Blog

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 [...]

Korea's Patent Agency Aims for Global Expansion in Intellectual Properties

Korea’s Patent Agency Aims for Global Expansion in Intellectual Properties

The Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) is intensifying its efforts to play a leading role in the global intellectual property landscape by expanding strategic partnerships worldwide. This initiative comes as South Korea experiences a growing number of patented properties globally and an increased presence in the international intellectual property (IP) market. South Korea has achieved the fourth position in the number of International Patent Cooperation Treaty applications, a system allowing a single patent application filed with the World Intellectual Property [...]

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 [...]

14th China-ASEAN Heads of Intellectual Property Offices Meeting

14th China-ASEAN Heads of Intellectual Property Offices Meeting

The 14th Meeting of Heads of Intellectual Property Offices between China and the ASEAN nations occurred in Nanning, Guangxi Province, on September 16. Shen Changyu, the Commissioner of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), chaired the meeting. Santisouk Phounesavath, the Rotating Chair of the ASEAN Intellectual Property Cooperation Working Group (AWGIPC) and the Director General of the Department of Intellectual Property in the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Lao PDR, attended the opening ceremony and delivered statements. Also [...]

WhatsApp chat

By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. more infomation

The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this.

Close