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SG Patents Fast: A Smoother Roadmap for Quicker Patent Processing in Singapore
Singapore’s Intellectual Property Office has recently introduced a refined patent acceleration scheme known as SG Patents Fast, launched...
Jul 292 min read


Major Trademark Law Changes in South Korea Effective July 2025
Introduction and Overview of Amendments The National Assembly of the Republic of Korea enacted substantial amendments to the Trademark...
Jul 172 min read


Vietnam Enacts Landmark Law to Boost Digital Technology Sector Including Semiconductors, AI, and Digital Assets
Legislative Overview The Vietnam’s National Assembly has recently approved the Law on Digital Technology Industry (DTI Law) during its...
Jul 142 min read


New Japan AI Act Redefines Regulatory Approach with Soft Law Mechanism
Introduction and Key Objectives Japan recently introduced a landmark piece of legislation known as the Act on the Promotion of Research...
Jul 112 min read


South Korea Tax Tribunal Classifies Royalties for Foreign Patents Used Domestically as Korean-Source Income
Key Decision and Statutory Basis On April 18, 2025, the South Korean Tax Tribunal issued its decision in Case No. Josim 2025Jung0213,...
Jul 82 min read


China’s Nanjing IP Center Bans AI-Generated Patent Applications in Pre-Examination Process
Regulatory Directive and Procedural Context The Nanjing Intellectual Property Protection Center (NIPPC) issued a formal directive on the...
Jul 72 min read


Japan IP Court Recognizes Patent Infringement in Cosmetic Medical Activity for the First Time
Judicial Determination and Statutory Context The Grand Panel of the Intellectual Property High Court of Japan rendered a seminal judgment...
Jul 72 min read
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