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Thailand Proposes Pimchanok Pitfield for Top Executive Roles at WIPO

Veteran Trade Diplomat Nominated for Deputy and Assistant Director General Positions, Potentially Marking a First for Thailand at the UN Intellectual Property Agency

Thailand’s Cabinet has endorsed Pimchanok Pitfield, the country’s ambassador to the WTO and WIPO, as its candidate for senior leadership roles at the World Intellectual Property Organization. The nomination aims to elevate Thailand’s influence in global intellectual property governance and could result in the first Th…

Sunday, May 24, 2026

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China Unveils Comprehensive 2026 Blueprint to Strengthen Intellectual Property Framework

CNIPA’s 2026 Plan details targeted reforms and enforcement initiatives to advance China’s IP system across multiple sectors

On May 16, 2026, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released its annual 2026 Plan for Building a Strong Intellectual Property Nation. The Plan outlines 106 specific tasks assigned to various government bodies, aiming to enhance IP laws, enforcement, commercialization, public services, talent…

Sunday, May 24, 2026

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Northern Vietnam Authorities Charge Two Men Over Counterfeit Footwear Trafficking

Ninh Binh police seize thousands of fake branded shoes amid intensified crackdown on intellectual property violations

Law enforcement in Ninh Binh Province, northern Vietnam, has initiated criminal proceedings against Tran Cong Tung and La Van Uoc for allegedly selling counterfeit footwear bearing protected trademarks. The seizures include over 7,600 pairs of fake shoes valued at approximately VND4.2 billion (US$159,880). This action…

Saturday, May 23, 2026

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Christine Chiramel Departs Rahul Chaudhry & Partners to Launch IP Practice at Chiramel & Co

Veteran IP lawyer Christine Chiramel to lead new Intellectual Property division at Chiramel & Co, expanding firm’s expertise into AI, media, and data protection

After a distinguished 17-year career in intellectual property law, Christine Chiramel has left her partner role at Rahul Chaudhry & Partners to establish and head the Intellectual Property practice at Chiramel & Co Solicitors and Advocates. The move marks a strategic expansion for the firm into emerging areas such as…

Saturday, May 23, 2026

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Thailand Proposes Pimchanok Pitfield for Top Executive Roles at WIPO

Thailand’s Cabinet has endorsed Pimchanok Pitfield, the country’s ambassador to the WTO and WIPO, as its candidate for senior leadership roles at the World Intellectual Property Organization. The nomination aims to elevate Thailand’s influence in global intellectual property governance and could result in the first Th…

Sunday, May 24, 2026

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GlobalPatents

China Unveils Comprehensive 2026 Blueprint to Strengthen Intellectual Property Framework

On May 16, 2026, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released its annual 2026 Plan for Building a Strong Intellectual Property Nation. The Plan outlines 106 specific tasks assigned to various government bodies, aiming to enhance IP laws, enforcement, commercialization, public services, talent…

Sunday, May 24, 2026

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asiaPatents

Northern Vietnam Authorities Charge Two Men Over Counterfeit Footwear Trafficking

Law enforcement in Ninh Binh Province, northern Vietnam, has initiated criminal proceedings against Tran Cong Tung and La Van Uoc for allegedly selling counterfeit footwear bearing protected trademarks. The seizures include over 7,600 pairs of fake shoes valued at approximately VND4.2 billion (US$159,880). This action…

Saturday, May 23, 2026

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Christine Chiramel Departs Rahul Chaudhry & Partners to Launch IP Practice at Chiramel & Co

After a distinguished 17-year career in intellectual property law, Christine Chiramel has left her partner role at Rahul Chaudhry & Partners to establish and head the Intellectual Property practice at Chiramel & Co Solicitors and Advocates. The move marks a strategic expansion for the firm into emerging areas such as…

Saturday, May 23, 2026

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Thailand Proposes Pimchanok Pitfield for Top Executive Roles at WIPO

Veteran Trade Diplomat Nominated for Deputy and Assistant Director General Positions, Potentially Marking a First for Thailand at the UN Intellectual Property Agency

Thailand’s Cabinet has endorsed Pimchanok Pitfield, the country’s ambassador to the WTO and WIPO, as its candidate for senior leadership roles at the World Intellectual Property Organization. The nomination aims to elevate Thailand’s influence in global intellectual property governance and could result in the first Th…

Sunday, May 24, 2026

IIPLA News Desk

PatentsGlobal

China Unveils Comprehensive 2026 Blueprint to Strengthen Intellectual Property Framework

CNIPA’s 2026 Plan details targeted reforms and enforcement initiatives to advance China’s IP system across multiple sectors

On May 16, 2026, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released its annual 2026 Plan for Building a Strong Intellectual Property Nation. The Plan outlines 106 specific tasks assigned to various government bodies, aiming to enhance IP laws, enforcement, commercialization, public services, talent…

Sunday, May 24, 2026

IIPLA News Desk

Patentsasia

Northern Vietnam Authorities Charge Two Men Over Counterfeit Footwear Trafficking

Ninh Binh police seize thousands of fake branded shoes amid intensified crackdown on intellectual property violations

Law enforcement in Ninh Binh Province, northern Vietnam, has initiated criminal proceedings against Tran Cong Tung and La Van Uoc for allegedly selling counterfeit footwear bearing protected trademarks. The seizures include over 7,600 pairs of fake shoes valued at approximately VND4.2 billion (US$159,880). This action…

Saturday, May 23, 2026

IIPLA News Desk

PatentsIndia

Christine Chiramel Departs Rahul Chaudhry & Partners to Launch IP Practice at Chiramel & Co

Veteran IP lawyer Christine Chiramel to lead new Intellectual Property division at Chiramel & Co, expanding firm’s expertise into AI, media, and data protection

After a distinguished 17-year career in intellectual property law, Christine Chiramel has left her partner role at Rahul Chaudhry & Partners to establish and head the Intellectual Property practice at Chiramel & Co Solicitors and Advocates. The move marks a strategic expansion for the firm into emerging areas such as…

Saturday, May 23, 2026

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Thailand Proposes Pimchanok Pitfield for Top Executive Roles at WIPO

Veteran Trade Diplomat Nominated for Deputy and Assistant Director General Positions, Potentially Marking a First for Thailand at the UN Intellectual Property Agency

Thailand’s Cabinet has endorsed Pimchanok Pitfield, the country’s ambassador to the WTO and WIPO, as its candidate for senior leadership roles at the World Intellectual Property Organization. The nomination aims to elevate Thailand’s influence in global intellectual property governance and could result in the first Th…

Sunday, May 24, 2026

IIPLA News Desk

PatentsGlobal

China Unveils Comprehensive 2026 Blueprint to Strengthen Intellectual Property Framework

CNIPA’s 2026 Plan details targeted reforms and enforcement initiatives to advance China’s IP system across multiple sectors

On May 16, 2026, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released its annual 2026 Plan for Building a Strong Intellectual Property Nation. The Plan outlines 106 specific tasks assigned to various government bodies, aiming to enhance IP laws, enforcement, commercialization, public services, talent…

Sunday, May 24, 2026

IIPLA News Desk

Patentsasia

Northern Vietnam Authorities Charge Two Men Over Counterfeit Footwear Trafficking

Ninh Binh police seize thousands of fake branded shoes amid intensified crackdown on intellectual property violations

Law enforcement in Ninh Binh Province, northern Vietnam, has initiated criminal proceedings against Tran Cong Tung and La Van Uoc for allegedly selling counterfeit footwear bearing protected trademarks. The seizures include over 7,600 pairs of fake shoes valued at approximately VND4.2 billion (US$159,880). This action…

Saturday, May 23, 2026

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PatentsIndia

Christine Chiramel Departs Rahul Chaudhry & Partners to Launch IP Practice at Chiramel & Co

Veteran IP lawyer Christine Chiramel to lead new Intellectual Property division at Chiramel & Co, expanding firm’s expertise into AI, media, and data protection

After a distinguished 17-year career in intellectual property law, Christine Chiramel has left her partner role at Rahul Chaudhry & Partners to establish and head the Intellectual Property practice at Chiramel & Co Solicitors and Advocates. The move marks a strategic expansion for the firm into emerging areas such as…

Saturday, May 23, 2026

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