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A journey through Heineken’s secret recipe

Behind every beer is always an interesting story about the relentless efforts in the production process to bring excellent quality and taste to users. For Heineken, it is also a journey of more than 140 years of striving to conquer all limits and peaks. So, what is the secret behind these successes, and does the secret falls into one of the categories of IP law? More than 140 years ago, in the 19th century, Gerard Heineken bought De Hooiberg brewery [...]

Amendments to the Taiwanese Patent Examination Guidelines

Amendments to the Taiwanese Patent Examination Guidelines

Six chapters of the Patent Examination Guidelines saw several revisions by the Taiwan IP Office in June (“Revisions”). These finalized revisions went into effect on July 1, 2022, with the purpose of improving examination quality, harmonizing the Office’s internal viewpoints on various issues, and more effectively addressing common questions that have come up during the development of examination methods. The following is a summary of the main points. New procedures for examining a pending invention application in a situation involving [...]

CNIPA and EPO extend the pilot project for international search authority for PCT Applications

CNIPA and EPO extend the pilot project for international search authority for PCT Applications

Recent announcements from the European Patent Office (EPO) and the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) extend the pilot program that allows Chinese nationals and residents to choose the EPO as their ideal international search authority (ISA) and preliminary examination authority (IPEA) for PCT applications. Since the pilot’s start on December 1, 2020, both domestic and foreign businesses in China have given positive comments and support for this program. The two-year initiative was initially supposed to end on November 30, [...]

Indian Patent Registration Procedure

Indian Patent Registration Procedure: From Filing to Grant

The fundamental step in the procedure of obtaining a patent is patent prosecution. Successful prosecution is essential to guaranteeing the protection of patent rights since it provides crucial legal guidance on the invention’s patentability. In India, filing for a patent requires more than just connecting with the Indian Patent Office (IPO); it also requires placing an idea to the test in terms of its technical and legal validity. An application must be filed in the first stage before the Patent Office [...]

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Young Experts Program: Growing Future Global IP Leaders

The goal of WIPO’s Young Experts Program is to develop the next round of intellectual property leaders. The WIPO-organized two-year program is intended to acquaint young individuals with high potential, particularly those from poor and least-developed countries as well as nations. With a focus on on-the-job learning and exposure to various fields, areas of focus, and colleagues, YEP selections will benefit from a comprehensive and extensive WIPO work experience. Additionally, YEP will offer frequent chances for networking with WIPO’s [...]

Guidelines for the Protection of IP Rights at Exhibitions of CNIPA

Guidelines for the Protection of IP Rights at Exhibitions of CNIPA

In order to further improve IP protection and regulate the administration of IP protection in exhibitions, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) published Guidelines for the Protection of IP Rights at Exhibitions on July 22, 2022. Guidelines for the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights at CNIPA Exhibitions Pre-, during-, and post-exhibition protection are all covered in the Guidelines’ four chapters, which also address general provisions. Articles 6, 8, and 11–15 are some of the substantial aspects, and their specifics are [...]

Amendments in Trademark Opposition in Vietnam Intellectual Property Law 2022

Amendments in Trademark Opposition in Vietnam Intellectual Property Law 2022

The National Assembly has amended the Intellectual Property Law, which will go into effect on January 1, 2023. To bring the IP system closer to the world’s treaties and common practices, the legislation makes significant improvements addressing a wide range of important issues. Trademark Opposition Procedure Amendments  The new legislation maintains Vietnam’s long-standing pre-registration opposition procedure. Currently, any party may file an opposition to a pending application until it is granted or denied registration. However, after the new law takes effect, [...]

New Regulation for IP Financing in Indonesia

New Regulation for IP Financing in Indonesia

On September 21, 2022, an implementation regulation for the Creative Economy Law was been issued by the Indonesian government, and it aims to assist corporations in the creative economy, especially via the financing of IP. On July 12, 2022, Government Regulation No. 24 of 2022 (“GR 24/2022”) was published, and on July 12, 2023, it is expected to go into effect. This regulation is aimed at implementing Law No. 24 of 2019 regarding the Creative Economy. The government has taken [...]

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Should Covid-19 vaccines have intellectual property rights?

“Could you patent the sun?” This is a famous saying by Dr. Jonas Edward Salk more than 60 years ago. Dr. Salk is an American virologist – an expert who studies viruses and the diseases that they cause. In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic raging on across the world, Dr. Salk’s action regarding the patent for the polio vaccine has become more and more relevant today. Jonas Edward Salk (October 28, 1914 – June 23, 1995) was an American virologist [...]

The interplay between science, technology, and intellectual property

The interplay between science, technology, and intellectual property

Science, technology, and intellectual property are all interdependent. Science, technology, and intellectual property law all coexist and are mutually beneficial to one another. The connection between science, technology, and patent law, however, cannot be more clear-cut in this regard. Science, technology, and intellectual property Patents and the legislation governing patents would not be possible without science and technology. Patents grant its owner the exclusive right to use scientific or technical innovations. Additionally, patents aid in the advancement of science and technology. The patent [...]

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