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The global space economy is currently valued at USD 360 billion, with India accounting for only 2% of its share. The past couple of decades have witnessed an increased interest by other nations to pro...
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Ukraine has changed the law on advertising in accordance with EU legislation
On May 30, 2023, the parliament of Ukraine adopted a law on advertising, which is part of the European Commission recomm...
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In the pre-independent India, an Act called Indian Patent and Design Act (IPD Act, 1911) was enacted which during the post-independent period amended and renamed as Indian Patent Act, 1970 and Design ...
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The term "intellectual property" relates to the defence of mental innovations. Owners of such property are granted special rights through a legal framework, which may be exploited for acclai...
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A video or a clip can go viral, and even become a new trend in the “fertile soil” of social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, which continue to draw millions of...
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1. Patents
Europe
EPC National Validation Translation Requirements and the London Agreement – Rewards and Risks
The London Agreement, which initially took effect in May 2008, has reduced ...
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业界新闻：
全国人民代表大会关于修改《中华人民共和国立法法》的决定
Decision of the National People's Congress on Amending the Legislation Law of the People'...
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業界ニュース：
全国人民代表大会による《中華人民共和国立法法》改正に関する決定
中華人民共和国主席令 第3号
《全国人民代表...
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INTRODUCTION
“Advertising is an instrument in the hands of the people who use it. If evil men use advertising for base purposes, then evil can result. If honest men use advertising to sell an...
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Trademark
I. [Taiwan] The Executive Yuan Approved the Partial Draft Amendments to the Trademark Act on March 9, 2023
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The practice of borrowing scenes, stories, photoshoots, and action scenes from Hollywood movies has become widespread in the Indian film industry, often under the guise of "inspiration." How...
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When we talk about descriptive trademarks, we refer to those signs that are exclusively made up of denominations that directly inform the consumer about one or several of the essential characteristics...
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At the heart of this issue is a potato known as the FC5 potato (registered in US as FL2027). Compared to other types, the FC5 variety, has a 5% lower moisture content. This variety is said to be bette...
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Ever watched the movie Ready Player One and wonder to yourself if someday that would become a reality?
Well guys, that someday is much closer than you think. In fact, it’s already h...
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Time flies, and World Intellectual Property Day – is being held annually on 26 April. This year’s theme is “Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity”.
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The rejection of a patent by the patent office is a stigma on the inventor who toils hard to bring his invention to reality after spending days of laborious research and experiments. When reject...
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Law enforcement officers of Ukraine seized tobacco products for hookahs and electronic cigarettes worth $164 thousand
Detectives of the Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine exposed a scheme of il...
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The Indonesian Government recently made a historical decision to join the Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Microorganisms for the Purposes of Patent Procedure on 13 J...
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Nigeria has experienced some recent updates with respect to Intellectual Property (IP) laws. It is pertinent to share this update and highlight the major points relating to the protection and enforcem...
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After decades of walking slowly, AI seems to be accelerating towards a future full of lights. In November 2022, ChatGPT was launched and, almost5 days after its launch, more than a million people had ...
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I. [Taiwan] Revisions to the Enforcement Rules of the Patent Act - Effective Date: May 1, 2023
Draft revisions to the Articles 17, 28, and 90 of the Enforcement Rules of the Patent Act were p...
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IP News Eastern Europe
March 2023
IP NEWS
Ukraine Adopts Law on Geographical Indications for Spirit Drinks
The Ukrainian Pa...
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业界新闻：
关于新版中国及多国专利审查信息查询系统上线试运行的通知
Notice on Trial Operation of the New China and Global Patent Examination Information Inquiry Sys...
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業界ニュース：
新版中国および多国専利審査情報検索システムのオンライン試験運用に関する通知
国務院の「放管服（行政のスリム化と権限委...
