During the launch of the National Intellectual Property Day, known as Hari Harta Intelek Negara (HHIN), National Forum 2024 on April 25, 2024, Deputy Minister Fuziah Salleh of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs highlighted the need for increased public awareness of intellectual...
According to entertainment website Koreaboo, on January 5, 2024, Samcheok, a coastal city renowned for its BTS picture zone sculpture and signs, made the decision to dismantle a popular BTS-themed sculpture and other related installations located at Maengbang Beach. This action is believed to be...
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines is currently accepting applications for Geographical Indications (GIs) after many years of consideration (IPOPHL). The Philippines' first GI registration system was established under regulations that were published in October 2022. A GI in the Philippines is defined under the new...
On February 22, 2023, the National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) conducted its regularly scheduled press conference, highlighting the approaches the agency works to support the market and innovation-related subjects. In the press conference, CNIPA emphasized that it will keep enhancing the effectiveness and quality of intellectual...
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry in Qatar has announced the commencement of operations for the Grievance Committee for Patent Appeals, starting from February 4, 2024. This committee is now accepting appeal applications for unfavourable decisions (refusals) of patent applications. According to Article 7 of Law...
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has presented a draft amendment that might add to the pressure on trademark owners to provide evidence of use every five years in an effort to enhance China's Trademark Law. The draft for the fifth amendment to the Trademark...
The UAE Ministry of Economy has launched two innovative initiatives aimed at bolstering intellectual property (IP) development and entrepreneurship in the country. These initiatives underscore the nation's dedication to nurturing an environment conducive to innovation and supporting the growth of startups and small- to medium-sized...
The first-to-file principle and priority principle are two crucial aspects of intellectual property in Vietnam, playing a decisive role in protecting the rights and innovations of individuals and organizations. Understanding these principles not only helps businesses optimize the registration process and intellectual property protection effectively...
According to a recent notification from the European Union Intellectual Property Office ("EUIPO"), services related to virtual goods and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) will henceforth be categorized in line with the generally recognized rules of classification for services. As a result, these terms will now be...
The Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) has introduced the Copyright to You (CR2U) program, aimed at streamlining the certification and notification process for voluntary copyright applications within the creative industry in Malaysia. This initiative seeks to expedite the certification and notification process under specific criteria...
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