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RSSPhilippine Experts Urge App Creators To Value IP Protection
Experts in the mobile app market from across the world are urging developers to protect their intellectual property early in the development process, highlighting how this may save them money in costly legal fights that are common in the sector.
IPOPHL adopts EU trademark database to ensure ease in application
MANILA – The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines' (IPOPHL) online trademark filing tool is now using the European Union's (EU) harmonized database of goods and services (HDB), currently the largest multilingual trademark classification database in the world.
New EPO Patent Statistics & Trends Centre
Do not miss your opportunity to try the new patent Statistics & Trends Centre the EPO has put in place.
7 key IP strategies in the Philippines
In this digital age, intangible assets, including intellectual property rights, are proving to be more valuable to businesses than tangible assets. Susan D. Villanueva, Patricia A. O. Bunye and Andrea Y. Alegre share seven key IP strategies for rights owners in the Philippines.
Favipiravir: Patent rejection in Thailand
Favipiravir (or T-705; 6-fluoro-3-hydroxy-2-pyrazinecarboxamide) is a broad-spectrum antiviral drug used in the treatment of multiple diseases, and is the first drug approved by countries around the world as an emergency option for Covid-19 cases. Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property...
Importance of patent data and challenges in accessing Indian patent data by EU applicants
Using the tools to search for patents in India can prove both more challenging and useful than might first seem.
TMclass new inclusion: Honduras
Would you like to read more about this new inclusion in TMclass?
Is article 17 compatible with the EU charter or fundamental rights?
IP news from Article 17 and EU Charter of Fundamental Rights
Tous loses its appeal against a bear shaped lamp, and Chris Brown accused of copyright infringement
IP news from Tous and Chris Brown
Indian Government publishes review of the Intellectual Property Rights Regime in India
Analysing the overall IPR regime in India and its contribution to promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in the country
New study reveals that Sectors that make use of IP represented 55% of the GDP in Peru between 2015 and 2018
Would you like to know more about the findings of this study between IP KEY Latin America and INDECOPI?
Singapore: updated guidance on validity of priority claims and unity objections
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has issued an update to the Examination Guidelines for Patent Applications on March 2020 to provide further guidance on validity of priority claims and lack of unity objections.
Vietnam: New Draft Amendment of Internet Decree
Vietnamese Government to reinforce cybersecurity, online IP protection, and regulate cloud computing services
Rihanna's company facing trademark infringement, and Kanye West suing Walmart
IP news from Rihanna and Kanye
Successful technology transfer: European IP Helpdesk and European Patent Office collaborate on new case study series launched today
New series showcases how technology transfer helps commercialise inventions and drive innovation
Summary of a few particular aspects of China patent filing procedures
This is a non-exhaustive list of some particular aspects of China patent filing procedure. Although substantial principles of patent law are generally harmonised, there are still significant differences in procedure which IP professionals dealing with China on a regular basis should be aware of.
ICT & Patents: The Patent Landscape in Vietnam
We highlight key statistics for that industry’s patents in Vietnam
In our previous instalment of this series, we outlined the current state of the ICT industry in Vietnam. This next instalment will highlight key statistics for that industry’s patents in Vietnam.
Vietnam: The new prospect for IP assets commercialization
On 13 July 2021, the Government announced Decision No. 1158/QD-TTg of the Prime Minister on the Program to Develop the National Science and Technology Market ("Program") by 2030. The Program is expected to create a favorable environment and facilitate activities in the science and technology market.
Two new precedents regarding trade mark cancellation actions in Peru
Would you like to know more about how can you benefit from these two recent precedents of the Peruvian Administrative Court of Appeals.
Recent changes to non-traditional trade mark registration requirements in Colombia
Unconventional trade marks play with the consumer´s senses, making any sign capable of being represented graphically to be eligible for distinguishing products and services.