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According to the most recent YouGov consumer polls commissioned by the Coalition Against Piracy (CAP), the Philippines will significantly profit from imposing site blocking to combat piracy due to the thriving PHP1.60 trillion creative industry, a major contributor to the nation’s economy.

This year has seen the National Committee for Intellectual Property Rights (NCIPR) finalise a significant draft IP policy 2023-28 for submission to the Council of Ministers, as stated by minister and NCIPR chairman Pan Sorasak.

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) and the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) have joined hands to reinforce the protection of intellectual property (IP) rights for cooperatives.

The Paraguayan IP Office (Dirección General de Propiedad Intelectual - DINAPI), initiates a cooperation agreement with the National Symphony Orchestra (OSN), to formalise the registration of sound marks in Paraguay.

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The Advisory Council on Intellectual Property (ACIP), chaired by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), held its second quarter meeting on 20 June 2023 to expand its collaborative activities,...

The Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2023 (GSER 2023) is a highly regarded publication that offers a detailed assessment of the global startup landscape. The Indian startup ecosystems are experiencing notable growth, as highlighted in the GSER 2023.

The Patna High Court has taken noteworthy measures to expedite the trial process in a longstanding trademark infringement case involving Hero Cycle Limited and Hero Ecotech Limited.

The Ministry of Commerce’s Department of Intellectual Property (IP) Rights has recorded a significant increase in domestic and international brand registrations, totaling 120,000 alongside seven Geographical Indication (GI) brands.

The EUIPO Guidelines reflect current trade mark and design practices and are aimed at helping users and staff in charge of the various procedures.

The European Prize for Women Innovators will spotlight women's groundbreaking innovations, underlining the central role of women as tech and climate leaders, inspiring people of all ages.

This week, an update on the MetaBirkins saga, and artist Maurizio Cattelan fending off a copyright infringement lawsuit over his world-famous banana.

The EPO takes a deep dive into quantum simulation technologies of the second generation in new report.

Thanks to the PPH, a faster response would be obtained from said entities, reducing the duplication of efforts, time, and processing costs to study the same patent application.

Signatory brand owners and e-commerce platforms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to curb counterfeiting and piracy online moved to enhance the agreement after its second solid year of successfully running against infringers.

April and May witnessed intriguing developments within Vietnam’s intellectual property community. On the legislation side, of particular note was the issuance of Decree No. 17/2023/ND-CP on April 26, coinciding with World IP Day.

As the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) came into force earlier this month, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) looks forward to a regional value chain of innovation and creativity built firmly on transparency, efficiency and cooperation.

This week, a decision regarding the extent of protection of trade marks with a reputation, and a new copyright infringement case involving Kanye West.

At the first meeting of the EU-India Trade and Technology Council on May 16 in Brussels, leaders from Europe and India agreed to collaborate more closely together on research and innovation in environmentally friendly and sustainable technology.