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The ASEAN Guide to IP Protection: Introduction

With a combined population of over 700 million, growing purchasing power, and some of the world’s fastest-rising economies, the ASEAN region is rapidly emerging as a global powerhouse. – Karen Abraham

The ASEAN Guide to IP Protection: Preface

ASEAN has become a highly integrated and cohesive economic bloc connected with the global economy. – Vichea Suon

Laos IP Guide 2025

Recent reforms, including the 2025 trademark decision, European patent validation and strengthened enforcement, modernize Laos’ IP system and expand protection for innovators and investors.

Vietnam IP Guide 2025

S&O IP highlights Vietnam’s IP system with its newly established specialized IP courts, robust border recordal mechanisms and integrated administrative, civil and criminal enforcement.

Thailand IP Guide 2025

Thailand’s IP system features fast-track and patent procedures, and strong civil and criminal enforcement through the specialized IP&IT Court. – Tilleke & Gibbins

Singapore IP Guide 2025

Winnie Tham, Wei Ming Tan and Eugene Yang note Singapore’s IP system combines fast-track filing initiatives like SG Trade Marks Fast, robust patent acceleration frameworks under SIPS 2030 and progressive copyright reforms.

Philippines IP Guide 2025

Regina Reyes-Rara highlights the IP Code of the Philippines and recent implementing rules, emphasizing updated procedures for opposition, appeal and enforcement.

Myanmar IP Guide 2025

Tin Ohnmar Tun outlines the 2020 Trademark Law, 2019 copyright and industrial design laws, and the ongoing development of enforcement and registration systems.

Malaysia IP Guide 2025

Karen Abraham and Raghuram Supramanium outline Malaysia’s IP landscape, focusing on Trademarks Act 2019, Patents (Amendment) Act 2022 and recent copyright reforms.

Indonesia IP Guide 2025

Novita Sari Pulungan outlines major legislative updates, including expanded patentability for computer-implemented inventions and longer non-use grace periods for trademarks.

Cambodia IP Guide 2025

Pheng Thea and David Haskel note that Cambodia’s IP protection remains procedural in nature.

Brunei IP Guide 2025

Hung Zheng On emphasizes that Brunei’s IP regime is evolving to accommodate non-traditional marks, automatic copyright protection without formal registration and a transitional scheme for re-registering foreign-filed patents.

The ASEAN Guide to IP Protection

A comprehensive overview of the evolving landscape of IP protection across the ASEAN region