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Towards a more equitable copyright system

Towards a more equitable copyright system

29 February 2024

For the second time, the Supreme Court of the Philippines has urged the Philippines Congress and the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) to amend RA 8293 or the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines (IP Code), to allow th...

Did the Ed Sheeran copyright case blur the lines for music creativity?

Did the Ed Sheeran copyright case blur the lines for music creativity?

29 February 2024

Ed Sheeran’s recent copyright case may be seen as a turning point for the music industry, but caution must still be exercised among songwriters and producers. How similar is too similar?

When Mickey Mouse enters the public domain

When Mickey Mouse enters the public domain

29 February 2024

Even when copyrighted works enter the public domain, not everything can be rehashed into other mediums.

Latest in New Zealand divorced couple copyright case: Artist gets exclusive rights

Latest in New Zealand divorced couple copyright case: Artist gets exclusive rights

14 March 2024

Is copyright created during a relationship, relationship property?

Copyright protection for AI-generated works: A landmark Chinese court ruling

Copyright protection for AI-generated works: A landmark Chinese court ruling

29 February 2024

A 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...

IPOPHL releases statutory fair use guidelines to clarify  rules on copyright exceptions

IPOPHL releases statutory fair use guidelines to clarify rules on copyright exceptions

07 March 2024

This is to help Filipino innovators, educators and creatives develop a deeper knowledge of IP rights by offering clarity and direction.

Weak copyright compliance hounds India’s music publishing industry, according to report

Weak copyright compliance hounds India’s music publishing industry, according to report

07 March 2024

IP lawyer discusses the issue and recommends measures for improving copyright compliance

Asia IP Awards 2023: Toasting the Winners

Asia IP Awards 2023: Toasting the Winners

31 January 2024

For the first time since 2019, the Asia IP Awards were held live on November 2, 2023. The awards named top trademarks, patents and copyright practices as determined by in-house counsel from Asia, Europe and the Americas

Asia IP Copyright Rankings 2024

Asia IP Copyright Rankings 2024

29 February 2024

The results of the 2024 Asia IP Copyright survey are in. Find out which firms stand out from the rest.

Myanmar opens applications for the registration of copyright and related rights

Myanmar opens applications for the registration of copyright and related rights

01 March 2024

Subsequently, on February 13, 2024, the IP Agency issued a notification specifying the required government fees to be paid for matters related to copyrights and related rights.

Myanmar’s IP Experts 2023

Myanmar’s IP Experts 2023

30 November 2023

Eight years ago, in 2015, Asia IP visited Yangon, the commercial centre of Myanmar, for the first time, in search of Myanmar’s long-promised (and longer-awaited) suite of intellectual property laws.

India’s IP Experts 2023

India’s IP Experts 2023

30 November 2023

Intellectual property filings in India continue to soar, accounting for the sixth-largest number of patent applications globally.

Lessons from copyright infringement, forgery issues involving Bangladeshi song

Lessons from copyright infringement, forgery issues involving Bangladeshi song

06 February 2024

Dhaka lawyer says importance of due diligence, efficient enforcement mechanisms, need for awareness of copyright laws are among the key takeaways.

Tilleke & Gibbins joins Drew Network Asia

Tilleke & Gibbins joins Drew Network Asia

28 December 2023

Tilleke brings Drew membership to nine countries, 824 fee earners.

The rise of location-based entertainment: IP and data privacy issues

The rise of location-based entertainment: IP and data privacy issues

30 November 2023

Location-based entertainment is growing in popularity, creating immersive and memorable experiences for consumers. But it also brings about challenges with branding and copyrights.