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17 May

Myanmar began to accept applications for industrial designs since February 2024

Starting from February 1, 2024, Myanmar’s Intellectual Property Department (IPD) has begun accepting applications for industrial designs under the newly enforced Industrial Design Law, which came into effect on October 31, 2023. Alongside this law, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) introduced the Industrial Design Rules on September 29, 2023, which serve as another significant document governing industrial design registration in Myanmar. Khin Myo Myo Aye, a senior associate at Tilleke & Gibbins in Yangon, highlighted that the implementation of industrial [...]

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16 May

China’s new pharmaceutical patent term compensation system

China has recently implemented significant amendments to its patent law effective January 20, 2024, including the introduction of a novel pharmaceutical patent term compensation system. This reform is especially pertinent to the pharmaceutical industry and comes subsequent to the adoption of the 2023 Detailed Rules for the Implementation of the Patent Law and the Guidelines for Patent Examination under the updated Chinese Patent Law. These alterations, impacting various stakeholders within the sector, bring forth a more nuanced approach to patent [...]

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06 May

Legal notes on the first to file principle

The First to File principle was used to address restricted issues. The First to File principle can be understood as filing the first valid trademark applications before its competitors to be protected. Protection certificates will only be granted to applications having a priority date or the earliest filing date of all qualified applications. Even if there are several legal trademark applications with the same priority date and filing date, the protection certificate is only issued for one of them, and [...]

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02 May

Required documents for Trademark renewal in India

Once registered, a trademark application must be renewed every ten years, or the trademark will be deleted from the Register of Trademarks. A trademark renewal application must be made using Form TM-R and the stipulated fee of INR 9000 per class within one (1) year after the expiry of its registration. Failure to submit the required fee with the Form TM-R may result in the trademark being removed from the Register.If no application for renewal of a trademark is [...]

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01 May

Required documents for trademark renewal in Peru

The required documents for trademark renewal in Peru are the Power of Attorney (POA) and proof of uses. The applicant or the legal representative of the applicant company must duly sign it, pointing out their position in the company. One Power of Attorney is sufficient for many applications on behalf of the same applicant. Proofs of Use: Proofs of use or Affidavit of use is not required for renewing a trademark registration. Contact AAA IPRIGHT: Email: [email protected] Or sending your inquiry by filling the [...]

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Malaysia sets clear boundary on works created by AI , Malaysia sets clear boundary on works created by AI in relation to other copyright-protected works, boundary on works created by AI in relation to other copyright-protected works,

30 Apr

Malaysia sets clear boundary on works created by AI in relation to other copyright-protected works

The chairman of the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO), Mohd Zuhan Mohd Zain, revealed that individuals using artificial intelligence (AI) apps to generate material resembling content eligible for inclusion in the nation’s intellectual property register could still face legal action. This disclosure was made during a recent media gathering associated with the National Intellectual Property Awards 2024 (AHIN2024). Zain emphasized that all intellectual property (IP) in Malaysia is safeguarded under various acts including the Trademarks Act 2019, the Patents [...]

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24 Apr

IPOPHL and the Filipino Inventors Federation join hands to enhance PH rank in Global Innovation Index

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) and the Filipino Inventors Federation (FILINFED) have forged a closer relationship through a memorandum of arrangement (MOA) aimed at strengthening ties with the nation’s innovators and inventors. Under this agreement, IPOPHL commits to providing advanced training initiatives, including support for FILINFED members to enhance their understanding of the IP registration process, ensuring a smoother and more convenient application experience. Director General Rowel S. Barba emphasized that this alliance highlights IPOPHL’s shared dedication to [...]

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23 Apr

The procedure of trademark renewal in Thailand

A trademark registration is valid for 10 years from the date of application. Since the Thai Trademark Act (No.3) came into force on July 28, 2016, renewal applications must be submitted during the 90-day period before the expiration date. The trademark may be renewed an indefinite number of times. The New Act provides for a grace period of six months after the expiration date. The grace period cost is 20% in addition to the normal official fee. While no declaration or [...]

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21 Apr

The procedure of trademark renewal in South Africa

Trademark registration can be protected in perpetuity provided a renewal application is filed before the renewal due date. The renewal date is calculated from the application date. On payment of the required renewal fees, a trademark can be renewed indefinitely for subsequent periods of ten years. A TM5 form must be completed to renew a trademark. If the trademark is not used for a continuous period of five years, it may be canceled altogether or for specific products or services. A renewal [...]

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20 Apr

The procedure of trademark renewal in India

In India, trademarks are initially registered for 10 years and must be renewed after that. The application for trademark renewal must be filed within one year of the registered trademark’s expiration date. Before the last registration of a trademark expires, the owner of a registered trademark should get a notice from the Trademark Registrar’s office advising him/her of the imminent expiry and the conditions for fee payment. If the owner fails to renew the trademark before it expires, the Registrar [...]