These improvements to the website will assist brand owners interested in protecting their rights in Papua New Guinea.

Article discusses how patents and patent applications are treated very differently in Indonesia.

This article considers whether change in NZ IP policy direction is likely, depending on which party emerges victorious.

A recent case provides a textbook example of how not to create a competitive start-up.

The trademark, for use with printed materials, educational services, and scientific services, was refused registration.

The program provides an alternative to filing a formal appeal during prosecution of a US patent application.

PTE provisions in Australia have been the subject of an extensive review, but the final report will not be released soon.

Buchanan Turf Supplies sought to extend PBR rights to the name "SIR WALTER" by applying for a trademark of the same name.

For local technology start-ups, patent protection and a robust patent system are crucial for success in the market.

If a proposed grace period for designs is introduced, fewer Australian design rights will be unintentionally forfeited.

The deal brokered between the EPO and the Cambodian government was announced on 23 January 2017.

A 12-month grace period to file a design application after publication or use by the owner is now in effect in Australia.

Using data properly is essential to the governance and performance of any business.

The PPH Improvement Initiative aims to reduce the average response time from examiners to applicants.

Anyone who collects, preserves, utilizes or provides China's human genetic resources should comply with the regulations.

An initial PPH pilot programme has commenced between the Japan Patent Office and the Indian Patent Office for 3 years.

Arguably, the opening of the Indian economy and India's Patents (Amendment) Act 2005 has had a most significant impact in the area of pharmaceuticals. With the new regime, the $8 billion Indian pharmaceutical industry has been forced to adapt and recast its business models.

These additional requirements are meant to limit foreign applicants from requesting expedited patent examinations.

This system is part of the government's efforts to reduce trademark and copyright counterfeits by temporary suspension.

Indonesia's Law No.11 of 2020, the Omnibus Law, contains revisions to multiple laws, including patent and trademark laws