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Myanmar issues new Industrial Designs Rules, new Industrial Designs Rules of Myanmar, Industrial Designs Rules of Myanmar,
11 Nov

Myanmar issues new Industrial Designs Rules

On September 29, 2023, Myanmar’s Ministry of Commerce (MOC) introduced the Industrial Designs Rules (Rules) through Notification 67/2023, outlining detailed procedures for filing and registering industrial designs with Myanmar’s Intellectual Property Department (IPD). These rules complement the provisions of the Industrial Design Law enacted in 2019. The Rules consist of 20 chapters and 92 rules, covering various aspects such as filing forms, appointment of representatives, examination, opposition, assignment, licensing, and registration procedures. However, the official forms and prescribed fees have [...]

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AIPPI World Congress 2023 , Key points at the 2023 AIPPI World Congress, AIPPI World Congress,
10 Nov

Key points at the 2023 AIPPI World Congress

On October 22, 2023, the highly anticipated 2023 AIPPI World Congress kicked off with a dazzling opening ceremony in Istanbul. Intellectual property experts from around the world gathered at the Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center for a week of insightful discussions and collaboration. The event celebrated the global significance of intellectual property rights and innovation. During his opening remarks, Habip Asan, director of the division for transition and developed countries at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), highlighted [...]

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New Zealand introduced new Information Privacy Principle in the Privacy Amendment Bill, New Zealand introduced new Information Privacy Principle, Information Privacy Principle in the Privacy Amendment Bill,
09 Nov

New Zealand introduced new Information Privacy Principle in the Privacy Amendment Bill

In a move to align with international standards, New Zealand introduced the Privacy Amendment Bill to the Parliament on September 5, 2023. The bill aims to amend the Privacy Act 2020 by incorporating Information Privacy Principle (IPP) 3A, which outlines agencies’ obligation to inform individuals when their personal information will be collected from sources other than themselves. This change eliminates the requirement for agencies to inform individuals about the consequences of not providing the required information, a provision found in [...]

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Vietnam’s capital displays exhibition on the recognisation of fake and genuine goods to increase people’s awareness, Vietnam’s capital displays exhibition on the recognisation of fake and genuine goods, recognisation of fake and genuine goods to increase people’s awareness,
08 Nov

Vietnam’s capital displays exhibition on the recognisation of fake and genuine goods to increase people’s awareness

On October 11, the General Department of Market Management of Vietnam inaugurated the exhibition hall showcasing genuine and counterfeit products under the theme “Identifying Trademarks under Protection” in Vietnam. The exhibition was opened from October 11 to October 17 at 62 Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi. This event holds significant importance as it is one of the many meaningful activities organized by the General Department of Market Management, Ministry of Industry and Trade, to commemorate the 5th anniversary [...]

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World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) published 2023 Global Innovation Index, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) , 2023 Global Innovation Index,
07 Nov

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) published 2023 Global Innovation Index

In the 2023 Global Innovation Index (GII) published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Singapore has climbed two positions to secure the 5th spot globally and reclaim its position as the leading innovator in Asia, a title it lost to South Korea in the previous two years. The 2023 edition of the Global Innovation Index (GII) assesses global innovation trends against the backdrop of an uncertain economic environment. This report ranks 132 economies based on their innovation performance and [...]

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USA lawyers got fined $5000 for citing fictitious legal authorities produced by ChatGPT, USA lawyers got fined $5000 for citing fictitious legal authorities , citing fictitious legal authorities produced by ChatGPT,
06 Nov

USA lawyers got fined $5000 for citing fictitious legal authorities produced by ChatGPT

A U.S. judge has levied a $5,000 fine against two lawyers and their law firm, Levidow, Levidow & Oberman, after they submitted falsified citations in a court filing, which were generated by the ChatGPT artificial intelligence tool. The attorneys, Steven Schwartz and Peter LoDuca, admitted to referencing six fabricated cases in a legal brief against Avianca, a Colombian airline. While the judge acknowledged the legitimacy of using AI for legal assistance, he stressed the lawyers’ responsibility to ensure the accuracy [...]

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some insights into the Guimaras mangoes geographical indication in the Philippines, Guimaras mangoes geographical indication in the Philippines, Guimaras mangoes geographical indication ,
29 Jul

Some insights into the Guimaras mangoes geographical indication in the Philippines

The registration of Guimaras mangoes as a Geographical Indication (GI) provides a significant competitive advantage for the Carabao mango variety grown on the island province of Guimaras in the Philippines. Arjel de Guzman, the founding director of OPTMARKS in Manila, believes that the GI system represents a crucial step forward in the country’s intellectual property infrastructure, benefiting not only the mango industry but also the overall agricultural and indigenous sectors. The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) recently introduced [...]

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trademark lawsuit due to employee’s union, utilization of employee’s union, trademark lawsuit due to the utilization of employee’s union,
28 Jul

Trademark lawsuit due to the utilization of employee’s union

Is there any rare case where instead of being suppressed and silenced by employers, workers who engage in protests and strikes are sued for trademark infringement by the business owners? Such a unique case did occur in New Jersey, United States. Less than three months after the employees of Medieval Times, a dinner theater in New Jersey, voted to establish a union, the company filed a federal lawsuit against the union, accusing them of engaging in trademark infringement. This action has [...]

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USA to register unique trademarks, vulgar trademarks , vulgar trademarks in the USA,
27 Jul

The United States can grant registration to trademarks with offensive or vulgar language to a certain extent due to the right to freedom of speech

The United States can grant registration to trademarks with offensive or vulgar language to a certain extent due to the right to freedom of speech, which is a fundamental right of every American within appropriate limits. In 2019, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the United States would not prohibit the registration of trademarks with language that is considered offensive, vulgar, or contrary to good morals to a certain extent, based on the right to freedom [...]

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direct link between IP and better business performance, IP and better business performance, IP and business performance,
17 Jul

Studies by IPOS show that there is a direct link between IP and better business performance

Two studies conducted by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) were released on May 17, 2023, during the 2023 International Trademark Association’s (INTA) Annual Meeting Live+ held in Singapore. The studies examined the correlation between intellectual property (IP) and business performance. The first study, titled “The Brands, Patents and Company Performance Study,” analyzed Singapore’s largest businesses and found that companies with strong brands and/or patent portfolios had approximately double the revenue, net profit, and market capitalization compared to those [...]

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