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Copyright
The face of image rights
28 February 2023In many jurisdictions, image rights are protected through a mishmash of intellectual property and other laws. Espie Angelica A. de Leon asks lawyers around Asia whether image rights should become its own IP right.
Obscure copyrights in Asia – and what they mean for vintage films
28 February 2023Japan has recently introduced amendments to its law that will make it easy to share vintage movies and music. But Japan isn’t alone in its treatment of orphaned works. Excel V. Dyquiangco reports.
Copyright for works created by a neural network
28 February 2023One of the popular technologies of recent years is neural networks – or rather their software implementation, which is built on the principle of functioning of biological neural networks of a living organism, namely its brain.
Public consultation for copyright enforcement review in Australia now underway
06 February 2023The Attorney-General’s Department has released an Issues paper for public consultation.
2023 China IP Awards Submissions now open
20 January 2023In March, Asia IP magazine will announce the winners of the 2023 Asia IP China Awards. To be considered, you need to submit your information now.
IP attorney says there’s a lot of copying, “inspiring” in fashion world
16 January 2023NZ IP attorney discusses infringement issue involving Greek clothing brand and leading retailer
IPOPHL to stop counterfeiting in marketplaces
16 January 2023This is in response to the Counterfeit and Piracy Watch List of the European Commission.
Copyright infringement, software piracy at the heart of case won by diamond tech firm
04 January 2023Five companies in Surat, India were found guilty of infringing, illegally using pirated software.
Singaporean photographer loses in Luxembourg plagiarism trial against local painter
23 December 2022IP lawyer from Singapore weighs in on copyright issue
Philippines Reports Counterfeiting and Piracy, Complaints Decline In 2022
21 December 2022As compared to last year, the Philippines reports a 40% drop of counterfeiting and piracy reports.
Hong Kong lawmakers pass Copyright (Amendment) Bill
10 December 2022Hong Kong lawmakers pass Copyright (Amendment) Bill
Singapore: Corporate names, domain names and social media handles serve as evidence towards trademar...
30 November 2022(the subject mark) under, amongst others, Class 37 for certain services in relation to flooring and maintenance.
2022 India IP Awards
31 October 2022Intellectual property owners have been overwhelmingly positive about the changes they’ve seen to India’s IP regime over recent years.
Did Chrissy Teigen copy Auckland cake shop’s trade dress for baking kits?
05 December 2022IP lawyer says it’s hard to prove that packaging is deceptively similar.
BIP Asia: Philippines to create an efficient, inclusive IP rights system
02 December 2022The Philippines will continue intensifying efforts to create not only an efficient and inclusive IP rights system but also an IP regime that is responsive to emerging challenges.