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PolicyGlobal

Microsoft Launches $2.5 Billion Frontier Division to Embed 6,000 Engineers in Enterprise AI Deployments

New Microsoft Frontier Company aims to empower businesses with AI while safeguarding proprietary data and offering diverse model choices

Microsoft has unveiled its Frontier Company, a $2.5 billion AI engineering initiative designed to embed 6,000 employees directly with enterprise clients. The division focuses on helping organizations design, deploy, and optimize AI systems while ensuring data control and intellectual property protection. Microsoft pro…

Thursday, July 2, 2026

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PolicyGlobal

Europe Policy Update Puts Australian Music Industry Stands and Against Unauthorized AI Trai…

Practical policy context for IP teams tracking Policy, Australian Music Industry Stands, Against Unauthorized AI Training.

IIPLA reviews the policy implications of Policy, Australian Music Industry Stands, Against Unauthorized AI Training, with practical notes for Europe IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

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PolicyGlobal

National Association of Jewellers Releases Updated Intellectual Property Guidelines for Jewellery Sector

New guidance aims to support jewellery businesses in navigating intellectual property rights effectively

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has published fresh intellectual property (IP) guidance tailored specifically for jewellery businesses. This initiative seeks to enhance awareness and understanding of IP issues within the jewellery industry, helping businesses protect their designs and brand identity in a c…

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

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PolicyGlobal

US and Russia Among Eight Nations Opposing UN HIV/AIDS Political Declaration Amid Trade and Rights Disputes

The UN High-Level Meeting adopts the declaration with 149 votes, while dissenters cite concerns over intellectual property, technology transfer, and contentious language on gender…

At the United Nations High-Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS, a political declaration was adopted with overwhelming support but faced opposition from eight countries including the US and Russia. Key points of contention involved references to intellectual property rights, technology transfer terms, and language on gender and…

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

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Vietnam Customs Enhances Measures to Combat Sophisticated Intellectual Property Infringements at Borders

Customs authorities intensify technology use and legal reforms to intercept counterfeit goods amid rising cross-border e-commerce challenges

Vietnamese customs officials are strengthening enforcement against counterfeit and intellectual property-infringing goods at border checkpoints. With the rapid growth of cross-border e-commerce facilitating smaller, harder-to-detect shipments, authorities are adopting advanced technologies, refining legal procedures,…

Sunday, June 21, 2026

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PolicyGlobal

Legal Challenges Emerge Over Intellectual Property Rights for AI-Created Works

As AI-generated content gains economic value, legal systems worldwide grapple with authorship and ownership questions

Artificial intelligence is increasingly involved in creative fields such as music, art, and technology, raising complex intellectual property issues. Legal experts and authorities, including Vietnam’s Intellectual Property Office, highlight the absence of clear international consensus on ownership rights for AI-genera…

Sunday, June 21, 2026

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PolicyGlobal

Europe Policy Update Puts Over and Vietnam Investment Review Strategy in Focus

Practical policy context for IP teams tracking Policy, Over, Vietnam Investment Review.

IIPLA reviews the policy implications of Policy, Over, Vietnam Investment Review, with practical notes for Europe IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

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PolicyGlobal

China's Coordinated Assault on U.S. Intellectual Property Demands Robust Government Response

Chinese AI firms and platforms are aggressively targeting American technology and creative industries, prompting calls for comprehensive U.S. policy action to safeguard intellectu…

Chinese entities are conducting a two-pronged campaign against U.S. intellectual property, exploiting AI technologies to misappropriate trade secrets from American tech companies and unauthorized use of copyrighted creative works. This escalating challenge underscores the need for a unified government strategy combini…

Friday, May 22, 2026

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PolicyGlobal

MP Mahabir Pun Calls for Reform in Tax Policy to Boost Research and Industrial Growth in Nepal

Lawmaker highlights need for reduced duties on raw materials and establishment of a patent office to foster innovation and competitiveness

Member of Parliament Mahabir Pun urged the Nepalese government to prioritize research and innovation as key drivers for industrial development and economic prosperity. Speaking during the Appropriation Bill discussion, he criticized current tax policies that impose heavy customs duties on raw materials while exempting…

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

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PolicyGlobal

Vietnam Commits to Enhanced Intellectual Property Dialogue and Enforcement Amid U.S. Concerns

Vietnam’s Foreign Ministry underscores ongoing reforms and cooperation efforts to address IP rights issues highlighted in U.S. 2026 Special 301 Report

Vietnam has reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening intellectual property (IP) protection and enforcement, signaling readiness to engage with international partners, including the United States, to clarify policies and resolve differences. The Foreign Ministry highlighted recent legal reforms, enforcement actions,…

Friday, May 15, 2026

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PolicyGlobal

US Faces Escalating Chinese IP Theft Targeting AI and Advanced Semiconductor Technologies

White House and Congressional Reports Reveal Industrial-Scale Theft of AI Models and Semiconductor Chips by CCP-Backed Entities, Prompting Legislative Action

Recent disclosures from the White House and Congressional hearings highlight a significant surge in intellectual property theft by Chinese Communist Party-backed actors, focusing on artificial intelligence and advanced microchips. These activities threaten US economic and national security, prompting calls for decisiv…

Friday, May 15, 2026

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PolicyGlobal

Prime Minister requests to crack down on illegal film, music, and television program websites

The Prime Minister requested to crack down on websites and organizations operating copyright infringement websites with large traffic on music and illegal television programs.

The Prime Minister requested to crack down on websites and organizations operating copyright infringement websites with large traffic on music and illegal television programs. The Prime Minister has just issued Official Dispatch No. 38/CD-TTg dated May 5, 2026, focusing on directing the drastic implementation of solut…

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

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PolicyGlobal

Giuseppina D’Agostino joins Federal Court as a judge

Sean Fraser, Canada’s justice minister and attorney general, has announced the appointment of Giuseppina D’Agostino as a Federal Court judge, replacing Mary Elizabeth Heneghan, wh…

Sean Fraser, Canada’s justice minister and attorney general, has announced the appointment of Giuseppina D’Agostino as a Federal Court judge, replacing Mary Elizabeth Heneghan, who resigned as of Feb. 9. “I wish Justice D’Agostino every success as she takes on her new role,” Fraser said in a news release from Canada’s…

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

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PolicyGlobal

US keeps Thailand on IP Watch List while urging legal reforms

The US report recognises Thailand’s continued progress on IP protection and enforcement, while urging further legal changes and action against infringement.

The US report recognises Thailand’s continued progress on IP protection and enforcement, while urging further legal changes and action against infringement. The United States has kept Thailand on its intellectual property (IP) "Watch List" in its 2026 assessment, despite acknowledging the country's progress in IP prot…

Sunday, May 3, 2026

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PolicyGlobal

Thailand Retains 'Watch List' Status as US Recognises Consistent Gains in Intellectual Property

The 2026 Special 301 Report highlights Thailand’s proactive enforcement and legislative reforms, though online piracy and patent backlogs remain concerns

The 2026 Special 301 Report highlights Thailand’s proactive enforcement and legislative reforms, though online piracy and patent backlogs remain concerns The 2026 Special 301 Report highlights Thailand’s proactive enforcement and legislative reforms, though online piracy and patent backlogs remain concerns.

Saturday, May 2, 2026

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PolicyGlobal

Vietnam takes resolute action against IP right violations, says spokesperson

Replying to a reporter's question about Vietnam's reaction to the United States designating Vietnam a "Priority Foreign Country" in its annual report on global intellectual proper…

Replying to a reporter's question about Vietnam's reaction to the United States designating Vietnam a "Priority Foreign Country" in its annual report on global intellectual property protection and enforcement, spokesperson Hang said that in recent years, Vietnam has made substantial efforts to protect intellectual pro…

Saturday, May 2, 2026

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PolicyGlobal

India supplies 20% of global generic medicines; its IP rules WTO-compliant: GTRI

, ETManufacturing Life Sciences 2 min read India supplies 20% of global generic medicines; its IP r…

, ETManufacturing Life Sciences 2 min read India supplies 20% of global generic medicines; its IP rules WTO-compliant: GTRI India maintains its intellectual property regime is compliant with international trade rules. This ongoing issue re…

Friday, May 1, 2026

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PolicyGlobal

Viet Nam requests US to deliver objective, balanced assessment of IP protection efforts

Viet Nam called on the US to provide an objective and balanced assessment of Viet Nam’s efforts and achievements in intellectual property (IP) protection, said Spokesperson of Vie…

Viet Nam called on the US to provide an objective and balanced assessment of Viet Nam’s efforts and achievements in intellectual property (IP) protection, said Spokesperson of Viet Nam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang on May 1. In response to a reporter’s question regarding Viet Nam’s reaction to the US des…

Friday, May 1, 2026

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