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Philippines expanded the IP Day into IP Month, Philippines expanded the IP Day, the IP Day into IP Month,
15 Jun

The Philippines expanded the IP Day into IP Month

In April 2024, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) launched National Intellectual Property Month (NIPM) under the theme “IP and SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).” The initiative encourages businesses, innovators, and creators to help accelerate progress towards achieving the SDGs related to people, peace, planet, and prosperity. This expansion follows the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)’s theme for World IP Day on April 26, 2024, which emphasizes intellectual property as a key driver for innovation and creativity. At the kick-off [...]

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Thailand collaborates with Sri Lanka on IP matters, Thailand collaborates with Sri Lanka, Thailand collaborates on IP matters,
14 Jun

Thailand collaborates with Sri Lanka on IP matters

On March 28, 2024, Sri Lanka and Thailand signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) aimed at boosting economic opportunities amid Sri Lanka’s worst financial crisis in decades. The agreement, which covers aspects such as Trade in Goods, Investment, Customs Procedures, and Intellectual Property Rights, is seen as a critical step towards economic recovery for Sri Lanka. A statement from the Sri Lankan media department highlighted the FTA’s goal to enhance market opportunities. The agreement is part of Sri Lanka’s broader [...]

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South Korea issues more severe penal sentences for stealing or leaking technology secrets, South Korea issues more severe penal sentences for stealing technology secrets, South Korea issues more severe penal sentences for leaking technology secrets,
13 Jun

South Korea issues more severe penal sentences for stealing or leaking technology secrets

South Korea has enacted stricter legislation to combat the theft and leaking of technical knowledge, reflecting its commitment to protecting industrial technology and national security. Under the updated Prevention of Divulgence and Protection of Industrial Technology Act, the guidelines for punishing information leaks became effective on March 26, 2024, with even harsher penalties for smuggling technology-related information set to commence on July 1, 2024. Increased Sentences and Fines: Intellectual Property Leaks Overseas: The maximum prison sentence for disclosing South Korean intellectual [...]

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leading India IP firm secures many well-known trademark registration, leading India IP firm has many well-known trademark registration, well-known trademark registration by India,
12 Jun

Leading India IP firm secures many well-known trademark registration

Noida-based law firm Anand and Anand achieved a significant milestone by securing well-known status for 11 trademarks belonging to various prominent Indian and international companies, all on the same day. These trademarks, now listed in the Trade Marks Registry’s register of well-known marks, include ‘Abbott’ from the US-based pharmaceutical giant Abbott Laboratories, ‘Nykaa’ from the e-commerce platform, and ‘Jockey’ from the comfort apparel manufacturer Jockey International. The list also features marks from the Tata Group, such as the Tata Logo, ‘Vivanta’ [...]

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India drafts amendments to the Patent Rules, amendments to the Patent Rules, Patent Rules of India,
11 Jun

India drafts amendments to the Patent Rules

On March 15, 2024, India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced the Draft Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2024, which amend the Patent Rules, 2003. These new rules aim to simplify compliance requirements and accelerate the patent registration process. Rachna Bakhru, a partner at RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys in Gurugram, highlighted the key changes: Reduced Timeline for Requesting Examination: The deadline to file a request for examination has been shortened from 48 to 31 months, facilitating faster patent registrations.Simplified Form 27: Previously, [...]

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Cambodian and South Korean leaders address key intellectual property issues, Cambodian and South Korean leaders on key intellectual property issues, key intellectual property issues in Cambodia and South Korea,
10 Jun

Cambodian and South Korean leaders address key intellectual property issues

On May 17, 2024, Cambodia’s Minister of Commerce and Chairperson of the National Committee for Intellectual Property, Cham Nimul, met with representatives from the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) to discuss ways to enhance cooperation in intellectual property (IP) training and exchange perspectives on significant IP issues. Minister Nimul highlighted the productive collaboration between KIPO and Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce over the years, which has led to significant achievements. One notable outcome is the forthcoming signing of a Memorandum of [...]

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Australia updates new Madrid Goods and Services list for trademark applications, Australia updates new Madrid Goods and Services list, Madrid Goods and Services list for trademark applications,
09 Jun

Australia updates new Madrid Goods and Services list for trademark applications

On March 28, 2024, IP Australia transitioned to using the Madrid Goods and Services list (Madrid List), replacing the former Trade Marks Goods and Services list. This change introduces more comprehensive goods and services descriptions, offering trademark applicants a broader range of options, especially beneficial for those filing TM Headstart applications. Previously, IP Australia’s picklist was relatively limited, making this an advantageous update. TM Headstart, IP Australia’s pre-application service, assists first-time trademark applicants by reviewing their applications before formal submission [...]

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watching pirated movies illegal in the United States, watching pirated movies , watching illegal pirated movies in the United States, watching illegal pirated movies,
08 Jun

Is watching pirated movies illegal in the United States?

Watching pirated movies is generally considered illegal in most countries and territories. However, whether it constitutes a legal violation and whether viewers can be punished depends on the laws of each country and the trends in enforcement at different times. For instance, although the law may recognize watching pirated movies as illegal, the prevalence of such behavior can make enforcement difficult. As a result, the public may come to view watching pirated movies as a natural behavior over time. In some [...]

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India clashes with Bangladesh on geographical indication registration of Tangail sarees, India clashes with Bangladesh, geographical indication registration of Tangail sarees,
07 Jun

India clashes with Bangladesh on geographical indication registration of Tangail sarees

Earlier this month, residents in Tangail, Bangladesh, staged a protest against the decision of the Indian government to grant a geographical indication (GI) tag to Tangail sarees, a traditional handwoven garment popular among women in India and neighboring southern Asian countries. The issuance of GI tags is a method used to acknowledge products with unique characteristics linked to their geographical origins. The controversy arose when the Indian Geographical Indications Registry awarded the GI tag to Tangail sarees on January 2, 2024, [...]

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iconic landmarks of BTS in South Korea are gradually destroyed due to request from HYBE, iconic landmarks of BTS in South Korea are gradually destroyed, iconic landmarks of BTS in South Korea ,
04 Jun

Iconic landmarks of BTS in South Korea are gradually destroyed due to request from HYBE

According to entertainment website Koreaboo, on January 5, 2024, Samcheok, a coastal city renowned for its BTS picture zone sculpture and signs, made the decision to dismantle a popular BTS-themed sculpture and other related installations located at Maengbang Beach. This action is believed to be a response to an escalating conflict over intellectual property rights initiated by HYBE, the entertainment company managing the globally acclaimed K-pop group BTS. HYBE recently issued formal requests for the removal of BTS-related structures from [...]

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