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15 Nov

Copyright protection extended for 20 years in Canada

Canada has enacted legislation extending copyright protection by 20 years to a “life-plus-70” period after years of discussion and consultation. Bill C-19, the Budget Implementation Act, 2022, No. 1, includes amendments to the Copyright Act that are expected to take effect before the year is over. This action, which follows a 20-year extension to copyright terms for published sound recordings, artists’ performances, and certain audiovisual works that went into effect in June 2015, fulfills a significant commitment made by Canada [...]

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14 Nov

The New Patents Act 2022 (Amendment) in Malaysia

The Patents Act Amendment (PAA) amends the Patents Act of 1983, which was approved by the House of Representatives on December 15, 2021, and the Senate on December 22, 2021. The PAA went into effect on March 18, 2022, with the following features: the depositing of microorganisms with the relevant authorities; the inspection of certain documents by the public; and opposition proceedings against a granted patent before the Registrar. The PAA takes into consideration Malaysia’s obligations under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for [...]

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10 Nov

Michael Jackson copyrighted his unique 45-degree stance?

Michael Jackson – an icon of the world music industry has long passed away, but his songs and dances still exist over the years. Music like Smooth Criminal, Beat it, Thriller, etc. will be protected under US copyright law as well as international copyright conventions and treaties such as the Berne Convention. However, is this artist’s 45-degree vertical angle protected by copyright as for the songs above? About Michael Jackson Michael Joseph Jackson was born on August 29, 1958, and died [...]

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10 Nov

Intellectual property surplus reaches a new record high in South Korea

In the first half of this year, South Korea’s intellectual property surplus increased to a new high due to a smaller industrial property rights deficit. South Korea sets a new record for its intellectual property surplus According to the Bank of Korea, trade in intellectual property rights achieved a record surplus of 370 million US dollars from January to June, surpassing the previous high of 350 million dollars in the second half of 2019. It decreased from a deficit of 1.21 billion [...]

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09 Nov

The Chinese Patent Office plans to take action against fraudulent patent applications

A draft of new regulations was published by the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), which will decrease the ratings of Chinese patent offices that grant fraudulent patents. The draft, which builds on a trial that began in January 2022 in four provinces, was provided by CNIPA on October 8. The Chinese Patent Office plans to combat fraudulent patent applications The purpose of the proposal is to “crackdown on illegal and untrustworthy acts” committed by Chinese patent offices and to advance [...]

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08 Nov

International IP conflict: Wolfoo Vietnam v. Peppa Pig UK

On August 19, 2022, Sconnect Vietnam filed a lawsuit against Entertainment One UK Limited (EO) for copyright infringement on Sconnect’s Wolfoo cartoon to the Hanoi People’s Court of Vietnam. Not only that, the big company also filed a lawsuit to the Moscow Court in Russia, despite the tension within this country’s jurisdiction in these times. Few notes about Sconnect Vietnam Sconnect is a Vietnam-based enterprise with the business of producing educational and entertainment videos and cartoons on YouTube, Facebook, and Tiktok [...]

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07 Nov

How to maintain the validity of your trademarks in the US

Once you have received the trademark protection, you must take a few important steps to maintain it. Your trademark must first be used commercially. Additionally, to demonstrate that you are still using your trademark, you must file specific paperwork on a regular basis. Your registration will expire or be canceled, or your extension of protection to the United States would be void if you fail to provide these papers by the deadline (if you filed via WIPO under the [...]

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06 Nov

The ongoing partnership between the JPO, developing countries, and the WIPO

According to the JPO, it has dispatched patent examiners to ASEAN IP offices as long-term expertise. In order to create a stronger IP infrastructure, the JPO claims to collaborate with “our partners in developing economies.” The JPO has dispatched its patent examiners in Indonesia and Vietnam on a long-term basis to support those countries’ IP systems developed in conjunction with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), a body responsible for managing Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA). The expatriates help to [...]

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05 Nov

MinLaw and IPOS Are Collecting Comments on Supplementary Legislation Regulating Collective Management Organizations

On November 7th, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) and the Ministry of Law (MinLaw) opened a public consultation to get input on the proposed subsidiary law governing collective management organizations (CMOS). The Copyright (Collective Management Organizations) Regulations, a subsidiary piece of law, will be created in accordance with the Copyright Act 2021. Up to December 4th, 2022, there will be a four-week public consultation period. It follows previous consultation initiatives on copyright regime, including a consultation held in [...]

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04 Nov

More than 93% of SMEs with intellectual property rights report a positive influence in the EU

The third edition of the Intellectual Property SME Scoreboard shows outstanding statistics on how SMEs protect their inventiveness and innovation in 2022. Only 10% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the EU have registered intellectual property (IP) rights, such as national and European trademarks, designs, and patents, according to the 2022 edition of the Intellectual Property SME Scoreboard, one of the EUIPO’s flagship studies, which was published by the Observatory. Almost all (93%) SMEs with registered IP rights had a beneficial impact [...]

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