Region-focused IP developments curated by the IIPLA newsroom, including policy shifts, litigation, brand disputes, patent activity, and enforcement updates.
Sri Lanka’s agricultural exports, including tea, spices, and regional fruits, hold significant global recognition but remain underutilised in terms of intellectual property rights, particularly Geographical Indications (GIs). Strengthening the GI framework and enforcement can enhance export competitiveness by securing…
Kuwait’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has announced robust growth in intellectual property services, with the Trademarks and Patents Department recording 68,632 transactions in 2025, generating approximately KD 6.69 million ($21.7 million) in fees. This surge reflects the government’s strategic initiatives to bol…
GCC Secretary-General Jassim Al Budaiwi visited Kuwait-based GCC Intellectual Property Training Center and Emergency Management Center to evaluate ongoing programs aimed at enhancing intellectual property frameworks and emergency response coordination among member countries. The visits underscore the General Secretari…
Bali immigration arrests 62 foreigners in crackdown on violators of local laws, customs RIYADH: Patent applications filed by individuals in Saudi Arabia rose by 102 percent in 2025 from the previous 12 months, accelerating from a 62 percent year-on-year increase in 2024.
It is requested that the US side have an objective and balanced assessment of Vietnam's efforts and achievements in the field of intellectual property protection. On May 1, answering reporters' questions, requesting to know Vietnam's reaction to the US identification of Vietnam as a "priority foreign country" in the A…
Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry marked World Intellectual Property Day with a dedicated event at the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, focusing on the intersection of intellectual property rights and the sports industry. The gathering featured remarks from national and international officials, highlight…
Business owners and entrepreneurs must be aware of the intellectual property laws in the UAE to be able to safeguard their creations and business secrets, thereby securing their unique offerings and maintaining a compet…
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In 2024, innovators from around the world submitted a record breaking 3.7 million patent applications, up 4.9% on 2023
The intellectual property (IP) gender gap is a real problem; only around 16 percent of patent applications filed through WIPO's Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) are from women, leaving countless brilliant minds and their…
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