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.
Indonesia Boosts Patent Process with South Korea: New PPH Agreement Signed
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.
Can I Sing Your Song? A Story Behind Copyright Use
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 bands, one group that shone brightly was “KOES PLUS.”
The Battle of Human vs Machine Translation: Which Reigns Supreme?
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 created a perfect opportunity for machine translations to seize control of the market and potentially replace professional human translators…or has it?
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, enabling computers to mimic human-like creative processes and generate unique outputs.
[AsiaWide Franchise] The Importance of Distinctiveness in Trademarks
[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…
Delving Deeper Into Myanmar’s Approaching Copyright Law In October 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.
[30 August 2023] Movio: Be The Winner – Strategi Perlindungan Kekayaan Intelektual untuk Menangkan Kompetisi Bisnis
Battle of the Brands: BEABA v Biba (Zhejiang) Nursing Products Co., Ltd
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?