World Intellectual Property Day on 26th April, also known as World IP Day, though unfortunately not recognised as a national holiday (yet), there are still a number of events and activities happening worldwide to mark the occasion.
A few months ago we looked at how the members of ASEAN would be adapting their IP systems in the run-up to the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) of 2015. We questioned whether it would be business as usual or whether this meant we would see real change in the region allowing for a more fluid and internally-accessible market. We have slowly started noticing a shift, most notably with the Philippines… Continue reading “The Philippines gets IP-ready for the ASEAN Economic Community” »
A guest post from Andrew Conduit, solicitor at SKC, discusses Indonesia’s new Copyright Law. A development that follows international standards and moves legislation closer to the reality of how copyrighted material is actually used.
Continue reading “‘Fair use’ and the new Copyright Law in Indonesia” »
The ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk takes a look ahead towards the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015. Is this the beginning of a new era for foreign companies in Southeast Asia or business as usual?
Somboon Earterasarun, from ASEAN law firm Tilleke & Gibbins, takes a look at the reality of licensing trade marks in Indonesia, with some helpful hints for those confused by the mismatch between the legal requirements and the official procedure.
Continue reading “Recordal of Trademark License Agreements in Indonesia: Reality Check” »