International Design Registration Designating Vietnam
By Linh Nguyen Pursuant to international norms, the protection of industrial design is jurisdictional, meaning it is limited within the boundary of the territory where the application for protection is submitted and granted. To obtain protection in various jurisdictions, each industrial design application must conform with the specific rules and procedures of each country.
Getting Royalty Rates Right: What Franchisors Need to Know
By Georgina Scott Royalties are an indispensable aspect of a franchise business. However, deciding on a suitable royalty rate can be difficult! Oftentimes, it is a delicate balancing act between two significant risks: undervaluing your brand or franchisees paying an unreasonable amount. Key Takeaways Royalties Are the Backbone of Franchising – These recurring fees ensure […]
Artificial Intelligence and Patent Rights
By Hemanisha Baskaran Remember how we used to be awed by robots when we were kids? Growing up watching futuristic movies like A.I.: Artificial Intelligence, I, Robot, Ex Machina (English movies); Enthiran and its sequel, 2.0 (Tamil movies), I used to wonder what the future would be like when we co-exist with advanced technology.
Of COVID-19 and IP Waivers
By Sharrmila Palanyandy The first COVID-19 cases were reported in Wuhan, China in late 2019. The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of COVID-19 to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 30 January 2020 and characterized it as a pandemic on 11 March 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic remains […]