Key Updates in Indonesia’s Patent Law: What You Need to Know
By Carola Monintja Innovation and intellectual property are the driving forces behind progress, and Indonesia is stepping up to the plate. With the enactment of Law No. 65 of 2024 on October 28th, Indonesia has made sweeping changes to its Patent Law No. 13 of 2016. These updates aim to modernize the patent landscape, making […]
Understanding Patent Registration in Myanmar
By Khin Yupar Lin On 31st May 2024, Myanmar introduced a new Patent Law, marking a significant milestone in the country’s intellectual property (IP) system. The official patent registration system went live on 31st October 2024, enabling businesses to submit patent applications both online and in-person. This article covers key aspects of Myanmar’s patent registration […]
Southeast Asian Patent and Trademark Prosecution Guide
Third Party Observations in Malaysia Change Patent Examinations
By Aaina Kamillia Third-Party Observations (TPO) empower businesses, innovators, and individuals to ensure that only legitimate, novel, and inventive inventions receive patent protection. With the launch of our new Third-Party Observation Filing Service, you now have a powerful tool to challenge patent applications that fail to meet Malaysia’s legal standards for patentability. What is a […]
AI’s Growing Impact in Indonesia and it’s Regulatory Approach
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.
Myanmar’s Patent Law Comes into Effect
The Myanmar Patent Law, enacted on March 11, 2019, came into effect on May 31, 2024, with notification 106/2024 issued by the Ministry of Commerce. On June 4, 2024, the patent law was published under notification 43/2024 by the Ministry. Now that the law has come into effect, owners of inventions can soon file applications […]
Alternative Meats and Patents: Driving Innovation in Food Systems
By Tiwaysyya Segaran In 2016, a company named Impossible Foods introduced a truly impossible food: a vegetarian burger that bleeds. Gimmicky as it was, the proof of the pudding, as they say, is in the eating, and people were amazed at how closely the vegetarian burger simulated a beef burger.
Medical Cannabis Legalization and Patent Trends in Thailand
By Whipaphat S. Trossel In Thailand, cannabis is legal for personal use in private areas but prohibited in public areas. Recreational use of cannabis has been decriminalized since 2022. Since legalization, over 1.1 million Thai people have registered for licenses to grow cannabis and the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTTAM) has issued […]
Expedited Patent Examination in Thailand with PPH ASPEC
By Pakawan Yuratai The patenting process has long been known for being a long waiting game. Not only do applicants need to have an invention that is new, inventive, and industrially applicable, they need to also have the patience of a saint to win at this game.
Protecting Culinary Innovations with IP Rights
By Rachapat Sumjinda Food entrepreneurs contribute to the diversity of food products in the market. By exploring the critical role of Intellectual Property (IP) rights in safeguarding and promoting innovation within the food industry, from the inception of culinary ideas to their presentation at the dinner table, various forms of IP protections are available to […]