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28 Sep

A Comprehensive Guide to Registering Plant Varieties in Vietnam

Vietnam, with its rich agricultural heritage and diverse climate, offers an excellent environment for plant breeding and the development of new plant varieties. Registering a plant variety in Vietnam is essential for protecting the rights of breeders and ensuring the quality and diversity of the country’s agricultural products. In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of registering a plant variety in Vietnam, from the initial application to the granting of protection. Eligibility and Requirements Before diving into the registration [...]

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29 Aug

UAE launches intangible assets finance committee and patent incubator initiatives

The UAE Ministry of Economy has launched two innovative initiatives aimed at bolstering intellectual property (IP) development and entrepreneurship in the country. These initiatives underscore the nation’s dedication to nurturing an environment conducive to innovation and supporting the growth of startups and small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The first initiative, the “intangible assets finance committee,” is designed to provide SMEs and startups with access to finance options and financial assistance, thereby easing the funding process for these entities. The objective is [...]

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First-to-File Principle and Priority Principle in Vietnamese Intellectual Property Law, First-to-File Principle and Priority Principle, First-to-File Principle and Priority Principle in Vietnam,

26 Aug

The First-to-File Principle and Priority Principle in Vietnamese Intellectual Property Law

The first-to-file principle and priority principle are two crucial aspects of intellectual property in Vietnam, playing a decisive role in protecting the rights and innovations of individuals and organizations. Understanding these principles not only helps businesses optimize the registration process and intellectual property protection effectively but also ensures legal compliance and fairness in the business environment. To better understand the significance and application of the first-to-file principle and priority principle in Vietnamese Intellectual Property Law, it is necessary to delve [...]

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23 Aug

Malaysia inititiates Copyright to You (CR2U) program

The Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) has introduced the Copyright to You (CR2U) program, aimed at streamlining the certification and notification process for voluntary copyright applications within the creative industry in Malaysia. This initiative seeks to expedite the certification and notification process under specific criteria and conditions, drastically reducing the processing time from three to six months to just 30 minutes. In 2023, MyIPO received a total of 6,020 applications for copyright notifications, indicating the significant recognition of copyright as [...]

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17 Aug

Updates on Singapore patent practice

Following a series of public consultations and discussions, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has confirmed that a formal procedure for the submission of “third party observations” will be launched, under which members of the public will be able to notify IPOS of information that may be relevant to the patentability of an invention during the examination stage of a pending patent application. Furthermore, IPOS has launched a new procedure in which members of the public can request [...]

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15 Aug

Popular body art in India gets GI label

Sojat Mehndi from Rajasthan has received the geographical indication (GI) tag from the government. This is an incredible milestone for India because not just the economic benefit but the Indian people will now have another GI in the list of protection and recognized products worldwide. Sojat Mehndi is a type of ingredient made from the state of Rajasthan in northern India. In addition, it is also used to describe the type of painting, as well as the paste manufactured itself. In [...]

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11 Aug

The problem of different compensation of inventors in multi-jurisdictional inventorship

When an invention is invented, it’s highly unusual for just one inventor to do all the work. Instead, the main inventor often requires a lot of assistants to help him/her with all the minor stuff. In addition, for some cases, when the invention is on the world level, the assistants might be from multi-jurisdictional but normally, the employees from those multi-jurisdictional companies will get a different compensation or reward for their efforts and create a problem of unfair compensation. As [...]

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07 Jul

Penicillin – The greatest discovery in the history of mankind

In the annals of human progress, certain inventions and discoveries have revolutionized the way we live, work, and understand the world around us. Among these, few have had as profound an impact on humanity as penicillin. Discovered in 1928 by Alexander Fleming, this humble antibiotic has saved countless lives, transforming medical science and healthcare forever. Penicillin’s ability to combat bacterial infections marked the dawn of a new era in medicine, where once-deadly diseases became treatable, and the average human lifespan [...]

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25 Jun

Google fails to oppose grMail trademark in Singapore in close similar to Gmail

Google’s attempt to block the registration of the trademark “grMail” by Green Radar in Singapore has been unsuccessful, as the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) rejected its opposition. Green Radar, an IT security company, applied for the registration of “grMail” under Trade Mark No. 40202109944T in Classes 42 and 45 on April 29, 2021. These classes cover services related to electronic monitoring and security. Google, holding the trademark for Gmail in several countries, opposed the registration on November 9, 2021, [...]

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24 Jun

PepsiCo loses the appeal on the protection of potato plant used to create potato chips in India

On January 9, 2024, the Delhi High Court overturned a ruling from July 5, 2023, which had dismissed PepsiCo’s appeal to reverse an earlier decision revoking the protection for its potato plant variety FL 2027, known commercially as FC5. This variety, characterized by its lower moisture and sugar content, is particularly suitable for potato chip production and is utilized by PepsiCo for its Lay’s brand potato chips. PepsiCo initially applied to register FL 2027 in India on February 18, 2011, [...]