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Vietnam: The reason behind the lack of businesses' IP protection mechanism, The reason behind the lack of businesses' IP protection mechanism, The reason behind the lack in Vietnam businesses' IP protection strategy, Lack a strategic and proactive regional and international IP plan, The differences in legislation among foreign markets
07 Apr

Vietnam: The reason behind the lack of businesses’ IP protection mechanism

In the past years, the NOIP of Vietnam has constantly encouraged businesses to expand their IP protection mechanism in foreign markets, not just the domestic market. Specifically, according to the NOIP, Vietnam businesses should invest more in the registration of their intellectual property assets, including trademarks, patents, etc. in foreign markets where their products are exported to secure protection overseas.  Establish protection in foreign markets is the first step in the expansion of any business. Then, after a robust, sturdy [...]

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India reports a fragile music industry highly vulnerable to copyright violations, India reports a fragile music industry , India's music industry highly vulnerable to copyright violations,
06 Apr

India reports a fragile music industry, highly vulnerable to copyright violations

India’s music publishing industry faces significant challenges, particularly in copyright compliance, according to a report released by EY in December 2023. While the industry has witnessed growth in revenues, reaching Rs8.84 billion (US$106.7 million) for the period of 2022 to 2023 from Rs3.4 billion (US$41 million) for 2019 to 2020, issues such as weak copyright compliance, lack of awareness of music rights, and legal ambiguities hinder its progress, resulting in a lower global revenue ranking compared to other countries. The report [...]

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Philippines holds IP boot camp to embrace TikTok’s ongoing influence in the economy, Philippines holds IP boot camp to embrace TikTok’s ongoing influence , IP boot camp to embrace TikTok’s ongoing influence in the economy,
05 Apr

Philippines holds IP boot camp to embrace TikTok’s ongoing influence in the economy

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) recently organized an IP Boot Camp for brand owners, providing insights into TikTok Shop’s intellectual property regulations and its IP Protection Center (IPPC). The IP Boot Camp, an initiative by IPOPHL, aims to empower IP rights holders with access to IP portals of ecommerce platforms, particularly those that are signatories to the E-Commerce Memorandum of Understanding. Brand owners were also encouraged to share their feedback during information sessions to improve these platforms’ [...]

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New Zealand’s rule affirms the connection between copyright and relationship property, New Zealand affirms the connection between copyright and relationship property, connection between copyright and relationship property,
03 Apr

New Zealand’s rule affirms the connection between copyright and relationship property

In February 2024, the Court of Appeal in New Zealand issued a significant ruling in a copyright dispute between artist Sirpa Elise Alalaakkola and her former husband, Paul Anthony Palmer, regarding paintings created during their marriage. The court confirmed that copyrights generated during a relationship are considered relationship property under New Zealand’s Property (Relationships) Act 1976. Despite a previous High Court ruling granting Palmer joint ownership of the copyrights, the Court of Appeal overturned this decision, granting exclusive rights to [...]

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sound trademarks all over the world
02 Apr

Sound trademarks all over the world

Sound trademarks can be represented through music notation or audio form. Traditionally, sound was not consider an eligible element for trademark registration. Until recent changes and clarification in the WTO’s Agreement about Trade-Related IP Right did sound trademarks receive a pass. Sound trademarks The agreement mentioned above stated that any sign that is able tell goods and services from one manufacturer to another are good enough to be a trademarks. Sound trademarks make a powerful marks, to be honest. A good sound [...]

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Myanmar begins to accept copyright applications, Myanmar to accept copyright applications, copyright applications of Myanmar ,
01 Apr

Myanmar begins to accept copyright applications

Myanmar has commenced the process of accepting applications for the registration of copyright and related rights as of February 9, 2024, following the full implementation of procedures mandated by the new Copyright Law of 2019. Under the oversight of the Intellectual Property Department (IPD), applications for copyright and related rights registration are now being managed. The Ministry of Commerce (MOC) has issued Copyright Rules through notifications dated October 23, 2023, and November 20, 2023, delineating detailed procedures and providing official [...]

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IPOPHL joins hand with EUIPO to establish new regulations on AI, IPOPHL joins hand with EUIPO, establish new regulations on AI with IPOPHL and EUIPO's collaboration,
31 Mar

IPOPHL joins hand with EUIPO to establish new regulations on AI, cybersecurity, metaverse

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) have expressed their intention to extend and broaden their partnership to enhance knowledge-sharing and capacity-building. The decision to extend the bilateral partnership was discussed during a recent meeting at the EUIPO headquarters in Spain. IPOPHL Director General Rowel S. Barba and EUIPO Executive Director João Negrão, who assumed office on October 1, 2023, agreed to extend their collaboration beyond the expiration of their memorandum [...]

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India recorded a remarkable increase in patents granted, India recorded a remarkable increase in patents , India recorded increase in patents granted,
30 Mar

India recorded a remarkable increase in patents granted

In a significant achievement, the Indian Patent Office granted a record-breaking 41,010 patents during the fiscal year 2023 to 2024, as of November 15, 2023. This milestone marks the highest number of patents ever awarded in India. The trajectory of patents granted in India has shown remarkable growth over the years. The number of patents granted was 4,227 for the fiscal year 2013 to 2014, which increased to 28,385 for the fiscal year 2021 to 2022. Subsequently, it surged further [...]

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India introduces new Mediation Act, new Mediation Act of India, India introduces Mediation Act,
28 Mar

India introduces new Mediation Act

India’s approach to dispute resolution underwent a significant transformation with the enactment of the Mediation Act of 2023, effective from September 15, 2023. Despite mediation being used as a pre-litigation or dispute resolution method, this legislation formalizes and strengthens the country’s mediation procedures, establishing it as a highly effective alternative to prolonged litigation. The Mediation Act of 2023, aimed at promoting and facilitating mediation, places emphasis on institutional, online, and community mediation to resolve disputes in a time-bound manner. Section [...]

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