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Cambodia prime minister pledges to strengthen efforts to protect IP rights, Cambodia pledges to strengthen efforts to protect IP rights, strengthen efforts to protect IP rights in Cambodia ,

Cambodia prime minister pledges to strengthen efforts to protect IP rights

Prime Minister Hun Manet has emphasized the importance of combating plagiarism by urging the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, along with relevant organizations, to enhance their efforts in safeguarding intellectual property, copyright, and related rights. He emphasized the need to update existing legislative frameworks to align with technological advancements. Addressing over 4,000 attendees at the 26th National Cultural Day held at the Koh Pich Convention and Exhibition Centre, Manet highlighted the government’s priority of preserving national and individual identities [...]

Thailand is set to register Phuket’s famous 7-colour lobster as geographical indication

Thailand is set to register Phuket’s famous 7-colour lobster as geographical indication

Vuttikrai Leewiraphan, Department of Intellectual Property (DIP)’s director-general, recently disclosed that officials have visited the southern island province to observe the cultivation of the seven-colour lobster and gather information from local businesses. In line with the government’s soft power policy and to further enhance tourism and the local economy, the DIP aims to register this distinctive crustacean, which has become a sought-after delicacy among visitors frequenting Phuket eateries, as the country’s latest GI product. Leewiraphan stated, “Phuket is Thailand’s foremost tourism [...]

India initiates Special drive program to dispose old pending trademark applications, Special drive program to dispose old pending trademark applications, India initiates Special drive program to dispose old pending trademark ,

India initiates Special drive program to dispose old pending trademark applications

India’s Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) has announced a Special Drive for Old Pending TM Applications, scheduled from April 8 to April 25, 2024. The aim is to expedite the disposal of longstanding trademark applications that have been awaiting show cause hearings, particularly those with outdated service or email addresses. Applicants and their representatives are urged to attend physical hearings at their respective Trademarks Registry branch offices during the specified dates, bringing along [...]

new changes in Saudi Arabia on industrial designs, Saudi Arabia on industrial designs’ protection, changes in Saudi Arabia on industrial designs’ protection,

New changes in Saudi Arabia on industrial designs’ protection

Saudi Arabia has recently implemented significant measures to enhance intellectual property rights, including the launch of the National Intellectual Property Platform Project, the first of its kind in the region. Notably, the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) has extended the protection validity of designs from 10 to 15 years, as outlined in decision No. 197. Jehad Ali E Hasan, CEO of JAH Intellectual Property in Doha, highlighted the aim of this decision to incentivize design owners to seek protection [...]

new statutory fair use guidelines of IPOPHL to clarify rules on copyright exceptions, fair use guidelines of IPOPHL to clarify rules on copyright exceptions, IPOPHL to clarify rules on copyright exceptions,

New statutory fair use guidelines of IPOPHL to clarify rules on copyright exceptions

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has issued its fair use guidelines during the 11th Fair Use Week, aiming to provide clarity and direction to Filipino innovators, educators, and creatives regarding intellectual property rights. IPOPHL Director General Rowel S. Barba emphasized the importance of fair use in fostering creativity and maintaining a balanced approach between protection and access to copyrighted works. Under the Philippine IP Code, fair use permits certain uses of copyrighted works without obtaining consent from the [...]

India opens new communication platform Helpdesk Portal between the agency and applicants, India opens new communication platform Helpdesk Portal , India opens Helpdesk Portal ,

India opens new communication platform Helpdesk Portal between the agency and applicants

India’s Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks has introduced the Open House Helpdesk Portal in February 2024, aiming to centralize communication regarding intellectual property (IP) matters for applicants and stakeholders. This portal aims to facilitate the resolution of issues related to patents, copyrights, designs, trademarks, geographical indications, and semiconductor integrated circuit layout designs efficiently and promptly. Key features include a ticketing and notification system, enabling users to track and communicate about the progress of their concerns [...]

The procedure of trademark renewal in Australia, procedure of trademark renewal in Australia, trademark renewal in Australia, Australia trademark renewal

The procedure of trademark renewal in Australia

In Australia, a trademark registration may be renewed every ten years. There are charges that must be paid. Trademark registration may be renewed an unlimited number of times. Anyone can pay for the renewal.  As you use your trademark over time, you may want to lower the number of classes you originally registered as your business or product line evolves. If you want to remove classes of goods and/or services from your registration, you must do so at least three [...]

India reaffirms its strength on the protection of AI-generated works, India reaffirms its strength on the protection of works, India reaffirms its strength on the protection of AI works,

India reaffirms its strength on the protection of AI-generated works

The Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry declared on February 9, 2024, that the existing legal framework for patents and copyrights in India is sufficient to safeguard AI-generated works and associated innovations, negating the necessity for separate rights for such creations. According to a press release from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India’s Copyright Act of 1957 offers effective civil measures and criminal remedies to address infringement issues, including digital circumvention. Gautam K.M., a partner at Krishnamurthy & Co in [...]

The procedure of trademark renewal in Japan, procedure of trademark renewal in Japan, trademark renewal in Japan, Japan trademark renewal

The procedure of trademark renewal in Japan

In Japan, a trademark right expires 10 years after the date it was registered. You can renew your trademark right six months before it expires by submitting a renewal request. The renewal cost must be paid at the same time as your request to renew your trademark right. The late renewal deadline is 6 months after the expiration date. There will be 3 reminders to notify you of the upcoming expiration date of your trademark right. Around six months before the [...]

The procedure of trademark renewal in South Korea, procedure of trademark renewal in South Korea, trademark renewal in South Korea, South Korea trademark renewal

The procedure of trademark renewal in South Korea

The duration of the protection of a trademark right in South Korea is 10 years from the date of registration of the trademark, which may be renewed every 10 years. For the renewal of trademark registration, an application for the renewal should be filed at KIPO. A renewal application should be filed within 1 year before the expiration date. The renewal can be requested within the year before the expiration date. In case of late renewal of registration, it should also [...]

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