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IPOS Encourages Public Participation: Submit Your Suggestions for Classification Database
04 Jan

IPOS Encourages Public Participation: Submit Your Suggestions for Classification Database

In an effort to enhance the effectiveness of its Classification Database, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has launched a pilot initiative inviting the public to contribute suggested descriptions of goods and services. This move aims to ensure that the Database remains relevant and robust, facilitating a more efficient search and classification process for trademark applicants and agents. The Initiative Details From September 1, 2023, to February 29, 2024, public members are invited to submit their suggestions for descriptions of [...]

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A Comprehensive Overview of Proposed Changes to Indonesia's Industrial Design Law
03 Jan

Brief Overview of Proposed Changes to Indonesia’s Industrial Design Law

Indonesia is taking significant steps towards enhancing its intellectual property (IP) framework, particularly in the realm of industrial design. On November 13, 2023, the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) under Indonesia’s Ministry of Law and Human Rights organized an offline workshop to discuss proposed amendments to the Industrial Design Law. This workshop aimed at socializing the forthcoming changes, which promise to bring notable improvements to the country’s industrial design protection regime. Key Amendments Highlighting key changes to Indonesia’s Industrial Design [...]

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CNIPA approves the Draft Regulations for the Implementation of the Patent Law
30 Dec

CNIPA approves the Draft Regulations for the Implementation of the Patent Law

The Regulations for the Implementation of the Patent Law (Draft) were approved by the State Council on November 3, 2023. This revision, deemed crucial for the effective implementation of the Patent Law, has attracted significant attention within the industry. The process began with the 22nd Session of the Standing Committee of the 13th National People’s Congress passing the Decision on Amending the Patent Law on October 17, 2020. Subsequently, the State Intellectual Property Office promptly initiated the revision of the [...]

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Procedures for Industrial Ownership Registration and Protection Certificate Issuance in Vietnam, Industrial Ownership Registration and Protection Certificate Issuance in Vietnam, Procedures for Industrial Ownership Registration and Protection Certificate Issuance, Industrial Ownership Registration and Protection Certificate Issuance,
30 Dec

Processing Procedures for Industrial Ownership Registration and Protection Certificate Issuance in Vietnam

Vietnam is a rapidly developing country in the fields of industry and innovation. To safeguard the rights of inventors and businesses, the process of industrial ownership registration and issuance of protection certificates is crucial. Below is a guide on this procedure in Vietnam. Receiving Industrial Ownership Registration Applications, Submission Date The state management agency for industrial ownership rights only accepts industrial ownership registration applications if they contain at least the following information and documents: a) Application form for patent, industrial design, layout [...]

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China’s Beijing Internet Court Decides First Copyright Dispute Involving AI-Generated Image
29 Dec

China’s Beijing Internet Court Decides First Copyright Dispute Involving AI-Generated Image

The Beijing Internet Court has issued an initial verdict on the inaugural copyright case within the realm of AI-generated images. The Court ruled that the actions of the defendant amounted to infringement, mandating a public apology and a compensation payment of 500 yuan. According to the court’s judgment, the plaintiff, Li XX, an owner of a Chinese Xiaohongshu social media account, utilized the open-source software Stable Diffusion in February to create an image through text input and subsequently posted it [...]

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Thailand is intensifying its initiatives to tackle the issue of counterfeit goods
28 Dec

Thailand is intensifying its initiatives to tackle the issue of counterfeit goods

Thailand is intensifying its actions to combat counterfeit goods, which pose significant threats to the nation’s economy, public health, and global standing. The government has launched a new campaign to educate consumers and businesses about the risks associated with counterfeit products and encourage reporting suspicious activities. Despite these efforts, enforcing intellectual property rights and safeguarding innovation from piracy remain challenging for the country. In 2019, the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) estimated that counterfeit goods with a value exceeding 2.5 [...]

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Thailand's Fast Track Examination for Trademark Applications
27 Dec

Thailand’s Fast Track Examination for Trademark Applications

If a trademark application is filed with the Trademark Office (TMO) of Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) after January 1, 2022, it will be eligible for the First Action Fast Track (FAFT) inspection procedure if the filing conditions are met. Within six months of the applicant’s filing date, the TMO will issue the first office action order for the application subject to the FAFT examination procedure. Before the TMO issues the first office action order for a trademark application that [...]

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Singapore: Enhanced Transparency for Intangible Assets Through New Disclosure Framework
26 Dec

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 [...]

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Accelerated Patent Grant collaboration between the U.S and Mexico
25 Dec

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 [...]

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Philippines: Anticipated Rise in Intellectual Property Filings
24 Dec

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 [...]

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