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The 4th phase for applications to EUIPO's SME Fund opened on 1 July

On June 24, 2021, the Minister of Finance issued Circular No. 47/2021/TT-BTC stipulating the rate of collection of a number of fees and charges in order to support and remove difficulties for those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The acceptance of a Written Opinion issued by any participating intellectual property (IP) office under the ASEAN Patent Examination Co-operation (ASPEC) program came into force on June 15, 2021.

Some news in the field of games

In June 2021, Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) issued a new draft decree amending several provisions of Decree No. 99/2013/ND-CP of the government dated August 29, 2013, on the sanctioning of administrative violations in industrial property (the “Draft Decree”).

The pandemic has accelerated the pace of digitization as business leaders look for solutions to recover lost ground and plan for the road ahead. As the world races along this digitization path, the role of intellectual property in the global economy is becoming more significant.

SINGAPORE - Sharing or posting a video of a quirky dance performance online in Singapore, or a photo of a painting from an art gallery here, will soon require the performer or creator to be identified and credited, under proposed changes to the law.

Singapore is looking to strengthen its copyright law, and plans to empower creators like photographers and musicians with more rights.

Copyright arises automatically, but it may not be easy to prove ownership of copyright in China.

Would you like to know more about the new modifications affecting the labeling of your products in Chile?

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A new paper on the risks and damages posed by IP rights (IPR) infringement in Europe and the serious dangers for consumers, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

New proposal aiming to protect consumers against fraudulent e-commerce sales.

Trade marks (brands) represent one of the principal assets of a company. Trade mark is crucial to your success because it allows clients and consumers to easily identify and find products and services. Protection comes with a price, and startups and SMEs often have limited budgets.

Platform aims to co-create the development of a Code of Practice for the smart use of Intellectual Property

Recordings of the two-day event are now available online

The largest telecom operators have raised their concerns and request an NDA from the government to prevent any external actors from potentially hacking the disclosed proprietary information.

Answers to some frequent concerns surrounding background in EU projects

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a pivotal role in driving economic growth across the globe, stimulating development, innovation, and competitiveness. According to the World Bank, in emerging markets SMEs generate 7 out of 10 jobs and contribute up to 40 % of national income.