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The United Nations launches online platform to support musicians in the protection of Intellectual Property rights, the protection of Intellectual Property rights, The United Nations launches online platform to support musicians,

The United Nations launches online platform to support musicians in the protection of Intellectual Property rights

The United Nations, in collaboration with ABBA lyricist Bjorn Ulvaeus, has launched an online platform called Creators Learn Intellectual Property (CLIP) to assist musicians in understanding their rights to intellectual property (IP) and obtaining fair recognition in the digital era. The initiative is part of the Music Rights Awareness Foundation, established by Ulvaeus in partnership with the UN’s World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). CLIP aims to educate artists on how to ensure fair compensation for their work, especially in the [...]

Pakistan joins the Marrakesh Treaty, the Marrakesh Treaty, Marrakesh Treaty,

Pakistan joins the Marrakesh Treaty

On December 12, 2023, Pakistan officially became a member of the Marrakesh Treaty after President Arif Alvi signed the instrument of accession. Pakistan’s accession to the Marrakesh Treaty is a positive impact on differently-abled citizens. The treaty’s role in ensuring the fundamental right to education for individuals with disabilities and facilitating their integration into mainstream society, contributing to both individual and societal development. Pakistan’s Copyright Ordinance of 1962 previously prohibited the compulsory printing and reproduction of published works in braille and [...]

Procedures for Industrial Ownership Registration and Protection Certificate Issuance in Vietnam, Industrial Ownership Registration and Protection Certificate Issuance in Vietnam, Procedures for Industrial Ownership Registration and Protection Certificate Issuance, Industrial Ownership Registration and Protection Certificate Issuance,

Processing Procedures for Industrial Ownership Registration and Protection Certificate Issuance in Vietnam

Vietnam is a rapidly developing country in the fields of industry and innovation. To safeguard the rights of inventors and businesses, the process of industrial ownership registration and issuance of protection certificates is crucial. Below is a guide on this procedure in Vietnam. Receiving Industrial Ownership Registration Applications, Submission Date The state management agency for industrial ownership rights only accepts industrial ownership registration applications if they contain at least the following information and documents: a) Application form for patent, industrial design, layout [...]

Vietnam issued Decision No. 1057/QD-SHTT on the Public Disclosure of Trademark Registration Information on the Industrial Property Digital Library, Decision No. 1057/QD-SHTT on the Public Disclosure of Trademark, Registration Information on the Industrial Property Digital Library Vietnam issued Decision No. 1057/QD-SHTT,

Vietnam issued Decision No. 1057/QD-SHTT on the Public Disclosure of Trademark Registration Information on the Industrial Property Digital Library

On October 26, 2023, the National Office of Intellectual Property of Vietnam issued Decision No. 1057/QD-SHTT regarding the public disclosure of trademark registration information on the Industrial Property Digital Library (WIPO Publish). According to the decision, trademark registration applications that have not been accepted as valid will be publicly disclosed immediately upon receipt on the “Industrial Property Digital Library (WIPO Publish).” The list of directory information to be disclosed is outlined in the attached Appendix to Decision No. 1057/QD-SHTT and [...]

Korea Copyright Commission opens copyright museum in South Korea to increase copyright awareness, Korea Copyright Commission opens copyright museum in South Korea, copyright museum in South Korea to increase copyright awareness,

Korea Copyright Commission opens copyright museum in South Korea to increase copyright awareness

The National Copyright Museum in Jinju, South Gyeongsang, was officially opened through a collaborative initiative between the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Copyright Commission. This newly established government-operated museum aims to provide diverse hands-on experiences for young Koreans, enabling them to easily comprehend matters related to copyright. During the inauguration ceremony, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Yu In-chon highlighted the essential nature of safeguarding the rights of creators as a fundamental requirement for advancing culture, [...]

Malaysia collaborates with Tiktok to limit IP infringement on Tiktok Shop, Malaysia collaborates with Tiktok, limit IP infringement on Tiktok Shop,

Malaysia collaborates with Tiktok to limit IP infringement on Tiktok Shop

The Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) and TikTok have collaborated to enhance compliance with intellectual property laws in Malaysia, formalizing their commitment through a recently signed memorandum of agreement (MoU). In a joint statement, MyIPO and TikTok underscored their objective to align the platform’s intellectual property (IP) policy and enforcement with Malaysian IP laws. The partnership also places emphasis on providing training and sharing expertise and information on IP within the TikTok community, especially among businesses actively participating in [...]

Vietnam's ST25 Rice Continues to Win World's Best Rice Award in 2023, World's Best Rice Award in 2023, Vietnam's ST25 Rice,

Vietnam’s ST25 Rice Continues to Win World’s Best Rice Award in 2023

ST25 rice, the flagship product of the Vietnamese brand “Gạo ông Cua” (Mr. Cua’s Rice), has once again secured the top prize at the 15th World’s Best Rice competition held in the Philippines this year. This marks the second time this particular rice variety has won the World’s Best Rice award, with the first achievement dating back to 2019. ST25 rice is a premium and distinctive rice variety grown in Vietnam. It is the result of research and development efforts [...]

The Annual Conference of the International Bar Association (IBA) 2023 took place in France, The Annual Conference of the International Bar Association (IBA) , Annual Conference of the International Bar Association,

The Annual Conference of the International Bar Association (IBA) 2023 took place in Paris, France

The Annual Conference of the International Bar Association (IBA) 2023, held from October 29 to November 3, aimed to bring together legal experts worldwide to discuss, support, and advance legal reform and social justice. This marked the 75th year that the IBA connected legal professionals from around the globe, fostering communication, unity, and seeking solutions to common challenges. Notably, for the first time in two decades, the event was led by a woman, Almudena Arpón de Mendívil, who aimed to [...]

Vietnam National Office of Intellectual Property Tests Online Patent Registration System, Online Patent Registration System in Vietnam, Online Patent Registration System,

Vietnam National Office of Intellectual Property Tests Online Patent Registration System

Starting from November 15, 2023, the Vietnam National Office of Intellectual Property officially launches a pilot phase for the online patent registration system. Patent applicants can access the system at https://dichvucong.ipvietnam.gov.vn/ to submit their applications. Applicants currently have the option to submit paper applications to the headquarters of the National Office of Intellectual Property in Hanoi or the two representative offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang. Alternatively, they can choose to submit applications online through the National [...]

3 notable cases involving the refuse of recognition of AI as authors contributors to works or inventions, refuse of recognition of AI as authors contributors to works or inventions, recognition of AI as authors contributors to works or inventions,

3 notable cases involving the refuse of recognition of AI as authors, contributors to works or inventions

Earlier this year, the legal community was rocked by the revelation that two American attorneys were penalized for referencing nonexistent legal sources generated by the AI, ChatGPT, in their submissions. This incident, while casting a negative shadow on AI, underlines the boundless capabilities of artificial intelligence, including tasks such as legal research and document drafting. AI has become an integral part of our lives, from virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa on our smartphones to Tesla’s autopilot feature. Yet, a [...]

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