EnforcementGlobal
Practical enforcement context for IP teams tracking Enforcement, Customs, Philippines Customs.
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.
PatentsGlobal
Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Intellectual, The Sun Malaysia Intellectual.
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.
PatentsGlobal
Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Uzbekistan, Singapore.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Uzbekistan, Singapore, with practical notes for Europe IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
TrademarksGlobal
Practical trademarks context for IP teams tracking Trademarks, Video, Protecting.
IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, Video, Protecting, with practical notes for Southeast Asia IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
PatentsGlobal
Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, The Central Highlands, These.
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.
LicensingGlobal
Practical licensing context for IP teams tracking Licensing, Huawei, HP Inc. Sign Global.
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.
PatentsGlobal
Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Spotlight, Farees Choudhury Our.
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.
TrademarksMiddle East
Strategic investments and acquisitions reshape music IP and live entertainment landscapes across MENA, Europe, and Asia-Pacific
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…
PolicyGlobal
Bac Ninh Provincial Police uncover major counterfeit fertilizer production and online sale of fake luxury jewelry, reinforcing legal enforcement under Government Resolution No. 68…
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…
CopyrightMiddle East
Influence Media Partners backs pioneering initiative to acquire and develop iconic Arabic music catalogs and entertainment intellectual property across the Middle East and North A…
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…
PatentsGlobal
Invention patents led by foreign applicants, while domestic innovation drives petty patents and design registrations
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…
PatentsSoutheast Asia
TPCI and RNA Technology emphasize strategic IP management alongside trade agreements to enhance India’s export competitiveness
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…
PatentsSoutheast Asia
A joint study by TPCI and RNA Technology highlights the critical role of integrated IP strategies for Indian companies expanding globally
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…
PatentsSoutheast Asia
Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines leverage intellectual property judicial reforms to boost foreign direct investment in the region
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…
EnforcementGlobal
Analysis of 486 penalty decisions uncovers key border crossings, product categories, and enforcement trends in the China-Vietnam counterfeit trade corridor
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…
PolicySoutheast Asia
The immersive Pipilaka Calling exhibition at Sarinah Thamrin combines technology and storytelling to engage audiences with social and environmental messages through local IP chara…
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…
PolicySoutheast Asia
Proposed legislation aims to integrate AI-specific rules into Indonesia’s copyright framework, raising concerns among tech companies about innovation and compliance
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…
PatentsSoutheast Asia
Australian biotech firm Recce secures intellectual property protection in Vietnam, expanding its patent portfolio in Southeast Asia.
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.