Big data poses challenges to copyright, confidentiality and privacy, and to issues around data scraping and licensing.

NZ trade mark owners received incorrect notifications relating to their International Registrations designating IRNZ.

Australia has just had its second Federal Court decision involving our rather controversial "second tier" patent system, the innovation patent. In the case, Seafood Innovations Pty Ltd v Richard Bass Pty Ltd [2010] FCA 723 (12 July 2010), the plaintiff sued over two innovation patents in the field of fish processing machinery. It is noteworthy that the second of the innovation patents was granted after the litigation had commenced and the plaintiff had seen a detailed response from the defendant

Australian courts have recently taken a dim view of competitors claiming unjustified threats of patent infringement.

The DGIP has issued a circular allowing for an extension of time until 31 July 2020 to pay outstanding patent annuities.

In Indonesia, third-parties may file a request for post-grant opposition before a Patent Appeal Commission.

There are only seven business days remaining to submit your application to the Innovation Vouchers Program (IVP).

Brand owners should consider broadening their IP strategies to include online marketplaces via eCommerce platforms.

IP Australia launched a new IP portal for SMES. Article discusses & contains a link to the portal.

An Austrade approved QIP ('Quality Incentive Program') consultant would assist you with your EMDG application.

Discussion about recent trademark case where IRIDE opposed application to register MY RIDE.

Outlines ways in which businesses use AI for the benefit of their customers, and IP considerations of AI systems.

Measures consist of 48 articles & provide detailed guidelines under the framework of the Regulations. Key points discussed.

Further shrinking of the examination period would be welcomed by applicants, as legal rights can be secured earlier.

It is anticipated that the Madrid Protocol for trademark registration will be implemented in Hong Kong in 2022 or 2023.

The EUIPO multi-jurisdictional design searching platform now includes design data from IP Offices in New Zealand.

Since 01.01.17, in Singapore the chinese language can be used for international patent applications.

Singapore has become the 58th member of the international Locarno Agreement on the classification of industrial design.

Singapore ranked top again due to its robust IP rights protection laws.

From 30 December 2019, applicants from Vietnam can begin using the Hague System to protect their industrial designs.