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As part of an awareness campaign on intellectual property (IP) protection in South-East Asia (SEA), we are gathering insights from IP experts across the 10 ASEAN countries. The interview will help highlight country-specific IP challenges and provide practical advice to support European SMEs.

As part of an awareness campaign on intellectual property (IP) protection in South-East Asia (SEA), we are gathering insights from IP experts across the 10 ASEAN countries. The interview will help highlight country-specific IP challenges and provide practical advice to support European SMEs.

As part of an awareness campaign on intellectual property (IP) protection in South-East Asia (SEA), we are gathering insights from IP experts across the 10 ASEAN countries. The interview will help highlight country-specific IP challenges and provide practical advice to support European SMEs.

As part of an awareness campaign on intellectual property (IP) protection in South-East Asia (SEA), we are gathering insights from IP experts across the 10 ASEAN countries. The interview will help highlight country-specific IP challenges and provide practical advice to support European SMEs.

The new scheme, established by Regulation (EU) 2023/2411, introduces EU-wide geographical-indication protection for craft and industrial products (CIGIs).

As part of an awareness campaign on intellectual property (IP) protection in South-East Asia (SEA), we are gathering insights from IP experts across the 10 ASEAN countries. The interview will help highlight country-specific IP challenges and provide practical advice to support European SMEs.

As part of an awareness campaign on intellectual property (IP) protection in South-East Asia (SEA), we are gathering insights from IP experts across the 10 ASEAN countries. The interview will help highlight country-specific IP challenges and provide practical advice to support European SMEs.

As part of an awareness campaign on intellectual property (IP) protection in South-East Asia (SEA), we are gathering insights from IP experts across the 10 ASEAN countries. The interview will help highlight country-specific IP challenges and provide practical advice to support European SMEs.

As part of an awareness campaign on intellectual property (IP) protection in South-East Asia (SEA), we are gathering insights from IP experts across the 10 ASEAN countries. The interview will help highlight country-specific IP challenges and provide practical advice to support European SMEs.

As part of an awareness campaign on intellectual property (IP) protection in South-East Asia (SEA), we are gathering insights from IP experts across the 10 ASEAN countries. The interview will help highlight country-specific IP challenges and provide practical advice to support European SMEs.

As part of an awareness campaign on intellectual property (IP) protection in South-East Asia (SEA), we are gathering insights from IP experts across the 10 ASEAN countries. The interview will help highlight country-specific IP challenges and provide practical advice to support European SMEs

Vietnam has recently emerged as a thriving economy with significant development potential. According to the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV), Vietnam’s GDP growth is forecasted to reach 7.5% under normal conditions and even 8% under favourable conditions in 2025.

As of 1 April 2025, European patent holders will be able to extend their patent rights to Laos without having to go through a separate national application process. This follows the Validation Agreement signed between the Lao Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) and the European Patent Organ

South-East Asian nations such as Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines are recognised globally for their impressive biodiversity, earning them the distinction of being megadiverse countries. Each nation boasts a rich tapestry of ecosystems, from lush rainforests to vibrant coral reefs, that suppo


Collaboration between the SEA IP SME Helpdesk and the SEPT Competence Center

It is essential that SMEs consider protecting their creations through intellectual property and efficiently manage these assets to reap the most from their investment in Europe.

Rapid digital transformation, as well as forthcoming innovation of the digital economy, has brought new challenges and opportunities for businesses, legislators, and consumers in the Intellectual Property (IP) sector.

The SEA pharmaceutical market presents both opportunities and challenges that require SMEs to have a solid IP strategy to ensure their business’ upswing.

Overview of the pharmaceutical market in SEA: potential and challenges