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RSSPatent & Design Updates from Vietnam: January 2024
The promulgation of Decree No. 65/2023/ND-CP and Circular No. 23/2023/TT-BKHCN marks an important step forward in strengthening IP protection in Vietnam, in accordance with higher standards and requirements from the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP),...
Patent & Design Updates from Thailand: January 2024
The Thai Patent Act B.E. 2522 as amended by the Patent Act (No.2) B.E 2535 And the Patent Act (No.3) B.E. 2542 is currently undergoing revisions. The goal of these amendments is to expedite the application process and align it with international standards.
Patent & Design Updates from the Philippines: January 2024
Pursuant to Rules 802 and 1700 of the amended patent rules, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has started notifying the public through its website of the publication of patent, utility model and industrial applications for Community Review.
Patent & Design Updates from Indonesia: January 2024
The Indonesian Patent Office and the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) have formalized their patent collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding.
Patent & Design Updates from Cambodia: January 2024
Two new declarations were issued on 14 November 2023. Declaration no. 836 and 837 on official fee schedule and penalty.
European chamber calls for PHL free trade deal to go on fast track
THE European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) said free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between the European Union (EU) and the Philippines should be fast-tracked to maximize its development impact.
German Patent Court Backs BioNTech in Patent Dispute - OpenAI and Microsoft sued by New York Times for infringing copyright
This week in the news, we focus on a patent case involving BioNTech and a copyright dispute between NYT, OpenAI and Microsoft.
Applications Now Open: WIPO Global Awards 2024
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has just opened its 2024 Global Awards competition. This initiative encourages small businesses and startups that leverage intellectual property (IP) for business growth and positive societal impact.
Innovation bloom in Mexico: Courts Challenge Patent Exclusion in Plant Breeding
Until a few years ago, the IMPI applied a restrictive interpretation of the now-derogated Industrial Property Law, essentially excluding biological methods of plant production from patentability.
New Case Study: RobCo - How a Self-aware Robot Revolutionises Industrial Automation
The European IP Helpdesk team has recently published a case study about RobCo, a young start-up from the Technical University of Munich (TUM), that delves into the transformation of industrial automation through the introduction of self-aware robots.
IPOPHL lauds GMA’s “Stream Responsibly, Fight Piracy” campaign as industry model in anti-piracy battle
The Intellectual Property of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has joined the GMA Network in celebrating the successful run of the latter’s “Stream Responsibly, Fight Piracy“ campaign, which recently marked its first year in denouncing piracy and promoting legitimate ways for consuming copyrighted works.
Brand-new European IP Helpdesk Bulletin Edition: Societal Value Creation
In collaboration with the Impact Licensing Initiative, the European IP Helpdesk team has published a brand-new Bulletin edition exploring innovative concepts, models, and practices that reconsider the utilization of intellectual property, technology, and data.
Thailand: Leveraging customs recordation and seizure for robust IP protection
Following the Customs Department's Notification No. 106/2565 re: the Control Measures for the Export, Import and Transit of Trademark and Copyright Infringing Goods in Thailand ("Customs Notification"), which has been effective since July 2022,...
IPOPHL targets up to 10% growth in IP filings in 2024
MANILA – Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) Director General Rowel Barba is targeting a 5 to 10 percent increase in Intellectual property (IP) filings this year.
INPI Brazil shares its trade mark data with WIPO's Global Trademark Database
The Global Trademark Database is an essential platform for trade mark research and analysis.
German Court Fines Netflix for Patent Infringement - EUIPO Board of Appeal Rules Over PRADA’s Triangle pattern distinctiveness
This week, we have a look a German judicial decision fining Netflix for patent infringement, and a recen EUIPO Board of Appeal's decision regarding PRADA's trade mark application for its black and white triangles pattern.
EPO and INAPI Chile will start soon their pilot PPH program
A PPH cooperation facilitates the collaboration of IP offices and enables a multilateral work-sharing agreement.
Malaysia launches copyright program
The Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) has launched the Copyright to You (CR2U) program, which aims to expedite the certification and notification of voluntary copyright for the creative industry in Malaysia.
Draft Law on the Protection of Personal Data in Argentina
Currently, the long-awaited Draft Law on the Protection of Personal Data (the “Draft Law”) is with the National Congress of Argentina pending approval. If approved, it will be the first major legislative reform in data protection in Argentina since 2000.
CNIPA’s guidelines on the distinctiveness of unconventional trademarks
The purpose of these guidelines is to help applicants to "understand the requirements on distinctiveness of unconventional trademarks like 3D trademarks, color combination trademarks", and to guide applicants to "correctly apply for registration and to use