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China’s Beijing Internet Court Decides First Copyright Dispute Involving AI-Generated Image

China’s Beijing Internet Court Decides First Copyright Dispute Involving AI-Generated Image

The Beijing Internet Court has issued an initial verdict on the inaugural copyright case within the realm of AI-generated images. The Court ruled that the actions of the defendant amounted to infringement, mandating a public apology and a compensation payment of 500 yuan. According to the court’s judgment, the plaintiff, Li XX, an owner of a Chinese Xiaohongshu social media account, utilized the open-source software Stable Diffusion in February to create an image through text input and subsequently posted it [...]

Thailand is intensifying its initiatives to tackle the issue of counterfeit goods

Thailand is intensifying its initiatives to tackle the issue of counterfeit goods

Thailand is intensifying its actions to combat counterfeit goods, which pose significant threats to the nation’s economy, public health, and global standing. The government has launched a new campaign to educate consumers and businesses about the risks associated with counterfeit products and encourage reporting suspicious activities. Despite these efforts, enforcing intellectual property rights and safeguarding innovation from piracy remain challenging for the country. In 2019, the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) estimated that counterfeit goods with a value exceeding 2.5 [...]

Thailand's Fast Track Examination for Trademark Applications

Thailand’s Fast Track Examination for Trademark Applications

If a trademark application is filed with the Trademark Office (TMO) of Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) after January 1, 2022, it will be eligible for the First Action Fast Track (FAFT) inspection procedure if the filing conditions are met. Within six months of the applicant’s filing date, the TMO will issue the first office action order for the application subject to the FAFT examination procedure. Before the TMO issues the first office action order for a trademark application that [...]

Singapore: Enhanced Transparency for Intangible Assets Through New Disclosure Framework

Singapore: Enhanced Transparency for Intangible Assets Through New Disclosure Framework

The collaboration between the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore and the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority has led to the introduction of the Intangibles Disclosure Framework (Framework). This initiative offers companies guidance on recognizing and revealing various non-physical assets or intangibles, such as intellectual property (IP) rights, to diverse stakeholders. The Framework comprises four key pillars: Strategy: Assists companies in communicating how intangibles align with and contribute to a company’s overall corporate strategy. Identification: Recommends categorizing intangibles into six distinct groups based [...]

Accelerated Patent Grant collaboration between the U.S and Mexico

Accelerated Patent Grant collaboration between the U.S and Mexico

The recently introduced Accelerated Patent Grant (APG) collaboration between the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) is set to create expanded opportunities for U.S. businesses. Published on November 13, guidelines for the APG outline a work-sharing initiative allowing eligible patent applicants to opt for an expedited process in Mexico, based on a U.S. patent grant. Kathi Vidal, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO emphasized the significance [...]

Philippines: Anticipated Rise in Intellectual Property Filings

Philippines: Anticipated Rise in Intellectual Property Filings

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) expresses confidence in achieving a new record in intellectual property filings for the current year, citing a positive trend observed in the first 10 months. IPOPHL Director-General Rowel Barba announced in a press conference that this year is expected to break previous records in IP filings. The figures show a notable increase, with 41,815 filings from January to October, nearly two percent higher than the 41,022 recorded during the same period last [...]

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 [...]

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