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RSSGerman Patent Court Backs BioNTech in Patent Dispute - OpenAI and Microsoft sued by New York Times for infringing copyright
This week in the news, we focus on a patent case involving BioNTech and a copyright dispute between NYT, OpenAI and Microsoft.
Applications Now Open: WIPO Global Awards 2024
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has just opened its 2024 Global Awards competition. This initiative encourages small businesses and startups that leverage intellectual property (IP) for business growth and positive societal impact.
Innovation bloom in Mexico: Courts Challenge Patent Exclusion in Plant Breeding
Until a few years ago, the IMPI applied a restrictive interpretation of the now-derogated Industrial Property Law, essentially excluding biological methods of plant production from patentability.
New Case Study: RobCo - How a Self-aware Robot Revolutionises Industrial Automation
The European IP Helpdesk team has recently published a case study about RobCo, a young start-up from the Technical University of Munich (TUM), that delves into the transformation of industrial automation through the introduction of self-aware robots.
IPOPHL lauds GMA’s “Stream Responsibly, Fight Piracy” campaign as industry model in anti-piracy battle
The Intellectual Property of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has joined the GMA Network in celebrating the successful run of the latter’s “Stream Responsibly, Fight Piracy“ campaign, which recently marked its first year in denouncing piracy and promoting legitimate ways for consuming copyrighted works.
Brand-new European IP Helpdesk Bulletin Edition: Societal Value Creation
In collaboration with the Impact Licensing Initiative, the European IP Helpdesk team has published a brand-new Bulletin edition exploring innovative concepts, models, and practices that reconsider the utilization of intellectual property, technology, and data.
Thailand: Leveraging customs recordation and seizure for robust IP protection
Following the Customs Department's Notification No. 106/2565 re: the Control Measures for the Export, Import and Transit of Trademark and Copyright Infringing Goods in Thailand ("Customs Notification"), which has been effective since July 2022,...
IPOPHL targets up to 10% growth in IP filings in 2024
MANILA – Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) Director General Rowel Barba is targeting a 5 to 10 percent increase in Intellectual property (IP) filings this year.
INPI Brazil shares its trade mark data with WIPO's Global Trademark Database
The Global Trademark Database is an essential platform for trade mark research and analysis.
German Court Fines Netflix for Patent Infringement - EUIPO Board of Appeal Rules Over PRADA’s Triangle pattern distinctiveness
This week, we have a look a German judicial decision fining Netflix for patent infringement, and a recen EUIPO Board of Appeal's decision regarding PRADA's trade mark application for its black and white triangles pattern.
EPO and INAPI Chile will start soon their pilot PPH program
A PPH cooperation facilitates the collaboration of IP offices and enables a multilateral work-sharing agreement.
Malaysia launches copyright program
The Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) has launched the Copyright to You (CR2U) program, which aims to expedite the certification and notification of voluntary copyright for the creative industry in Malaysia.
Draft Law on the Protection of Personal Data in Argentina
Currently, the long-awaited Draft Law on the Protection of Personal Data (the “Draft Law”) is with the National Congress of Argentina pending approval. If approved, it will be the first major legislative reform in data protection in Argentina since 2000.
CNIPA’s guidelines on the distinctiveness of unconventional trademarks
The purpose of these guidelines is to help applicants to "understand the requirements on distinctiveness of unconventional trademarks like 3D trademarks, color combination trademarks", and to guide applicants to "correctly apply for registration and to use
Standard Essential Patent Landscape in India – Part 1
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Data Protection- the regime in India (Part-I)
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Data Protection- the regime in India (Part-II)
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PPH pilot program between the Japan Patent Office (JPO) and the Department of Intellectual Property in Thailand (DIP)
The Japan Patent Office (JPO) and the Department of Intellectual Property in Thailand (DIP) have been implementing the PPH pilot program since January 1, 2014. The JPO and the DIP have agreed to extend the program for additional two years from January 1, 2024.
Thailand beefs up efforts to combat piracy
The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) Director-General Vuttikrai Leewiraphan recently announced a memorandum of agreement (MOU) between 30 copyright owners and three well-known online marketplaces – Lazada, Shopee and TikTok Shop.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology issues Circular 23/2023/TT-BKHCN
The circular outlines regulations for several provisions of the country’s amended intellectual property law, which took effect on January 1, 2023. It also provides measures for implementing Decree No. 65/2023/ND-CP.