenting both challenges and opportunities in tracking and enforcing IP rights.
Indonesian book giant addresses online content piracy, IP lawyers respond
16 February 2024“These options are not exclusive from one another, as the author and/or publishers may pursue more than one measure simultaneously,” said Wulansari.
Get Set Go – Is India ready for the implementation of new data privacy legislation?
30 November 2023We are living in a Digital Age. Whether we are shopping online or accessing our social media accounts, we are always leaving a footprint behind, that is, our digitized personal data.
Generative AI and fair use/fair dealing
31 August 2023Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool for creating and manipulating digital content, be it text, images or music, simultaneously spotlighting the scope of copyright law, particularly fair use.