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Vietnam issued Decision No. 1057/QD-SHTT on the Public Disclosure of Trademark Registration Information on the Industrial Property Digital Library, Decision No. 1057/QD-SHTT on the Public Disclosure of Trademark, Registration Information on the Industrial Property Digital Library Vietnam issued Decision No. 1057/QD-SHTT,

Vietnam issued Decision No. 1057/QD-SHTT on the Public Disclosure of Trademark Registration Information on the Industrial Property Digital Library

On October 26, 2023, the National Office of Intellectual Property of Vietnam issued Decision No. 1057/QD-SHTT regarding the public disclosure of trademark registration information on the Industrial Property Digital Library (WIPO Publish). According to the decision, trademark registration applications that have not been accepted as valid will be publicly disclosed immediately upon receipt on the “Industrial Property Digital Library (WIPO Publish).” The list of directory information to be disclosed is outlined in the attached Appendix to Decision No. 1057/QD-SHTT and [...]

Korea Copyright Commission opens copyright museum in South Korea to increase copyright awareness, Korea Copyright Commission opens copyright museum in South Korea, copyright museum in South Korea to increase copyright awareness,

Korea Copyright Commission opens copyright museum in South Korea to increase copyright awareness

The National Copyright Museum in Jinju, South Gyeongsang, was officially opened through a collaborative initiative between the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Copyright Commission. This newly established government-operated museum aims to provide diverse hands-on experiences for young Koreans, enabling them to easily comprehend matters related to copyright. During the inauguration ceremony, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Yu In-chon highlighted the essential nature of safeguarding the rights of creators as a fundamental requirement for advancing culture, [...]

Malaysia collaborates with Tiktok to limit IP infringement on Tiktok Shop, Malaysia collaborates with Tiktok, limit IP infringement on Tiktok Shop,

Malaysia collaborates with Tiktok to limit IP infringement on Tiktok Shop

The Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) and TikTok have collaborated to enhance compliance with intellectual property laws in Malaysia, formalizing their commitment through a recently signed memorandum of agreement (MoU). In a joint statement, MyIPO and TikTok underscored their objective to align the platform’s intellectual property (IP) policy and enforcement with Malaysian IP laws. The partnership also places emphasis on providing training and sharing expertise and information on IP within the TikTok community, especially among businesses actively participating in [...]

Vietnam's ST25 Rice Continues to Win World's Best Rice Award in 2023, World's Best Rice Award in 2023, Vietnam's ST25 Rice,

Vietnam’s ST25 Rice Continues to Win World’s Best Rice Award in 2023

ST25 rice, the flagship product of the Vietnamese brand “Gạo ông Cua” (Mr. Cua’s Rice), has once again secured the top prize at the 15th World’s Best Rice competition held in the Philippines this year. This marks the second time this particular rice variety has won the World’s Best Rice award, with the first achievement dating back to 2019. ST25 rice is a premium and distinctive rice variety grown in Vietnam. It is the result of research and development efforts [...]

Korea's Patent Agency Aims for Global Expansion in Intellectual Properties

Korea’s Patent Agency Aims for Global Expansion in Intellectual Properties

The Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) is intensifying its efforts to play a leading role in the global intellectual property landscape by expanding strategic partnerships worldwide. This initiative comes as South Korea experiences a growing number of patented properties globally and an increased presence in the international intellectual property (IP) market. South Korea has achieved the fourth position in the number of International Patent Cooperation Treaty applications, a system allowing a single patent application filed with the World Intellectual Property [...]

The Annual Conference of the International Bar Association (IBA) 2023 took place in France, The Annual Conference of the International Bar Association (IBA) , Annual Conference of the International Bar Association,

The Annual Conference of the International Bar Association (IBA) 2023 took place in Paris, France

The Annual Conference of the International Bar Association (IBA) 2023, held from October 29 to November 3, aimed to bring together legal experts worldwide to discuss, support, and advance legal reform and social justice. This marked the 75th year that the IBA connected legal professionals from around the globe, fostering communication, unity, and seeking solutions to common challenges. Notably, for the first time in two decades, the event was led by a woman, Almudena Arpón de Mendívil, who aimed to [...]

14th China-ASEAN Heads of Intellectual Property Offices Meeting

14th China-ASEAN Heads of Intellectual Property Offices Meeting

The 14th Meeting of Heads of Intellectual Property Offices between China and the ASEAN nations occurred in Nanning, Guangxi Province, on September 16. Shen Changyu, the Commissioner of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), chaired the meeting. Santisouk Phounesavath, the Rotating Chair of the ASEAN Intellectual Property Cooperation Working Group (AWGIPC) and the Director General of the Department of Intellectual Property in the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Lao PDR, attended the opening ceremony and delivered statements. Also [...]

Vietnam National Office of Intellectual Property Tests Online Patent Registration System, Online Patent Registration System in Vietnam, Online Patent Registration System,

Vietnam National Office of Intellectual Property Tests Online Patent Registration System

Starting from November 15, 2023, the Vietnam National Office of Intellectual Property officially launches a pilot phase for the online patent registration system. Patent applicants can access the system at https://dichvucong.ipvietnam.gov.vn/ to submit their applications. Applicants currently have the option to submit paper applications to the headquarters of the National Office of Intellectual Property in Hanoi or the two representative offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang. Alternatively, they can choose to submit applications online through the National [...]

3 notable cases involving the refuse of recognition of AI as authors contributors to works or inventions, refuse of recognition of AI as authors contributors to works or inventions, recognition of AI as authors contributors to works or inventions,

3 notable cases involving the refuse of recognition of AI as authors, contributors to works or inventions

Earlier this year, the legal community was rocked by the revelation that two American attorneys were penalized for referencing nonexistent legal sources generated by the AI, ChatGPT, in their submissions. This incident, while casting a negative shadow on AI, underlines the boundless capabilities of artificial intelligence, including tasks such as legal research and document drafting. AI has become an integral part of our lives, from virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa on our smartphones to Tesla’s autopilot feature. Yet, a [...]

WIPO collaborates with IPOPHL on access to WIPO’s Alert Data Sharing Platform, IPOPHL on access to WIPO’s Alert Data Sharing Platform, WIPO collaborates with IPOPHL ,

WIPO collaborates with IPOPHL on access to WIPO’s Alert Data Sharing Platform

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) have entered into a collaborative effort to grant IPOPHL access to WIPO’s Alert Data Sharing Platform. This platform compiles a list of globally recognized pirated websites, presenting the potential to enhance IPOPHL’s capabilities in blocking such sites. The partnership was facilitated by a recently signed letter of understanding (LOU) between WIPO Director General Daren Tang and IPOPHL Director General Rowel S. Barba. By becoming part of [...]

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