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PatentsGlobal

WIPO Expert Highlights Need to Demonstrate Commercial Value to Unlock Intellectual Property as Capital

At a Vietnam IP event, WIPO consultant Dixon Soh emphasizes that intellectual property must be linked to business operations and cash flow generation to realize its true financial…

During a September 2026 forum co-hosted by the Vietnam Intellectual Property Office and WIPO, expert Dixon Soh discussed key challenges and strategies for transforming intellectual property (IP) into a financial resource. Soh stressed that while valuation methods exist, the critical barrier is the lack of actual marke…

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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PatentsGlobal

Experts Highlight Challenges and Solutions in Intellectual Property Valuation to Boost Commercialization

Accurate valuation of intellectual property assets is critical for facilitating technology transfer, investment, and market adoption, yet remains hindered by data scarcity and met…

Intellectual property (IP) valuation is a pivotal factor in bridging research and business, enabling technology transfer and attracting investment. However, difficulties in determining IP value due to limited transaction data, diverse valuation methods, and the complex nature of intangible assets impede commercializat…

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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BrandsSoutheast Asia

Southeast Asia Brands Update Puts Innovation Defender and Changzhou Vision Fortifies Single…

Practical brands context for IP teams tracking Brands, Innovation Defender, Changzhou Vision Fortifies Single.

IIPLA reviews the brands implications of Brands, Innovation Defender, Changzhou Vision Fortifies Single, with practical notes for Southeast Asia IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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TrademarksGlobal

USA Trademarks Update Puts South Korea and WIPO Strategy in Focus

Practical trademarks context for IP teams tracking Trademarks, South Korea, WIPO.

IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, South Korea, WIPO, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

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TrademarksGlobal

India Trademarks Update Puts Morocco Rises and Global Innovation Index Strategy in Focus

Practical trademarks context for IP teams tracking Trademarks, Morocco Rises, Global Innovation Index.

IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, Morocco Rises, Global Innovation Index, with practical notes for India IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

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CopyrightGlobal

Southeast Asia Copyright Update Puts Asean and Newsbytes.PH AI Strategy in Focus

Practical copyright context for IP teams tracking Copyright, Asean, Newsbytes.PH AI.

IIPLA reviews the copyright implications of Copyright, Asean, Newsbytes.PH AI, with practical notes for Southeast Asia IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Sunday, September 20, 2026

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PatentsGlobal

China Patents Update Puts Secures Hong Kong Patent and Lung Cancer Detection Technology Str…

Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Secures Hong Kong Patent, Lung Cancer Detection Technology.

IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Secures Hong Kong Patent, Lung Cancer Detection Technology, with practical notes for China IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Friday, September 18, 2026

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LitigationUSA

First Solar Shifts Patent Enforcement Strategy Amid New US Polysilicon Tariffs

Largest US solar manufacturer withdraws Section 337 complaint, refocuses on district court litigation following Trump-era trade actions

First Solar, the leading US solar panel manufacturer, has recalibrated its patent enforcement approach by voluntarily withdrawing its Section 337 complaint at the US International Trade Commission. This strategic pivot follows the Trump Administration’s imposition of a 15% tariff on polysilicon imports under Section 2…

Thursday, September 17, 2026

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PatentsGlobal

bioAffinity Technologies Secures Hong Kong Patent for CyPath® Lung Cancer Diagnostic, Bolstering Asian Market Entry

The granted patent complements existing Chinese intellectual property, reinforcing bioAffinity’s position in Asia’s lung cancer diagnostic landscape

bioAffinity Technologies has obtained a Hong Kong patent for its CyPath® Lung diagnostic technology, enhancing its patent portfolio alongside a recent Chinese patent. This dual protection supports the company’s strategy to address the significant lung cancer burden in Asia with its noninvasive, flow cytometry-based di…

Thursday, September 17, 2026

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PatentsGlobal

Indonesia Commits to Active Participation in WIPO Talks on Cultural Heritage Protection

Culture Minister Fadli Zon emphasizes safeguarding traditional knowledge and equitable benefit-sharing at WIPO negotiations

Indonesia has declared its readiness to contribute its national experience in cultural documentation and preservation during the 53rd WIPO Intergovernmental Committee meeting. Culture Minister Fadli Zon highlighted the importance of protecting traditional knowledge and cultural expressions as integral to community ide…

Thursday, September 17, 2026

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LitigationSoutheast Asia

Distinguished Malaysian Lawyer and Former Assemblyman VL Kandan Passes Away at 89

VL Kandan, pioneering intellectual property lawyer and two-term Sungai Way assemblyman, remembered for his legal and community contributions

VL Kandan, a veteran Malaysian lawyer renowned for his pioneering work in intellectual property law and former two-term Sungai Way assemblyman, has died at the age of 89. His legal career spanned decades, during which he helped shape IP practice in Malaysia and the ASEAN region. Kandan was also active in community ser…

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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PolicyGlobal

Southeast Asia Policy Update Puts Singapore and Public Consultation Strategy in Focus

Practical policy context for IP teams tracking Policy, Singapore, Public Consultation.

IIPLA reviews the policy implications of Policy, Singapore, Public Consultation, with practical notes for Southeast Asia IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Friday, September 11, 2026

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PatentsGlobal

China Patents Update Puts Singapore and China Strategy in Focus

Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Singapore, China.

IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Singapore, China, with practical notes for China IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Friday, September 11, 2026

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PolicySoutheast Asia

Thailand and South Korea Enhance Copyright Collaboration Amid AI and Piracy Challenges

Bilateral talks focus on balancing AI innovation with creator rights and exploring new IP financing models

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…

Thursday, September 10, 2026

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PatentsSoutheast Asia

Vietnam Advances Intellectual Property Rights as Capital and Loan Collateral Under New Legal Framework

Comprehensive reforms enable IP assets to serve as tangible business capital, enhance market transparency, and strengthen digital protection

Vietnam has enacted a series of regulations transforming intellectual property rights into recognized economic assets usable for capital contributions, loan collateral, and commercial transactions. The reforms, including amendments to the Law on Intellectual Property and supporting decrees, also bolster digital IP pro…

Thursday, September 10, 2026

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PolicySoutheast Asia

Vietnam Proposes VAT Refunds and Incentives to Boost Foreign Film Production and Cultural Industries

Draft law introduces comprehensive measures including VAT refunds for foreign film crews and investment incentives to stimulate Vietnam’s cultural sector

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…

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

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TrademarksSoutheast Asia

New IP Court Regulations in Thailand Challenge Bangkok’s Private Investigators Amid Ongoing US Watch List Status

Recent procedural changes at Thailand’s intellectual property court compel investigative firms to reduce operations while the country remains under US scrutiny for IP enforcement…

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,…

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

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PolicyGlobal

Europe Policy Update Puts Progress and Three Strategy in Focus

Practical policy context for IP teams tracking Policy, Progress, Three.

IIPLA reviews the policy implications of Policy, Progress, Three, with practical notes for Europe IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Sunday, September 6, 2026

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