A legal dispute has erupted in Indonesia over the viral hit "Aku Dah Lupa," with PT Agung Pratama Wibawa suing PT Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia and producer F4dli over alleged unauthorized commercial use of the sound recording. The case centers on competing claims of ownership and proper rights assignment as the TikTok sensation transitioned from independent release to major label distribution, raising critical questions about copyright protection in the digital streaming era.

The US government announced its US Special 301 review last week, and perhaps the most interesting question is whether President Donald Trump's US protectionist policies

Fabrice Mattei has published the summary of his proposal he has presented at COP 26 to encourage the dissemination of existing technologies to tackle climate change.

The first publication for trade mark registration was launched on 1 December 2024, marking a significant step forward in protecting intellectual property in Myanmar.

Patent- och markandsöverdomstolen (PMÖD) har förbjudit ett företag, att påstå i reklam bland annat på Instagram att deras produkter är certifierade med en miljömärkning utan att i samband...

In 2010 and 2011, well ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic, Toyama Chemical Co.,Ltd, now trading as "Fjujifilm Toyama Chemical Co., Ltd.", filed three patent applications in Thailand nos. 1101001988,...

When it comes to infringement actions, two dates are of particular importance: date of publication and date of grant.

The Department of Intellectual Property ("DIP"), under the Ministry of Commerce, has temporarily exempted surcharges for trade mark renewals fees during the grace period, ...

2025 年 8 月起，泰国商标局（TMO）更新了为 "指定泰国...

自2017年泰国正式成为《马德里议定书》的一员，泰国商标局一直致力于根据世界知识产权组织的授权声明，为指定泰国的国际注册商标发放本地

Under the current UAE Trade Mark Law, amendments to an existing trade mark registration are permitted post registration. These amendments can be made to the mark, the name/address of the registrant or the specifications.

The Registrar of Trade Marks in the Gaza Strip has extended the waiver of late renewal fees for trade marks whose registrations expired between 7 October 2023 and 11 August 2026. This extension provides brand owners with a critical window to maintain their intellectual property rights without incurring additional costs, though practical challenges including banking disruptions and enhanced financial scrutiny may complicate the renewal process.

The CTMO has raised the threshold for non-use cancellation evidence in China.

Our new Head of UK & EU Enforcement, Chris Bailey, is no stranger to anti-counterfeiting landscape in China. Before his move to the UK earlier this month, he lived and worked in the country for nearly 30 years.

England's High Court has dismissed Shein's copyright lawsuit against Temu, ruling that the marketplace platform is not liable for third-party sellers uploading proprietary product images. The decision establishes important precedent for ISP liability, determining that passive intermediaries without specific knowledge of infringement cannot be held responsible for merchant-uploaded content. The judgment opens the door for Temu to potentially seek damages for premature takedowns of product listings.

In two recent cases, the Delaware Court of Chancery provided informative guidance on when stockholders that hold less than 50% of a corporation's stock are nevertheless considered to be controlling stockholders.

A new Decree 341/2025/ND-CP, in February 2026, replaces a former Decree 131/2013/ND-CP to bring changes...

The Court was legislated under the new Law on the Organisation of the People's Courts, effective as of 1 January 2025. Article 62.2 of the law provides for a dedicated IP Court with powers...

The startup world in South-East Asia (SEA) is booming, much like the rest of the world. E-commerce ...

阿联酋经济与旅游部发布2026年第2号行政决定，针对商标申请中授权委托书提交困难的情况，推出灵活的临时延期措施。该政策允许申请人在90天期限&