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Did the Ed Sheeran copyright case blur the lines for music creativity?
29 February 2024Ed 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
29 February 2024Even 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
14 March 2024Is copyright created during a relationship, relationship property?
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...
IPOPHL releases statutory fair use guidelines to clarify rules on copyright exceptions
07 March 2024This 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
07 March 2024IP lawyer discusses the issue and recommends measures for improving copyright compliance
Asia IP Awards 2023: Toasting the Winners
31 January 2024For 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
29 February 2024The 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
01 March 2024Subsequently, 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
30 November 2023Eight 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
30 November 2023Intellectual 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
06 February 2024Dhaka 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
28 December 2023Tilleke brings Drew membership to nine countries, 824 fee earners.
The rise of location-based entertainment: IP and data privacy issues
30 November 2023Location-based entertainment is growing in popularity, creating immersive and memorable experiences for consumers. But it also brings about challenges with branding and copyrights.
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.