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RSSIndonesia’s Ongoing Struggle Against IP Infringement Offline and Online
The Indonesian government has launched a number of strategic initiatives aimed at getting the country removed from the Priority Watch List in the US Trade Representative’s ...
Indonesia To Establish IP Strategy
In its preparation for establishing the National Intellectual Property Strategy, Indonesia has bolstered efforts to encourage initiatives from parties such as business players, ...
New EU evaluation impact findings on GIs in Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador
The EU Commission has just published the "Ex post evaluation of the implementation of the trade agreement between the EU and its Member States and Colombia, Peru and Ecuador".
EPO Announces Finalists of the “European Inventor Award 2022” and “Young Inventors Prize”
This year’s awards mainly focus on sustainability, green technologies, progress and positive societal change as well as gender equality.
The Thai Bayh-Dole Act: A New Dawn for Government-Funded Research in Thailand
The Thailand Research and Innovation Utilization Promotion Act B.E. 2564 (2021) (TRIUP Act), which is also referred to as the Thai Bayh-Dole Act, came into force on May 7, 2022. The enactment of the TRIUP Act is a culmination of ...
Cattelan sued by Druet. Cartier and Tiffany & Co. trade secret dispute.
The French sculptor Druet sued Maurizio Cattelan for not crediting him as the author. Updates on the Cartier vs Tiffany & Co. trade secret suit.
Accelerating Technological Development and Innovation: India Launches First 5G Testbed
The new 5G network with facilities available at five different locations in India enables startups and industry partners to test their products locally and thus become more self-reliant
Thailand – Updated trade mark examination guidelines
Effective as of 17 January 2022, a new Registrar’s Examination Manual (“Examination Manual”) has replaced the existing guidelines which seek to ensure that trade mark examinations are in alignment with global trade mark office standards.
IMPI Mexico joins the Latin America Network of IP and gender
This network facilitates the exchange of good practices, stats, and experiences between the Offices to close the gender gap and empower women in the region concerning innovation and entrepreneurship.
SIC Colombia is now aligned with the EUIPO's CP3
Would you like to know more about the CP3 practice paper published by SIC Colombia?
Out Now: New Infographic Spotlighting IP and Transport & e-Mobility in India
New infographic takes a look at the transport and e-mobility sectors in India, specifically summarising key IP rights relevant to these sectors and providing best practice examples and takeways.
New Infographic Released: IP & Smart Cities in India
The India IP SME Helpdesk's new infographic sums up key aspects of the topic, and highlights the most important IP rights in relation to smart cities as well as major benefits of using IP.
How can young EU entrepreneurs benefit from Intellectual Property in Latin America? (IP DAY 2022)
If you are a young entrepreneur or just a humble content creator, and you would like to succeed in the region of Latin America, have a look to the following tips depending on the sector:
Madrid designation certificates available now at INPI Brazil
Would you like to access the said certificate? Check the news to know more on this brand new certificate for users
EUIPO and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade of India sign a bilateral agreement
The agreement will set the ground for future relations and cooperation between the two organisations.
Philippines Drafts Initial Rules on GI
In order to increase the protection of geographical indications (GI) products in the Philippines, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has issued implementing rules and regulations (IRR) on GI.
“Le Quasi-Retour de Gaston Lagaffe” - Updates On “Metabirkins” and “Nike vs StockX” cases
This week post is about the remake of a well-known comic character and updates on disputes that are taking place in the Metaverse.
Managing Knowledge Outcomes: New EC Report on Open Science and Intellectual Property Rights
The European Commission (EC) has just published a report detailing the balance between Open Science and intellectual property rights.
EPO Joins Forces with EIT to Deepen Innovation Capacity
The European Patent Office (EPO) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to steady and strengthen their collaboration efforts.
Biennial Monitoring Report 2022 Sheds Light on Horizon Europe’s New Partnership Landscape
The new Biennial Monitoring Report (BMR), published by the European Commission, looks at the progress of public-private partnerships under Horizon Europe.