On 11 April 2022, the Parliament of Bangladesh passed the Bangladesh Patent Act 2022, replacing the old Patents and Designs Act 1911 which arguably, has been outdated for more than a century. So, what are the impacts of the Bangladesh Patent Act 2022? The Bangladesh Patent Act 2022 reflects Bangladesh’s commitment to be compliant with […]
Category Archives: Legal News
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May
May
Patent registration in Norway. Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. The country has the fourth-highest per-capita income in the world on the World Bank and IMF lists. On the CIA’s GDP (PPP) per capita list (2015 estimate) which includes autonomous territories and regions, Norway ranks number eleven. It […]
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Businesses in the Russian Federation expected to benefit from new intellectual property tax regulation
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May
May
Early in April 2022, Parliament passed a bill exempting the transfer of exclusive rights to inventions, utility models, industrial designs, integrated circuit topographies, know-how under a franchise agreement, and the use of intellectual activity results under a franchise agreement from VAT. Only if a charge for the transfer of exclusive rights to the aforementioned IP […]
28
May
May
Patent registration in Mozambique. Mozambique, officially the Republic of Mozambique, is a country located in Southeastern Africa. Although Mozambique was one of the poorest countries in the world, this country has seen a sharp increase in the past few decades. More than 1,200 mostly small state-owned enterprises have been privatized. Preparations for privatization and/or sector […]
27
May
May
Patent registration in Nepal. Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country in South Asia. Nepal is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. In addition, Nepal has made significant progress in poverty reduction bringing the population below the international poverty line. Not only that, Nepal has a booming tourism […]
26
May
May
Patent registration in Morocco. Morocco, officially the Kingdom of Morocco, is the Northwesternmost country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. Morocco’s economy is considered a relatively liberal economy governed by the law of supply and demand. During the beginning of the 21st century, the Government of Morocco has conducted many sharp reforms which turned […]
25
May
May
Patent registration in the Netherlands. The Netherlands is a country located in Northwestern Europe with overseas territories in the Caribbean. The Netherlands allowed women’s suffrage in 1919, before becoming the world’s first country to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001. Its mixed-market advanced economy had the eleventh-highest per capita income globally. The Netherlands ranks among the […]
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Brain interfacing and its intertwined aspects with copyright and patent laws
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May
May
Nowadays, technology has developed so rapidly that things we thought would be impossible just a few decades ago have actually been among us, changing our way of life. One of these is the technology in relation to the human brain, also known as brain interfacing, or brain-computer interface (BCI). However, some experts have pointed out […]
22
May
May
Patent registration in Monaco. Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco, is a sovereign city-state and microstate on the French Riviera close to the Italian region of Liguria, in Western Europe. Monaco has the world’s highest GDP nominal per capita at US$185,742, GDP PPP per capita at $132,571, and GNI per capita at $183,150. In addition, […]
21
May
May
Patent registration in Mexico. Mexico, officially the United Mexican States, is a country in the southern portion of North America. Multiple international organizations coincide and classify Mexico as an upper-middle-income country or a middle-class country that is rising quickly on the world’s stage. Accordingly, many businesses want to enter this market and one of the most […]
19
May
May
Patent registration in Montenegro. Montenegro is a country in Southeastern Europe. The economy of Montenegro is mostly service-based and is in late transition to a market economy. Montenegro is a country based mainly on tourism activities. The Montenegrin Adriatic coast is 295 km long, with 72 km of beaches and many well-preserved ancient old towns. […]
18
May
May
Patent registration in Malta. Malta, officially known as the Republic of Malta and formerly Melita, is a Southern European island country consisting of an archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea. Malta is classified as an advanced economy together with 32 other countries according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Currently, Malta’s major resources are limestone, a […]
17
May
May
Patent registration in Mongolia. Mongolia is a landlocked country in East Asia. Monaco has a population of just 3.3 million, making it the world’s most sparsely populated sovereign nation. Economic activity in Mongolia has long been based on herding and agriculture, although the development of extensive mineral deposits of copper, coal, molybdenum, tin, tungsten, and […]
15
May
May
Patent registration in Kuwait. Kuwait, officially the State of Kuwait, is a country in Western Asia. Kuwait has been classified as a “potential middle power” by the Hague Centre for Strategic Studies. Furthermore, Kuwait is a founding member of the GCC and a major non-NATO ally to the United States. Kuwait also has strong economic […]
14
May
May
Patent registration in Laos. The Lao economy depends on investment and trade with its neighbors, Thailand, Vietnam, and, especially in the north, China. Laos is rich in mineral resources and imports petroleum and gas. Metallurgy is an important industry, and the government hopes to attract foreign investment to develop the substantial deposits of coal, gold, bauxite, […]
Legal articles, Legal News
Domain names and intellectual property rights: establishment of dispute resolution centers and dispute resolution regulations in Taiwan
14
May
May
Companies, agencies, and even individuals utilize domain names linked to their designations, names, or trademarks to improve their online awareness now that the Internet is widely accessible and international trade is common. Domain names are gradually becoming a symbol representing the website’s supplier and the goods or services shown on it, rather than merely the […]
13
May
May
The World Intellectual Property Organization created World Intellectual Property Day (WIPO). Every year, this event is held to raise awareness about the importance of intellectual property rights (IPRs), as well as to honor creativity and the contributions of artists and innovators to the development of civilizations around the world. The theme for this year’s event […]
12
May
May
According to the United Nations World Intellectual Property annual overview, global patent filings reached a record high of 277,500 international patents filed in 2021, up 0.9 percent from the previous year. This is a strong indication that global innovation is not delayed, and in order to keep up with the pace, young entrepreneurs must be […]
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The Australian Intellectual Property Report 2022 published by IP Australia
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May
May
The tenth edition of IP Australia’s ‘Australian Intellectual Property Report’1 (the Report) has recently been released, and it makes for interesting reading for those interested in the number of filings in the various categories of intellectual property (IP) that IP Australia oversees. The purpose of the report is to raise awareness of IP rights and […]
10
May
May
Customer, vendor, manufacturer, employee, and other business connections necessitate disclosures about the company, its products, and its services. During these negotiations, a company’s intellectual property must be protected. Every business management should be familiar with the following two legal mechanisms for protecting intellectual property. The patent is the first. The non-disclosure agreement is the second. […]
08
May
May
Patent registration in Libya. Libya, officially the State of Libya, is a country in the Maghreb region in North Africa. With an area of almost 700,000 square miles (1.8 million km2), it is the fourth-largest country in Africa and the Arab world, and the 16th-largest in the world. Libya has the 10th-largest proven oil reserves […]
07
May
May
Patent registration in Lithuania. Lithuania is a developed country, with a high-income advanced economy; ranking very high on the Human Development Index. It ranks favorably in terms of civil liberties, press freedom, and internet freedom. Accordingly, many businesses want to enter this market and one of the most important preparations a business needs to take […]
06
May
May
Patent registration in Luxembourg. Luxembourg, officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, is a landlocked country in Western Europe. Luxembourg’s stable and high-income market economy features moderate growth, low inflation, and a high level of innovation. In addition, this country’s unemployment rate is traditionally low. Accordingly, many businesses want to enter this market and one of […]
04
May
May
Patent registration in Israel. Israel, officially the State of Israel, is a country in Western Asia. Israel has the world’s 31st-largest economy by nominal GDP and is the most developed country that is currently in conflict. The standard of living in Israel is the highest in the Middle East, and the country ranks high on […]
03
May
May
Patent registration in Italy. Italy, officially the Italian Republic or the Republic of Italy, is a country consisting of a peninsula delimited by the Alps and several islands surrounding it. Italy has an advanced economy. The country is the eighth-largest by nominal GDP (third in the European Union), the eighth-largest by national wealth, and the […]