Celebrating Female Ingenuity: Talented ASEAN Women Inventors
By Linh Nguyen Time flies, and World Intellectual Property Day – held annually on 26 April – is just around the corner. This year’s theme is “Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity”.
Accession to Budapest Treaty: A Game-Changer for IP Protection in Indonesia
By Hapsari Dwi Astuti and Carola Monintja The Indonesian Government recently made a historical decision to join the Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Microorganisms for the Purposes of Patent Procedure on 13 July 2022, after more than 40 years since the establishment of the Treaty.
Utility Solutions in Vietnam: An Alternative Route to Patent Protection
By Linh Nguyen Numerous resources – time, money and effort – are invested when creating an invention, in the hopes of getting a successful patent and thereafter using it as springboard for further innovation and growth. But when your patent application is rejected because the invention is found to lack the inventive step criteria upon […]
Thailand’s Target Patent Fast-Track Program for Medical Innovations
By Saowanee Leewijitsin In order to help solve the public health problems that we currently face, as well as drive Thailand to be a developed country through advancements in innovation and technology as per the national strategy plan, the Department of Intellectual Property, Thailand (DIP) has launched the “Target Patent Fast-Track Program” with the aim […]
Does “Publish First, Patent Later” Always Ruin Your Chances Of Obtaining A Patent?
By Saowanee Leewijitsin We are always told that new inventions or designs need to be kept confidential prior to applying for patent protection. This is because, to be granted a valid patent, “novelty” is the most necessary requirement for all kinds of patents (i.e., invention patent, product design patent and petty patent). Disclosure in any […]
Robotic Birds In The Sky
By Elana Szabo Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones, are at the frontier of emerging technologies. While drones are most commonly known for their innovation within the intelligence, surveillance, and entertainment spheres, they are capable of so much more.
Practical Patents for Pets?
By Jasmine Lim Who doesn’t love animals? Whether it’s the common “kucing” (cat) or the rare reptile, most humans have a connection with their furry – or not-so-furry – friends. That said, many inventions have been designed for us to conveniently spend more time with our pets, ease their maintenance and relieve our pets […]
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.
Food at Your Doorstep – Just One Click Away!
By Nor Hafieza Remember the days when we ignored our cravings for our favorite meal because of the thought of having to face bad traffic, unfavourable weather, the need to dress up, limited parking slots, and long queues at the restaurants?
COVID-19 Pandemic: IP Issues & Challenges
By P. Kandiah While the COVID-19 pandemic enrages the world, there are frantic efforts to produce effective and safe vaccines, to invent covid detection methods and kits, and to find cures for the potentially fatal sickness around the world.