IPOPHL sets Mandatory Payment of Issuance and Publication Fees at the Time Of Filing A Request for Renewal of Trademark in Philippines

By Syril Diesta In order to streamline work processes and automate business-related transactions pertaining to the renewal of trademark registrations, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has issued Memorandum Circular No. 2024-0023, which took effect on 25 July 2024, which amends IPOPHL Memorandum Circular No. 2023-001, or the Rules and Regulations on Trademarks, […]

[Series 2] Business Name Versus Trademark: Crafting Your Business Identity Amidst Legal Harmony

By Linh Nguyen Overview of the law case Parties: Plaintiff: Dat Xanh Group (abbreviated as DXG) Defendant: Real Estate Dat Xanh 47 Company Limited (abbreviated as DX 47). DXG, having business registration granted by Department of Planning and Investment in Hochiminh on 23/11/2003, owns trademarks “Dat Xanh” protected under several trademark registrations since 05/03/2009. The […]

Artificial Intelligence in Indonesia

By Carla Monintja We are all aware of the growing presence of AI in modern life and how it has become inseparable from our daily routines. But what exactly is AI? AI, or Artificial Intelligence, is a technology developed by humans to simplify various aspects of our lives.