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New Egyptian Organization for Intellectual Property Rights, Egyptian Organization for Intellectual Property Rights, New Egyptian Organization,
11 Dec

New Egyptian Organization for Intellectual Property Rights

Egypt is making substantial strides in strengthening its intellectual property (IP) framework with the establishment of the Egyptian Organization for Intellectual Property Rights (EOIPR). President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi ratified Decree No. 163, paving the way for EOIPR’s formation, aligning with Egypt’s Vision 2030. This development follows the launch of the country’s National IP Strategy in 2022, with the decree published in the Official Gazette on August 13, 2023, and enforced the next day. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly introduced the national [...]

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China Leads in Patent Registration for Next-Gen Perovskite Solar Cells, Next-Gen Perovskite Solar Cells, China Leads in Patent Registration,
11 Dec

China Leads in Patent Registration for Next-Gen Perovskite Solar Cells

China is taking the lead in patent registrations for the next generation of perovskite solar cells. According to Nikkei, annual statistics since 2020 consistently show that China is at the forefront globally in the number of patents for high-efficiency, flexible perovskite solar cells. In 2021, China registered 70 patents, an impressive figure when compared to other countries. For instance, South Korea had only 39 granted patents, and Japan, traditionally a leader in total patents in this field for the past [...]

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Revised Guidelines for Letter of Consent in South Korea
10 Dec

Revised Guidelines for Letter of Consent in South Korea

The Korean Trademark Act (“KTA”) has undergone revisions, bringing South Korea’s much-anticipated Letter of Consent System into effect. This legislative proposal was successfully passed through the South Korean National Assembly on October 6, 2023. The forthcoming amendments, expected to become effective around April 2024—six months following the announcement—bring about significant changes to the letter of consent system. Under the existing KTA legislation, a letter of consent is currently not recognized as a method to address the requirements set by the [...]

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situation of franchising boba tea brand Mixue in Vietnam from Taiwan and its consequences, situation of franchising boba tea brand Mixue in Vietnam, franchising boba tea brand Mixue in Vietnam from Taiwan and its consequences,
27 Nov

The situation of franchising boba tea brand Mixue in Vietnam from Taiwan and its consequences

As of late 2023, Mixue, a well-known brand for ice cream and bubble tea has become the center of attention and controversy. During the previous months, a significant number of franchisees of Mixue in Hanoi, Vietnam, protested openly at the company’s headquarters on Trieu Khuc Street (Hanoi) against the new pricing policy implemented by the parent company in China – the franchisor in this franchise agreement. According to the new policy implemented by Mixue China for its franchisees in Vietnam, [...]

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Recent Amendment to Indonesia's Intellectual Property E-Filing System
27 Nov

Recent Amendment to Indonesia’s Intellectual Property E-Filing System

As part of its continuous efforts to improve Indonesia’s intellectual property e-filing system, the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) has consistently introduced updates to the online platform. Over the past months, several notable changes have been implemented, impacting the filing processes for designs, patents, and trademarks. Designs Changes in file format and view limitations have been instituted. Design drawings must now be submitted in JPG format, with only one view permitted per page. Refund requests are no longer an option once [...]

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Malaysia: MyIPO Collaborates with TikTok to Promote Intellectual Property Awareness
26 Nov

Malaysia: MyIPO Collaborates with TikTok to Promote Intellectual Property Awareness

The Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) has joined forces with the short-form mobile video platform TikTok to maintain adherence to intellectual property laws in Malaysia. In a shared statement, MyIPO and TikTok announced their partnership, which aims to align TikTok’s platform policies and intellectual property enforcement with Malaysian laws. The collaboration was formalized through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU). A key aspect of the MoU involves the initiation of training programs and the dissemination of knowledge on intellectual [...]

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CNIPA Releases Draft Regulations for the Protection of Geographical Indication Products
25 Nov

CNIPA Releases Draft Regulations for the Protection of Geographical Indication Products

On September 18, 2023, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued the Regulations on the Protection of Geographical Indication Products, opening a period for public comments until November 2, 2023. The existing framework for protecting GI products in China includes the Provisions on the Protection of Geographical Indications Products (July 15, 2005) and the Measures on the Protection of Foreign Geographical Indications Products (March 28, 2016, amended on November 28, 2019). While these provisions apply to all GI products, [...]

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China's SPC issued semi-annual statistics on intellectual property judicial trials in 2023
13 Nov

China’s SPC issued semi-annual statistics on intellectual property judicial trials in 2023

The Supreme People’s Court of China (SPC) published semi-annual statistics on the judicial trials carried out by courts at all levels in 2023 on its website on August 7, 2023. This article examines notable intellectual property cases. Civil IP cases involving technology In the first half of 2023, a total of 12,000 technology-related IP civil cases were newly docketed at the first instance across the country, representing a 33.4% year-on-year increase. Among these cases, 9,916 cases were resolved, an increase of [...]

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China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), amended Provisions on Prohibiting the Abuse of Intellectual Property Rights to Exclude or Restrict Competition, Prohibiting the Abuse of Intellectual Property Rights to Exclude or Restrict Competition,
13 Nov

China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released the amended Provisions on Prohibiting the Abuse of Intellectual Property Rights to Exclude or Restrict Competition

China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) unveiled the revised Provisions on Prohibiting the Abuse of Intellectual Property Rights to Exclude or Restrict Competition. These amendments, aligned with the Anti-Monopoly Law, became effective on August 1, 2023. SAMR emphasized that anti-monopoly measures and intellectual property (IP) protection serve the common goal of promoting competition, innovation, economic growth, and safeguarding consumer and public interests. In today’s legal market, IP rights could be misused to curb competition. Competitors might use IP rights to [...]

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Malaysia reviews intellectual property policy to adapt technology transfer offices, Malaysia reviews intellectual property policy to adapt technology transfer offices (TTOs), Malaysia reviews intellectual property policy,
12 Nov

Malaysia reviews intellectual property policy to adapt technology transfer offices (TTOs)

To enhance Malaysia’s national commercialization ecosystem and promote technological ownership, adoption, and transfer, the country is set to review its intellectual property (IP) policy. As per the Mid-Term Review of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) for 2021 to 2025, IP assets will be evaluated for financing, aiming to stimulate commercialization and innovation initiatives. Government research institutes and higher education institutions will leverage technology transfer offices (TTOs) to bolster their research and commercialization capabilities, enabling them to extract maximum value from [...]

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