Recently, despite the human and economic damage caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, governments and businesses in many parts of the world still continue to increase investment in innovation. That is why the Global Innovation Index (GII) report 2021 was published on September 20 to track those global innovation trends and give the people of the […]
Category Archives: Legal News
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An intellectual property dispute focused on the nature and appropriate management of assets like publicity rights is at the heart of the scandal and drama in a Netflix documentary about painter Bob Ross. “Happy Accidents: Betrayal and Greed,” a documentary, focuses on Ross’ career and his son Steve’s legal battle to protect Ross’ intellectual property, […]
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Sep
Trademark registration in Iceland. Iceland is a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic Ocean and the most sparsely populated country in Europe. About 85 percent of the total primary energy supply in Iceland is derived from domestically produced renewable energy sources. The use of abundant hydroelectric and geothermal power has made Iceland the world’s […]
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Amazon has launched an IP Accelerator to support small businesses in securing trademarks and protecting their brands in Singapore
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Sep
IP Accelerator connects small and medium-sized enterprises with a network of prominent Singapore Intellectual Property (IP) law firms that offer competitive fees on key services. Amazon’s brand protection tools are available to participating businesses months before their trademark registration is granted. Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has launched the Intellectual Property Accelerator (IP Accelerator) in Singapore, making […]
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After a long time of debate and amendment to fit with the actual practice in society, along with the delay due to the current epidemic in the world, on July 4, 2021, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and the Supreme People’s Court has finally cooperated to publish […]
Trademark registration in Ghana. Ghana, officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. Ghana is an average natural resource enriched country possessing industrial minerals, hydrocarbons, and precious metals. It is an emerging designated digital economy with mixed economy hybridization and an emerging market. It has an economic plan target known as the […]
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With over half a million trademark records in Vietnam, it is apparent that registering new trademarks or brand names would become increasingly difficult, especially for new companies (start-ups) looking to enter the market. According to unofficial sources, the number of trademarks or brands rejected for protection in whole or in part is on the rise, […]
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The IP Office of Singapore (IPOS) launched the Singapore Intellectual Property Strategy 2030 (SIPS 2030) on World Intellectual Property Day this year, based on Singapore’s 2013 IP Hub Master Plan (and 2017 updates). SIPS 2030 seeks to keep Singapore’s position as a top-ranked IP regime by ensuring that companies may protect, manage, and transfer their […]
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To deter and resolve the theft of intellectual property, particularly vulnerable IP assets like trade secrets, in today’s knowledge-driven, constantly connected global economy, a comprehensive legal environment is required. Trade secrets can provide businesses a competitive advantage, but they’re also targets for misappropriation. The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), which entered into […]
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Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Thus, in order to obtain trademark protection in Scotland, you must first register with the United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO). A trademark that is registered in the United Kingdom is valid across the region. England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, […]
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Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property adopted the 11th Edition of the Nice Classification
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Sep
Sep
Since the establishment of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP), this agency and the country have only followed the 10th Edition of Nice Classifications which did not include the most recent updates and additions of new goods and services. However, nowadays, to achieve international standards and to establish a harmonious relationship with other great […]
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Kenya’s official publication of Anti-Counterfeit (Recordation) Regulations
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Sep
In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 37 of the Anti-Counterfeit Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Industrialization, Trade, and Enterprise Development of Kenya has published the Anti-counterfeit (Recordation) Regulations, 2021. The Anti-Counterfeit Agency of Kenya The Anti-Counterfeit Agency (ACA) was established under the Anti-Counterfeit Act 2008 as a State Corporation with the mandates to […]
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Patent registration in Thailand. Thailand, known formerly as Siam and officially as the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia. Thailand is an emerging economy and is considered a newly industrialized country. Thailand had a 2017 GDP of US$1.236 trillion (on a purchasing power parity basis). Thailand is the 2nd largest economy in […]
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Sep
Patent registration in Vietnam. Vietnam, officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, is a country in Southeast Asia. Throughout the history of Vietnam, its economy has been based largely on agriculture—primarily wet rice cultivation. As a result of several land reform measures, Vietnam has become a major exporter of agricultural products. It is now the world’s […]
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Patent registration in Laos. Laos, officially the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, is a socialist state and the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia. 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 […]
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Patent registration in India. India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the second-most populous country, the seventh-largest country by land area, and the most populous democracy in the world. Accordingly, many businesses want to enter this market and one of the most important preparations a business needs to […]
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The Madrid System, administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), is a cost-effective option for trademark owners who want to obtain trademark rights in a variety of critical commercial jurisdictions quickly and efficiently by securing an international registration in accordance with the provisions of the Madrid Protocol (which all Madrid members have now joined) […]
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Trademark registration in South Korea. South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korean Peninsula, and sharing a land border with North Korea. South Korea is a developed country with a high-income economy and is the most industrialized member country of the OECD. […]
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Resolving copyright conflicts in the 3rd amendment of the IP law in Vietnam
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With the purpose of international integration, during the past two decades, the Law on Intellectual Property of Vietnam is one of the bills that has been revised many times to be able to comply with international regulations and harmonize with national interests. After a series of new free trade agreements were signed and took effect […]
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Trademark registration in Indonesia. Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. Indonesia has a mixed economy in which both the private sector and government play vital roles. As the only G20 member state in Southeast Asia, the country has the largest economy […]
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Trademark registration in India. India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the second-most populous country, the seventh-largest country by land area, and the most populous democracy in the world. Accordingly, many businesses want to enter this market and one of the most important preparations a business needs to […]
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Patent registration in the US. The United States of America (USA) is a federal constitutional republic in the Americas. The United States is the world’s largest economy in terms of nominal GDP and the second-largest in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP). Therefore, many businesses want to expand their business activities here and one of […]
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In the context that the development potential of an economy based on raw resources and a source of cheap labor is more and more narrow, Vietnam must pay attention to intellectual property development and view it as an inseparable factor in economic and social development policies. Accordingly, Vietnam has proposed six solutions with the goal […]
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“Batman” has been a nickname for the Dark Knight for a long time. This is a well-known cartoon character from the DC Comics Universe. They have a long history of popular superheroes, but Batman is without a doubt the most well-known. It’s no wonder, then, that the firm would want to preserve any intellectual property […]
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Practical Guide for Enterprises when dealing with the imminent changes in the Singapore Copyright Law
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A new Copyright Bill, which has been in the works for five years, was introduced in Parliament for the first time on July 6, 2021, and is scheduled to become law in November, 2021. The bill overhauls the current Copyright Act and adds a number of additional rights and exceptions. Some of the changes will […]