Region-focused IP developments curated by the IIPLA newsroom, including policy shifts, litigation, brand disputes, patent activity, and enforcement updates.
Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) engaged with four key South Korean copyright bodies to deepen cooperation on copyright protection, AI policy, and intellectual property financing. Discussions addressed legal frameworks for AI, use of copyrighted works as loan collateral, and alternative fundraising…
Vietnam’s National Assembly Committee for Culture and Society reviewed a draft law proposing six policy groups and special mechanisms to invigorate the country’s cultural industries. Key measures include VAT refunds for foreign film crews, financial support for high-value cultural projects, and incentives targeting in…
Thailand’s intellectual property court has introduced stricter rules that have significantly impacted specialist private investigators in Bangkok, forcing many to scale back their activities. These developments occur as Thailand continues to be monitored by the United States for intellectual property rights concerns,…
IIPLA reviews the policy implications of Policy, Progress, Three, with practical notes for Europe IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
IIPLA reviews the enforcement implications of Enforcement, Customs, Philippines Customs, with practical notes for Southeast Asia IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Intellectual, The Sun Malaysia Intellectual, with practical notes for Southeast Asia IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Uzbekistan, Singapore, with practical notes for Europe IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, Video, Protecting, with practical notes for Southeast Asia IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, The Central Highlands, These, with practical notes for Southeast Asia IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Spotlight, Farees Choudhury Our, with practical notes for Southeast Asia IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
IIPLA reviews the licensing implications of Licensing, Huawei, HP Inc. Sign Global, with practical notes for China IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
Influence Media Partners has invested in IPNation, a pioneering platform focused on Arabic music and entertainment intellectual property in the Middle East and North Africa. Concurrently, Live Nation acquired majority stakes in three major Prague venues, while Singapore’s Triangle Group raised $15 million to expand li…
Vietnam’s Bac Ninh Provincial Police have launched decisive actions against counterfeit goods production and intellectual property infringement, including a high-profile fertilizer counterfeiting case and seizure of fake luxury jewelry sold via social media. These efforts align with the government’s commitment to fost…
IPNation, supported by New York-based Influence Media Partners, has unveiled the first dedicated investment platform targeting Arabic music and entertainment intellectual property (IP) in the MENA region. With a $100 million target fund, IPNation aims to acquire, develop, and expand iconic Arabic music catalogs and en…
Thailand's Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) released its IP filing statistics for January to June 2026, revealing a steady increase in patent applications and significant gains in patent grants. Foreign entities dominate invention patent filings, particularly in pharmaceuticals and communications, whereas pet…
A joint report by the Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) and RNA Technology and IP Attorneys highlights the necessity for Indian exporters to adopt a comprehensive approach combining intellectual property protection, free trade agreement utilisation, and regulatory compliance. The report warns that neglecting IP…
As Indian exporters venture into diverse international markets, a new report underscores the necessity of proactive intellectual property (IP) planning to safeguard assets and ensure competitive advantage. The Trade Promotion Council of India and RNA Technology and IP Attorneys emphasize that neglecting IP considerati…
As Southeast Asia emerges as a pivotal hub for production and consumption, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines are intensifying efforts to attract high-value foreign direct investment by enhancing their intellectual property (IP) court systems. Legal expert Kin Wah Chow of Rouse firm Suryomurcito & Co hi…
Between January 2025 and July 2026, Nanning Customs published detailed penalty decisions exposing the scale and patterns of counterfeit goods moving from China into Vietnam. The data highlights five main land crossings, with Youyi Guan and Aidian in Lang Son province dominating seizures. Footwear, apparel, electronics…
On January 21, 2026, Indonesia’s Minister of Creative Economy, Teuku Riefky Harsya, alongside Deputy Minister Irene Umar, visited the Pipilaka Calling exhibition in Jakarta. The exhibition showcases local intellectual property by integrating technology, interactive audiovisuals, and environmental storytelling, targeti…
Indonesia is advancing a draft copyright bill that would uniquely recognize artificial intelligence in its legal framework. The bill proposes banning AI from mimicking creators’ distinctive styles, requiring disclosure of AI-generated content, and mandating compensation from tech platforms for using copyrighted works…
Recce, an Australian biotechnology company, has successfully obtained a patent in Vietnam. This development marks a strategic expansion of Recce's intellectual property rights within the Southeast Asian market, reinforcing its innovation protection and commercial positioning in the region.
The Ministry of Commerce officially launched the Thailand Character & Content Expo 2026 (TCEX 2026) to promote intellectual property as a key driver of Thailand’s creative economy. The event, held at Siam Paragon, showcased over 250 creators and generated substantial business matching deals, underscoring the growing v…
STL has won a decisive patent dispute against Fujikura Ltd. after the European Patent Office’s Technical Board of Appeal revoked Fujikura’s European Patent EP 3796060 in full. The ruling, issued on June 24, 2026, settles the UK patent conflict in STL’s favor and strengthens its intellectual property position across Eu…
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