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RSSThe Philippines Joins RCEP, What Now?
After just two days of deliberations in the Senate, the Philippines has finally joined the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the largest trade agreement in the world.
Burberry - Frida Kahlo
In this week's news, two decisions from EUIPO on registration and opposition.
Damages need to be proven, says IP lawyer
In Singapore, damages in intellectual property cases are compensatory in nature, even when it comes to aggravated damages. Damages need to be proven, and possibly in this case, there was insufficient proof on the plaintiff’s part,” said Mark Teng, executive director at that.legal in Singapore.
EUIPO Released an Updated Study Analysing Green EU Trade Mark Filings
European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has recently released an update of an earlier study that analyses green EU trade marks (EUTMs).
Enforcement of Myanmar’s 2019 Trademark Law Announced
On March 9, 2023, Myanmar’s Intellectual Property Department (IPD) informed the country’s certified trademark representatives that the Trademark Law enacted in 2019 is set be enforced on April 1, 2023. A written notification about the effective date of the Trademark Law is expected soon.
Updating IP Code for stronger protection of IP assets emphasized at 2nd Creative Industry Summit
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) commended President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. and various partners in government for putting in motion its lobby to amend the Intellectual Property (IP) Code of 1997...
AI-generated work denied copyright registration in the US – LOTR vs Lord of the Bins
This week in the news: the US Copyright Office cancels registration of AI-generated work, and a small business faces Middle Earth giants in the UK.
David Guetta, ChatGPT, AI: which copyright in China?
David Guetta using AI to deepfake Eminem in a song during live performance just happened earlier this February 2023
Trademark Protection for Logos in Cambodia
Trademarking a logo in Cambodia can provide several benefits for businesses operating in the country. Cambodia is an emerging market in Southeast Asia and has a growing economy, which makes it an attractive destination for businesses looking to expand their operations in the region...
Ambassador of the Month: Tomasz Łyżwiński
The European IP Helpdesk team is delighted to introduce you to a member of our regional intellectual property (IP) Ambassadors each month. The ambassador of this month Tomasz Łyżwiński is from Regional Centre for Innovation and Technology Transfer, Poland.
Despite Difficult Economic Conditions WIPO Recorded the Highest Number of PCT Filings in A Single Year
The number of international patent applications has increased by 0.3% and reached its peak in 2022 despite difficult economic conditions.
European Innovators Evaluate the Pros and Cons of the Unitary Patent System
The Unitary Patent system is now ready to enter into operation on 1 June 2023 and it is time for European innovators to decide whether or not they will use the new system.
IPOPHL, MIAA partnership to prevent air transport of counterfeits amid “revenge travel”
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) to prevent the transport of intellectual property (IP) infringing goods and raise awareness on...
Sufficiency of disclosure: New considerations under Singapore patent law
Sufficiency of disclosure is a cornerstone of patent law and is part of a “patent bargain” for providing a limited-term monopoly over an invention. In exchange, the inventor or patentee has to teach, in the patent specification, how to work or make the invention so that...
More proposed amendments to Chinese trademark law
China looks set to make yet further significant revisions to its trademark law, with the IP Administration seeking public comments on its draft proposals last month. It will likely lead to a new law this or next year – the fifth revision of the law since its first enactment.
Joan Mitchell Foundation vs Vuitton – Eminem vs Real Housewives
This week in the news, a focus on two recent IP developments concerning US artists.
Brazil joins the Hague agreement
Under the Hague System, one international application replaces a whole series of applications that would otherwise have to be filed with different national offices.
Philippines eyes resumption of FTA talks with EU
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has renewed its call for the resumption of talks for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union to promote stronger trade and investment ties.
IPOPHL To Roll out 2023 Copyright Projects to strengthen Filipino creatives
In celebration of National Arts Month this February, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has revealed four initial artistic projects for 2023 to highlight the importance of copyright protection in the development of the Philippine creative economy.
Call to fight menace of counterfeit products in Cambodia
The menace of counterfeit products like food items, medicines, cigarettes, alcohol, automobile spare parts, and electronic goods among others, seems to be on a rise across the world and in Cambodia, it’s reflected in an increase in the seizure of such items by authorities.