PatentsGlobal
Vietnam has officially approved amendments to its customs law aimed at bolstering enforcement of intellectual property rights. These changes grant customs officials enhanced authority to detect, seize, and prevent the import and export of counterfeit and pirated goods. The legislative update reflects Vietnam’s commitm…
Sunday, August 23, 2026
AI & IPGlobal
ByteDance and the Motion Picture Association (MPA) have entered into a memorandum of understanding to strengthen copyright protections for AI-generated video and image content on ByteDance’s platforms. This agreement follows months of negotiations after the MPA accused ByteDance of infringing Hollywood’s intellectual…
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
PatentsGlobal
On July 31, 2026, China’s State Council announced its 15th Five-Year Plan for Intellectual Property Protection and Utilization, outlining comprehensive reforms and growth objectives across patents, trade secrets, and emerging technology IP. The plan emphasizes strengthening protections in AI, algorithms, traditional C…
Monday, August 3, 2026
PatentsEurope
During the 68th WIPO Assemblies in Geneva, Moldova’s State Agency for Intellectual Property (AGEPI) and the Austrian Patent Office convened a bilateral meeting to strengthen cooperation. The discussion highlighted ongoing support from Austria, the history of collaboration since 1997, and plans to deepen ties through a…
Friday, July 10, 2026
PatentsGlobal
Clarivate Plc announced that Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation has chosen its IPfolio solution to modernize and scale its intellectual property management. The cloud-based platform integrates patent and trademark data, automates verification with Derwent patent data, and offers enhanced visibility and operatio…
Monday, June 15, 2026
Trademarkscaribbean
Jamaica has entered into a Letter of Intent with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to implement a structured training programme on intellectual property (IP) for diplomats and government officials. Signed by Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith and WIPO Director General Daren Tang, the initi…
Friday, May 22, 2026
PatentsSoutheast Asia
On December 15, 1995, ASEAN member states convened in Bangkok, Thailand, to formalize the ASEAN Framework Agreement on Intellectual Property Cooperation. This agreement aims to strengthen cooperation in intellectual property (IP) protection and enforcement across the region, fostering a unified approach to IP challeng…
Monday, October 4, 2021