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Patents
India: DPIIT notifies proposed amendments in Patent Rules, 2003
03 September 2023India’s Department for Promotion of Industy and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has notified proposed amendments in the Patent Rules, 2003, a move lawyers at LexOrbis call "positive."
ASEAN: Emerging trends in Southeast Asia’s autonomous vehicle patent landscape
30 August 2023While there has been an unprecedented interest in Southeast Asia as a patent filing destination, the autonomous vehicle technology patent landscape in the region remains nascent.
Indonesia readies IP-Based Financing for creative economy growth
01 June 2023In a matter of months, Indonesia will allow its creative economy sector to use intellectual property assets as collateral in financial transactions. Norma Mutalib explains.
Anand and Anand revives Indian inventions and Sir C.V. Raman with law student competition
29 August 2023In the midst of celebrating its 100th anniversary, IP law firm Anand and Anand hosted the Indian Science Competition on August 26, 2023.
Linklaters launches Making Links Asia University Programme in Asia, Middle East
30 August 2023Global firm announces expansion of programme that runs in the UK, Europe and the United States.
India: The missing elements in the patent specification
31 July 2023The patent law in every jurisdiction mandates that the patentee fully disclose the invention in the patent specification filed along with the application.
Intellectual property on the high seas
31 May 2023There is a surge of innovation in the maritime industry, but safeguarding IP rights within the industry presents challenges due to geographical limitations and the delicate balance required between territorial patent rights and international trade. E...
Japan, Thailand file more GI registrations
23 August 2023The successful registrations seek to promote identity and cultural narratives that produce cash for nearby communities and assist increasing trading options for agricultural products.
Emirates group receives observer status at WIPO
23 August 2023The involvement of ERRA among other stakeholder organizations and interest groups promotes the expansion of the publishing industry in the UAE.
Cambodia finalizes key draft IP policy
21 August 2023The policy entails increasing Cambodian IP protection and enhancing the prestige of the country’s businesses and goods, and encouraging innovation.
Vietnam reduces IP filing fee for pandemic-affected businesses, individual
21 August 2023Vietnam’s Minister of Finance issues Circular reducing collection rates for 36 fees and charges
Traditional goods in Indonesia can now become global brands
11 August 2023The minister stated that this good news came from Geneva, Switzerland.
Abhijit Mittal, Anukalp Jain join hands at Legal Scriptures
11 August 2023Mittal was co-founder and partner at ADAZ Law Chambers.
Four promoted at Griffith Hack, part of 25 promotions at IPH member firms
08 August 2023James-Robert Cram, Kerry Dick promoted to principal in the firm’s Melbourne office.
Seven promoted at AJ Park, part of 25 promotions at IPH member firms
04 August 2023Patent-focussed Duncan Schaut promoted to principal.