Well-Known Marks Are Now Registered Ex-Parte in The Philippines
By Ma. Syril Diesta In a significant development for brand owners, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has allowed the ex-parte registration of well-known marks in the Philippines. With the issuance of Memorandum Circular No. 2025-009 effective 28 April 2025, IPOPHL has officially launched the Rules and Regulations for the Declaration and Creation […]
Sowing Innovation: How Plant Variety Protection Supports Myanmar’s Agricultural Growth
By Khin Yupar Plant Variety Protection (PVP) is a form of intellectual property (IP) right that grants exclusive rights to breeders of new plant varieties. It incentivizes innovation in agriculture by allowing plant breeders to control the propagation of their new varieties for a defined period, for developing nations like Myanmar, PVP has the potential […]
Fair Play in Franchising – How Section 20 Protects You from Discrimination
By G. Yeshanthan Nair When stepping into the world of franchising, fairness is not just a courtesy, it’s a legal requirement. Section 20 of Malaysia’s Franchise Act 1998 serves as a vital safeguard against discriminatory practices within franchise systems. For both aspiring and current franchisees, understanding this provision is key to protecting your rights and […]