Myanmar’s New Copyright and Design Laws Explained
On October 18, 2023, Myanmar’s State Administration Council announced that the enforcement of the Industrial Design Law and Copyright Law, both enacted in 2019, will be effective from October 31, 2023. This establishes the new protection framework for industrial designs and copyrights. Key Takeaways Myanmar’s New IP Framework – the Industrial Design Law and Copyright […]
Indonesia Boosts Patent Process with new PPH Agreement
A decade after signing a Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) MOU with Japan in 2013, Indonesia signed another important PPH MOU with South Korea on 8 September 2023. Key Takeaways Lucasfilm Protects Every Detail – Character names, planets, and iconic phrases are all trademarked to secure the Star Wars brand. Legal Action Defends the Galaxy – […]
Koes Plus vs. TI KOES: Copyright Battles in Indonesian Music
By Carola Monintja & Ardian Yuliarsya Many of us are undoubtedly familiar with legendary bands such as The Beatles, Queen, The Rolling Stones, and The Bee Gees. These iconic bands have left an indelible mark on the music industry, and their names continue to resonate even today. In Indonesia, during the era of flower generation […]
What’s New in Myanmar’s Industrial Design Registration
The Battle of Human vs Machine Translation: Which Is Better?
By Tiwaysyya Segaran Translation plays a crucial role in the global expansion of companies around the world. With the ever-increasing demand for accurate translations of legal documents, technical documents, websites, and other marketing materials, it is no surprise that the global language services market’s estimated net worth is USD 60.68 billion. This rapid escalation has […]
A Guide to Protecting AI-Related Technologies in Thailand
By Wipaphat S. Trossel Thailand, renowned for its rich cultural heritage, has always embraced artistic endeavors and innovative thinking. With the advent of AI, a new wave of creative possibilities has emerged, pushing boundaries and challenging traditional notions of creativity. AI-generated works harness the power of machine learning algorithms to analyze vast amounts of data, […]
[The Intern Interview] Tiwaysyya Segaran
We asked Tiwaysyya to share some thoughts on her experience with us, and here’s what she had to say…
Myanmar Copyright Law Updates and Registration Process in 2023
The existing Copyright Act in Myanmar came into force on 24 February 1914. According to this law, copyright ownership lasts for the life of the creator plus fifty years after their death. The Act covers literary, dramatic, artistic, and musical works. Key Takeaways Myanmar’s New Copyright Law Enacted – The updated Copyright Act, passed in […]
Battle of the Brands: BEABA v Biba (Zhejiang) Nursing Products
By Sajjaratul Yaqeen As a business owner, you may encounter copycats who create a trademark that bears a striking resemblance to your own registered trademark. When faced with such situations, what do you do? What action can you take?
What is the code of your consciousness?: Exploring the Language of Your Thoughts
By Jasmine Lim You won’t usually think about this, but we think in a language. For most, that language is most likely their mother tongue. For others, it is the language that they grew up with (that’s why non-English people can be native English speakers).