Enter The Metaverse
By Shanthen Jegatheesan Ever watched the movie Ready Player One and wonder to yourself if someday that would become a reality? Well guys, that someday is much closer than you think. In fact, it’s already here! Today, there are many constantly evolving metaverse platforms that you, the player, can jump into.
Are Movie Review Videos Considered Copyright Infringement?
By Linh Nguyen A video or a clip can go viral, and even become a new trend in the “fertile soil” of social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, which continue to draw millions of visitors per day.
Protecting Trade Dress in Thailand: FIRE TIGER vs. THE FIRE BEAR
By Tipsuda Suttasing Trade dress is the overall appearance and feel of a product or service that identifies the source of the product or service and distinguishes it from that of others. It includes, but is not limited to, color, shape, size, configuration, and product packaging. Trade dress also refers to the overall presentation of […]
PARODY: What is funny to one, may not be funny to all!
By Linh Nguyen “Parody” according to Cambridge dictionary is “writing, music, art, speech, etc. that intentionally copies the style of someone famous or copies a particular situation, making the features or qualities of the original more noticeable in a way that is humorous”. Many of us enjoy a parody because it brings humor, fun and […]
Battle Of The Bunnies
By P. Kandiah It’s the Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese lunar calendar, and the battle of the rabbits has begun!
Can An Expired Trademark Be Forgotten?
By Ngan Pham Much like human life, trademarks also have different fates or destinies from birth to maturity. Some may proceed smoothly to being granted within the statutory time without any challenges from competent authorities, and some may face obstacles due to objections or refusals on various grounds. Even after grant, some may last forever […]
The Phở Thìn Trademark Battle in Vietnam: Lessons for Businesses
By Linh Nguyen PHỞ THÌN is an extremely familiar brand with Hanoian food lovers, especially those who love Phở – a traditional Vietnamese dish. Two well-known places where customers can enjoy the top-class PHỞ THÌN are on two different streets in Hanoi – Dinh Tien Hoang street and Lo Duc street. Despite the two restaurants […]
On The Path To The Hague Agreement
By Wipaphat S. Trossel In compliance with established commitments in the ASEAN IPR Action Plan 2016-2025, Thailand is on its way to joining the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs. Prior to entering the Agreement, the Department of Intellectual Property of Thailand (DIP) had organised public hearings of the Draft Amendments to […]
Destination Branding: How IP Can Boost Tourism
By Wipaphat S. Trossel For many countries, tourism is a catalyst for social development. At the start of 2020, the economic growth of these countries was hard-hit by travel restrictions affecting not only the tourism industry, but also all commercial activities connected to it. As a perennial tourist favourite, Thailand was naturally affected as well. […]
[Vietnam Update] Landscape of Industrial Property Registrations in 2021
By Linh Nguyen 2022 is coming to an end, with the year bringing many developments in Vietnam. As Vietnam recovers from a challenging 2021 due to the impact of COVID-19, let’s take a look at how the country’s Intellectual Property (IP) landscape was affected in 2021. Key Takeaways Patent Growth – Patent filings rose by […]