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Since the implementation of the Trademark Law 2019 on April 1, 2023, Myanmar has operated under a modern first-to-file trademark system that brings its registration framework closer to international practice.

Thailand is implementing a comprehensive national strategy, centered on the Intellectual Property Development Plan 2026–2027, to overhaul its IP framework and transform its cultural heritage into a key economic driver.

The current Copyright Law is widely regarded as overdue for reform. Hence why the Indonesian Government and the House of Representatives are currently preparing on a new Copyright Law, which is expected to modernize Indonesia’s copyright framework and address a number of long-standing issues.

On 26 May 2026, Vietnam issued Decree No. 186/2026/ND-CP (“Decree 186”), amending and supplementing Decree No. 99/2013/ND-CP (“Decree 99”) on administrative sanctions in the field of industrial property.

A surprisingly common issue for brand owners in Thailand arises from inconsistent Thai transliterations of the applicant’s name.

Tran Le Hong, Deputy Director of the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam under the Ministry of Science and Technology, said Vietnam has consistently pursued a policy of comprehensive and effective IP protection while balancing the interests of rights holders with the public interest.

Now in its fifth year, E-Commerce MoU against online counterfeiting facilitated by the IPOPHL continues to show growing impact while also gaining attention as a possible model for regional cooperation in ASEAN.

Representatives from member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations convened with the Philippines assuming the group’s chairship and taking the lead in advancing cooperation on IP protection and enforcement as well as strengthening efforts to increase IP awareness across the region.

Thailand's Department of Intellectual Property is urging businesses and celebrities to register "sound marks" like jingles, vocal phrases, and unique laughs.

The new IP for Growth Awards (IPGA) 2026 aims to establish a credible regional mark of IA/IP excellence recognising enterprises and innovators driving growth across Asia.

Thailand is advancing reforms to strengthen intellectual property protection, improve enforcement against infringement, and align its IP system with international standards, while addressing ongoing challenges identified by the U.S. Special 301 Report.

Indonesia has introduced several important updates to its intellectual property framework with the issuance of new regulations governing patents, trademarks, and IP enforcement against infringement taking place in electronic systems.

Jakarta. Indonesia has pledged to strengthen enforcement of intellectual property (IP) rights after the United States renewed concerns over counterfeit goods and piracy in Southeast Asia’s largest economy.

Indonesia’s Ministry of Law has issued Regulation No. 6 of 2026, introducing updated procedural requirements for patent applications in line with the new Patent Law.

Indonesia has shut down 1,004 piracy websites since January 2025, according to the Directorate General of Intellectual Property at the Ministry of Law.

Laos has significantly broadened its industrial property administrative review framework, most notably by extending it to cover copyright and related rights for the first time.

The Philippines is strengthening its push to use geographical indications (GIs) as tools for rural development, cultural preservation and tourism growth, emphasizing the need to enhance GI regimes across the region at the first-ever ASEAN GI Forum and Exhibition held in Iloilo City.

The government needs the help of online sellers in identifying intellectual property violations, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) said Wednesday.

Vietnam has made significant progress in improving institutions and strengthening the protection of intellectual property rights. In the context of integration and the development of a knowledge economy, intellectual property rights is becoming a key pillar of sustainable growth.