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Main events at the GIPC 2024

With the theme “Innovate, Protect, Scale”, the 15th GIPC aims to inspire and empower attendees to unlock their full potential in the rapidly evolving IP landscape. GIPC is Asia’s premier event for in-house IP counsels, innovators, and IP attorneys from around the world. With a humble beginning in 2009, when just 60 individuals gathered in a single room, GIPC has evolved into a prestigious platform that has attracted over 4,100 delegates and renowned speakers from reputable international IP organizations. Over the [...]

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Increase in global patent filings in India

Global patent filings saw an increase from 3.40 million in 2021 to 3.46 million in 2022, marking three consecutive years of growth in global patent applications, according to the World Intellectual Property Indicators Report. China and India played significant roles in driving this growth. China recorded 1.58 million patent filings by China-based applicants for both domestic and foreign jurisdictions, reflecting a 3.1 percent increase from 2021. Meanwhile, India experienced a substantial surge in patent applications from residents, with a notable [...]

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Can cannabis be registered as patents?

Approximately 60 countries worldwide permit the use of medical marijuana, with a few allowing its recreational use. In 2022, Thailand decriminalized cannabis use, making it legal for possession, cultivation, distribution, consumption, and sales of all cannabis plant parts—the first ASEAN country to do so. However, recreational use remains illegal. In the Philippines, cannabis use is illegal under Republic Act 9165, the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. The law prohibits the sale, possession, use, importation, manufacturing, and cultivation of cannabis, [...]

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GOAT in boxing

The term “GOAT”, also known famously as an acronym for “Greatest of All Time” rather than referring to the animal in the sport industry, is mainly used in football of the United Kingdom or soccer according to the United States. However, the term is not only used for these sports where the athletes use foots to settle score. Surprisingly, Muhammad Ali Enterprises holds the trademark for “G.O.A.T.,” and they’re currently embroiled in a complex dispute over it. On January 23, [...]

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A law firm goes all out when feeling threaten by multiple media companies’ display

Trademark law can be intricate, and digital companies often choose to avoid involvement in user disputes. Consequently, owners of Facebook groups, Instagram profiles, and similar platform properties sometimes face page removals due to social media trademark takedown requests. However, a particular dispute is escalating. During Thanksgiving preparations, The American Dream U.S. Green Card Service initiated a trademark cancellation with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) against the American Dream Law Office. While such petitions are common, the preceding events [...]

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Notes on Intellectual Property Certificates in Vietnam

Patents, trademarks, and industrial designs are not only valuable assets but also milestones that determine the development and competitiveness of businesses. In the increasingly competitive market context, protecting and managing intellectual property certificates becomes extremely important. In this article, we will explore the procedures and important notes related to intellectual property certificates in Vietnam. Intellectual Property Certificates: Intellectual property certificates record the owner of patents, industrial designs, layout designs, trademarks; inventors of patents, industrial designs, layout designs; subjects, scope, and duration [...]

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