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27 Jan

Applications are now accepted for the European unitary patent system

There is now a pan-European coverage option for inventors’ intellectual property. The new Unified Patent Court currently accepts applications from inventors for a single unitary patent that would be enforceable throughout the EU. The EU regulations (No. 1257/2012 and No. 1260/2012) establishing the unitary patent system came into effect on January 20, 2013, but they will only be effective as of the date the UPC Agreement enters into force, which is the first day of the fourth month after the deposit [...]

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26 Jan

The Advantages of Intellectual Property Rights Customs Recordation in China

China Customs presented information about the advantages of customs recording of intellectual property rights in China. Include the following specifications. Customs recordation to take proactive actions According to the “Regulations of Customs Protection of Intellectual Property Rights,” if an intellectual property right holder has filed an application with the customs to record his intellectual property rights in advance, the customs has the authority to cease the importation/exportation of suspected infringing goods and conduct an investigation of the infringing goods when the [...]

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15 Jan

China and WIPO collaborate on IP promotion

The establishment of the intellectual property (IP) system and global IP governance faces new problems and possibilities as a result of current trends in international growth. The worldwide pandemic outbreak and developments not seen in a century have left the globe in a state of uncertainty, but one thing is certain: IP will play an increasingly important role in reviving the economy and sustainable development. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the specialized organization of the United Nations in the [...]

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15 Jan

Taiwan IPO starts issuing electronic patent and trademark certificates

The Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) will start allowing applications for electronic certificates for patents and trademarks on January 1, 2023. The following lists the relevant regulations: When paying the registration fee after January 1, 2023, applicants who get an approval decision from Taiwan IPO may ask for either electronic certificates or paper certificates. Additionally, candidates may take the following steps to apply for either an electronic certificate or a paper certificate: Patent: applying for issuance of a replacement or a [...]

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24 Dec

Singapore Implements Advanced IP Border Enforcement Measures

The 21st of November 2022 will see the implementation of strengthened border enforcement procedures pertaining to specific intellectual property rights, according to the Ministry of Law. These measures, which are applicable to products that violate registered designs and geographical indications protected by intellectual property rights (IPR), provide Singapore Customs with the following authority: Upon request by the IPR holder, seize goods suspected of infringing the IPR that are to be imported or exported; and Obtain and provide information relating to the [...]

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24 Dec

Register Your Copyright in Taiwan

Please note that the Copyright Act amendment promulgated on January 21, 1998, ended the copyright registration system and that as of January 23, 1998, the government agency in charge of copyright matters has not longer been receiving copyright registrations. As soon as original works of authorship are completed, they are protected by copyrights. Since Taiwan joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) on January 1, 2002, member nations are required by the WTO’s Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights [...]

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23 Dec

Legislators approve the Copyright (Amendment) Bill in Hong Kong

The Copyright (Amendment) Bill, which will modernize the Special Administrative Region’s copyright legislation, was approved by legislators in Hong Kong. The introduction of a “technology-neutral exclusive communication right” to the legislation, which permits copyright owners to distribute their works via any form of electronic transmission and outlines sanctions for infringing the newly-covered right, is one of the amendments, according to broadcaster RTHK. Additionally, according to the RTHK, exceptions were made for “certain common internet activities,” such as satire, parody, and commenting [...]

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21 Dec

Philippines: implementation of Sui Generis to enhance GIs protection

Following the approval of the Bureau of Trademarks (BOT) and Director General of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), Rowel S. Barba, the GI Rules & Regulations were published. According to the new regulations, GI is “any indicator that designates a good as coming from a territory, area, or location, where a specific quality, reputation, or another characteristic of the good is largely attributable to its geographical origin and/or human factors.” Local goods that meet the criteria for GI [...]

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20 Dec

Recent amendments to international IP systems and collaborations

Madrid Agreement Changes to the Implementing Regulations to the Madrid Protocol on the International Registration of Trademarks went into effect on November 1, 2022. As a result of the amendments, owners of intellectual property rights will now be able to submit an application for the renewal of an international trademark along with payment of the applicable fee at least six months prior to the renewal date. Such requests were previously only accepted three months prior to the deadline. In addition, as opposed [...]

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19 Dec

Indonesia: Using IP assets as collateral for financing

With the introduction of Indonesia’s GR 24/2022, individuals and organizations involved in the creative sector are now able to use their IP assets as collateral for financing from banks. The government thinks that by doing this, participants in the sector will have an increased chance of gaining access to funding, which has hampered the sector’s potential for expansion. In July 2023, GR 24/2022 is expected to go into effect. Government Regulation 24 of 2022 (GR 24/2022), which was introduced by the [...]

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