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RSSSingapore: IPOS invites the public to submit suggested descriptions of goods and services for its Classification Database
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) is piloting an avenue for interested parties to provide suggestions of descriptions of goods and services to be added into IPOS' Classification Database ("Database"). Interested parties are invited to submit their suggestions by 29 February 2024.
PM affirms digital transformation progress in 2023
Reports delivered at the meeting highlighted that the World Intellectual Property Organisation ranked Việt Nam 46th in the 2023 Global Innovation Index, up two places compared to 2022.
OpenAI Partners With News Publisher Axel Springer - Meta Faces Claims by Authors For Infringing Copyright
This week, we look at the new partnership of OpenAI and a copyright dispute involving Meta.
Uruguay and the PCT: A Strategic Step towards Global Patent Protection
On 5th October 2023, the Uruguayan government, submitted a bill to the Parliament for the accession to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
Brand Protection at the Myanmar Border: Insights and Strategies from the Front Line
Rights holders can record their registered marks with the Myanmar Customs Department to protect their intellectual property rights from cross-border trade in counterfeit goods bearing their registered marks under the Trademark Law, which came into force on April 1, 2023.
Indonesia, Korea, and INTERPOL cooperation shuts down illegal IPTV service
LYON, France – A criminal group responsible for the illegal streaming of 72 Korean and international channels and the distribution of nearly 110,000 video files has been dismantled following joint action between authorities in Korea, Indonesia and INTERPOL.
Valo Therapeutics: Developing Personalised Immunotherapies for Cancer
We recently published a case study “Developing personalised immunotherapies for cancer” showcasing how the ground-breaking research of Professor Vincenzo Cerullo and his group at the ImmunoViroTherapy Lab at Helsinki University led to the founding of the spin-out company, Valo Therapeutics.
Government Announces Changes to Official Service Fees
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) recently issued updated public service fees for covering the areas of intellectual property rights under their purview (patents, utility models, industrial designs and plant breeder’s rights).
Copyright and writing contests
Writing competitions are a way for aspiring writers – and confirmed authors as well – to gain experience and visibility, but you should always check the copyright-related clauses in the conditions for participating to such contests.
EU – Chile next generation deal signed
EU and Chile signed an Advanced Framework Agreement and an Interim Trade Agreement, aiming to strengthen political cooperation and trade ties.
Intellectual property filings seen to hit record high
Intellectual property filings hits record high in the Philippines
2023: The year in review
What would Christmas be without Glühwein, Santa Claus, and the Latin America IP SME Helpdesk IP Yearly reviews? Check now the 2023rd edition!
Clampdown on digital piracy: Vietnam to form specialized unit for the task
Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) is set to form a specialized unit to clamp down on pirate sites in the country.
X sued by SUISA for infringing copyright - CJUE rules on the 'bet365' trade mark
This week in the news, we focus on a copyright case involving Elon Musk’s X and the General Court case bet365 Group v EUIPO.
The New EU Regulation on the protection of craft and industrial products
In thie Blog Post, we have a quick look at the new EU Regulation on the protection of geographical indications for craft and industrial products which came into force on November 16th!
New Case Study: How a Small German Company “PYREG” Sets New Milestones for Efficient Waste Disposal
European IP Helpdesk team just published a new case study "PYREG - From Waste to Value", showcasing how a small German company sets new milestones for efficient waste disposal with its revolutionary and sustainable technology.
Opportunities and Challenges in Navigating the Complexities of Generative AI in Intellectual Property
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) has become a transformative force in the realm of digital content creation.It also puts existing intellectual property (IP) rules and regulations to the test, as a plethora of IP-related issues have surfaced, leading to legal actions.
Copyrights Act Violation: No Relief From Trial for Film Director Koratala
The Telangana High Court has upheld the trial court's decision to proceed with trial proceedings under the Copyrights Act against the renowned film director and screenwriter Koratala Siva.
Vietnam: New circular on industrial property rights issued following the implementation of the amended intellectual property law and guiding decree
New circular on industrial property rights in Vietnam
Geographical Indications for Craft and Industrial Products in the EU
Published on 27 October 2023, the new EU Regulation on geographical indication protection for craft and industrial products, marks a significant development in the protection of craft and industrial products.