SOUTHEAST ASIA
Vietnam Update: Changes to Patent Procedures in Vietnam
On 15 January 2018, the amended implementing regulations of the Law on Intellectual Property of Vietnam, in the form of Circular No. 16/2016/TT-BKHCN , will enter into force.
On 15 January 2018, the amended implementing regulations of the Law on Intellectual Property of Vietnam, in the form...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
Res Judicata in Trademark Cases in the Philippines
The Philippines Supreme Court’s Decision in Case Number G.R. No. 210693 (2017) found the principle of conclusiveness of judgment (Res Judicata) applies in trademark cases where there exist an...
The Philippines Supreme Court’s Decision in Case Number G.R. No. 210693 (2017) found the principle of conclusiveness of judgment...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
Singapore Update – Bitter Decision for Starbucks
In a recent trade mark decision the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore, has rejected Starbucks’ case against Japanese dairy producer Morinaga Milk and its Mt Rainier trade mark. Starbucks Corporation...
In a recent trade mark decision the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore, has rejected Starbucks’ case against Japanese dairy...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
Changes to Trade Mark Procedures in Vietnam
In November 2017, Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) released an amended Circular announcing some changes to procedures at the National Office of Industrial Property (NOIP). The initial Circular...
In November 2017, Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) released an amended Circular announcing some changes to procedures...
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GREATER CHINA
China Invention Patents can be validated in Cambodia
On 21 September 2017, the State Intellectual Property Office of the People’s Republic of China (SIPO) and Cambodia's Ministry of Industry and Handicrafts (MIH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding...
On 21 September 2017, the State Intellectual Property Office of the People’s Republic of China (SIPO) and Cambodia's Ministry...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
Singapore Update: IPOS releases revised examination guidelines
On 30 October 2017, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) published its revised Examination Guidelines, following legislative changes made to the Singapore Patents Act. The key amendments to...
On 30 October 2017, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) published its revised Examination Guidelines, following legislative changes...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
Indonesia becomes the 100th member of the Madrid Protocol
On 2 October 2017 Indonesia officially became the 100th member of The Protocol Relating to Madrid Agreement concerning the International Registration of Marks (Madrid Protocol).
On 2 October 2017 Indonesia officially became the 100th member of The Protocol Relating to Madrid Agreement concerning the...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
IPOS signals upcoming changes to examination guidelines in Singapore
Based on a circular released by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) on 6 October 2017, there will be upcoming changes to the examination guidelines in Singapore.
Based on a circular released by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) on 6 October 2017, there will...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
Sound Marks in Thailand – From White Noise to Euphony
Registration of sound marks in Thailand has been legally possible since the Thai Trademark Act (No. 3) B.E. 2558 (A.D. 2015) came into force on 28 July 2016. However,...
Registration of sound marks in Thailand has been legally possible since the Thai Trademark Act (No. 3) B.E. 2558...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
Declaration of Actual Use at Renewal
On 1 August 2017, new regulations came into force in the Philippines, which will require trade mark owners to file a Declaration of Actual Use (DAU) within one (1)...
On 1 August 2017, new regulations came into force in the Philippines, which will require trade mark owners to...
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