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Technological developments, government policy and the covid-19 pandemic have brought about significant changes to the lifestyle and behaviour of ordinary consumers...

CHORUS is all about providing data to you and your brand protection teams to help you run successful enforcement campaigns...

Ruling from the General Court on likelihood of confusion and Google and Sonos patent dispute.

In 2021, the Government of India published the Copyright (Amendment) Rules, 2021, building on the last version of 2016. The changes mainly focused on the digitalisation and optimisation of existing procedures and transparency requirements for Copyright applicants.

A note by Kin Wah Chow on how to get second medical use claims through; and on enforcement of Swiss-type claims.

The Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communications (“MIC“) published a Draft Decree (“Draft Decree“) amending Decree No. 72/2013/ND-CP on the management, provision, and use of Internet services and online information...

Since 2016, over half of the patents granted in India were related to green technologies.

Dealing with trade mark infringement in Indonesia and finding a suitable strategy to tackle online infringement.

On December 30, 2021, Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) issued Decree No. 126/2021/ND-CP (Decree 126)...

Information and data have become a precious “resource” in every aspect of contemporary life. From business know-how and trade secrets to customer information and personal data...

Would you like to have a look at the new logos, and read about GI protection in Brazil?

A call for evidence on the EU Toolbox against counterfeiting is now open for feedback. The European Commission aims to create effective tools for public authorities and companies, in particular SMEs, to fight against counterfeiting.

The Directorate General of Intellectual Property of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia (DGIP) issued Decision No. HKI-05.TI.03.02 of 2021 on Implementation of Automatic Approval in Copyright Recordation System...

Thanks to an early-stage IP strategy, the innovative biotech SME AlgaEnergy has successfully scaled up its business and introduced innovative, competitive and sustainable products to the market.

With the new “Ideas Powered for Business” website, the EUIPO has created a centralised information hub for businesses interested in intellectual property aspects.

David Bowie’s songwriting catalogue sold, Blackberry to sell its patents and case law from the GC.

The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has recently introduced some amendments to the Singapore Patents Act and Rules that took effect from 1 October 2021. The amendments mainly focus on enhancing the Dispute Resolution Processes of Singapore’s patents regime, as summarised below.

Would you like to know about any changes regarding Brazil, Chile or Colombia?

This year, the theme of World Intellectual Property Day is “IP and Youth: Innovating for a Better Future” and celebrates how young people are stepping up to innovation challenges to create a sustainable future.