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New Zealand’s rule affirms the connection between copyright and relationship property, New Zealand affirms the connection between copyright and relationship property, connection between copyright and relationship property,

New Zealand’s rule affirms the connection between copyright and relationship property

In February 2024, the Court of Appeal in New Zealand issued a significant ruling in a copyright dispute between artist Sirpa Elise Alalaakkola and her former husband, Paul Anthony Palmer, regarding paintings created during their marriage. The court confirmed that copyrights generated during a relationship are considered relationship property under New Zealand’s Property (Relationships) Act 1976. Despite a previous High Court ruling granting Palmer joint ownership of the copyrights, the Court of Appeal overturned this decision, granting exclusive rights to [...]

Myanmar begins to accept copyright applications, Myanmar to accept copyright applications, copyright applications of Myanmar ,

Myanmar begins to accept copyright applications

Myanmar has commenced the process of accepting applications for the registration of copyright and related rights as of February 9, 2024, following the full implementation of procedures mandated by the new Copyright Law of 2019. Under the oversight of the Intellectual Property Department (IPD), applications for copyright and related rights registration are now being managed. The Ministry of Commerce (MOC) has issued Copyright Rules through notifications dated October 23, 2023, and November 20, 2023, delineating detailed procedures and providing official [...]

IPOPHL joins hand with EUIPO to establish new regulations on AI, IPOPHL joins hand with EUIPO, establish new regulations on AI with IPOPHL and EUIPO's collaboration,

IPOPHL joins hand with EUIPO to establish new regulations on AI, cybersecurity, metaverse

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) have expressed their intention to extend and broaden their partnership to enhance knowledge-sharing and capacity-building. The decision to extend the bilateral partnership was discussed during a recent meeting at the EUIPO headquarters in Spain. IPOPHL Director General Rowel S. Barba and EUIPO Executive Director João Negrão, who assumed office on October 1, 2023, agreed to extend their collaboration beyond the expiration of their memorandum [...]

India recorded a remarkable increase in patents granted, India recorded a remarkable increase in patents , India recorded increase in patents granted,

India recorded a remarkable increase in patents granted

In a significant achievement, the Indian Patent Office granted a record-breaking 41,010 patents during the fiscal year 2023 to 2024, as of November 15, 2023. This milestone marks the highest number of patents ever awarded in India. The trajectory of patents granted in India has shown remarkable growth over the years. The number of patents granted was 4,227 for the fiscal year 2013 to 2014, which increased to 28,385 for the fiscal year 2021 to 2022. Subsequently, it surged further [...]

India introduces new Mediation Act, new Mediation Act of India, India introduces Mediation Act,

India introduces new Mediation Act

India’s approach to dispute resolution underwent a significant transformation with the enactment of the Mediation Act of 2023, effective from September 15, 2023. Despite mediation being used as a pre-litigation or dispute resolution method, this legislation formalizes and strengthens the country’s mediation procedures, establishing it as a highly effective alternative to prolonged litigation. The Mediation Act of 2023, aimed at promoting and facilitating mediation, places emphasis on institutional, online, and community mediation to resolve disputes in a time-bound manner. Section [...]

Vietnam strengthens its efforts to shut down domestic piracy with the support of the police force, Vietnam strengthens its efforts to shut down domestic piracy , Vietnam shut down domestic piracy with the support of the police force,

Vietnam strengthens its efforts to shut down domestic piracy with the support of the police force

Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) is taking proactive steps to address the pervasive issue of piracy in the country by establishing a specialized unit dedicated to combating pirate sites. Announced by Nguyen Thanh Lam, deputy minister of information and communications, during a seminar on October 13, 2023, this initiative is a collaborative effort with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Ministry of Public Security. The seminar focused on managing radio and television services, specifically addressing the [...]

Notes on the Form of Dispute Resolution through Commercial Arbitration in Vietnam, Form of Dispute Resolution through Commercial Arbitration in Vietnam, Dispute Resolution through Commercial Arbitration in Vietnam,

Notes on the Form of Dispute Resolution through Commercial Arbitration in Vietnam

For businesses operating in the increasingly complex international trade environment, resolving disputes fairly and effectively has become crucial. Commercial arbitration has emerged as a vital tool for efficiently addressing trade disputes, both domestically and internationally. This article sheds light on the significance of commercial arbitration, emphasizing key features of this dispute resolution method, including the rights businesses can exercise when opting for commercial arbitration in Vietnam. Commercial arbitration serves not only as a means of resolving disputes but also as [...]

guidance for copyright submission of works created with AI in the United States, guidance for copyright submission of works created with AI, copyright submission of works created with AI in the United States,

Guidance for copyright submission of works created with AI in the United States

In accordance with the policies of the United States Copyright Office, applicants are required to disclose any AI-generated content in their submitted works and provide a brief explanation of the contributions made by human authors. Such disclosures are considered relevant information by the Copyright Office and may impact the preparation, identification, ownership, or duration of copyright. A. Submitting Applications for Works with AI-Generated Material: Individuals using AI technology to create a work can claim copyright protection for their own contributions. They [...]

Blackpink’s follow-up Babymonster in danger of lawsuit with Monster Energy, Blackpink’s follow-up Babymonster in danger of lawsuit , Babymonster lawsuit with Monster Energy,

Blackpink’s follow-up Babymonster in danger of lawsuit with Monster Energy

Blackpink’s subsidiary group, Babymonster, faces potential legal action from Monster Energy over alleged trademark infringement. The determination of whether two marks are confusingly similar hinges on consumer perception. This principle emerged prominently in the case of Monster Energy Company v. YG Entertainment. Monster Energy contested YG Entertainment’s trademark registration for the marks BABYMONSTER and BABYMONSTERS, citing confusing similarity and passing off. Monster Energy, a prominent player in the global energy drinks market, clashed with YG Entertainment, a South Korean entertainment agency [...]

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