WIPO Internship for Students and Graduates: New Opportunity at the WIPO Japan Office
The World Intellectual Property Organization is the global forum for intellectual property services, policy, and cooperation. As a United Nations specialized agency, it administers international treaties that protect innovation and creativity worldwide. To support these legal and administrative frameworks at a national level, the organization relies on its external network. The WIPO Japan Office in […]
WIPO Director General Daren Tang Visits Mexico to Promote Innovation, Growth, and Effective IP Enforcement
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) continues to build closer ties with member states to advance global intellectual property systems. As part of this effort, WIPO Director General Daren Tang traveled to Mexico for an official visit from May 21 to 22, 2026. This WIPO Director General Mexico visit marked a practical step toward aligning […]
Republic of Moldova Becomes 40th Member State of the European Patent Organisation
International intellectual property law reached a major turning point on 1 June 2026. On this date, the Republic of Moldova joined the European Patent Organization. This structural change follows the deposit of its instrument of accession to the European Patent Convention (EPC) on 25 March 2026. What does this mean for practitioners? It means the […]
WIPO Launches IP Clinics in Lao PDR and Cambodia to Empower SMEs
All small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Southeast Asia are advised to prioritize the formal protection of their intellectual property. The WIPO launches IP Clinics in Lao PDR and Cambodia to address a specific legal vulnerability: the lack of enforceable rights for unregistered assets. Relying on product quality is no longer a viable legal defense. […]
WIPO Women and IP Symposium 2026: Protecting Female Innovation
The gender gap in global patent filings limits economic growth and stalls technological progress. We organized the WIPO Women and IP Symposium 2026 to address the legal and procedural hurdles that specifically affect female inventors and creators. This consultation outlines how intellectual property (IP) frameworks are changing to support more inclusive innovation. Current Legal Disparities in […]
Expiry of the SIPP Scheme in India: Impact on Startups and IP Protection
The Indian government’s dedicated support for startup Trademark and Patent filing has undergone a major transition. As of March 31, 2026, the SIPP Scheme in India Expiry became effective, ending the program that provided free legal facilitators to emerging businesses. We’ve prepared this briefing to explain how this change affects your filing costs and what […]
CNIPA Deputy Commissioner Visits WIPO and EUIPO to Strengthen IP Cooperation
A high-level representative from the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) recently concluded a mission to Europe. The visit centered on high-stakes diplomacy. During the trip, the CNIPA Deputy Commissioner met with leaders at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). These sessions focused on aligning regulatory frameworks […]
NFT Intellectual Property Rights Explained: What Do Buyers Actually Own?
The surge in digital asset transactions makes it vital to understand NFT Intellectual Property Rights. Many buyers assume that purchasing a token means they own the legal copyright to the art. But it’s rarely that simple. In the current legal climate, the gap between owning a token and owning the work itself is a core […]
Dupe Culture and Trademark Law: When Does Copying Become Infringement?
Social media has fundamentally changed how we shop. This shift created a trend known as Dupe Culture. From luxury leather goods to high-end serums, “dupes” offer a lookalike experience without the premium price tag. But where does the consumer’s bargain end and a legal violation begin? We need to look closely at the friction between […]
Delhi High Court Rules Against Ilaiyaraaja in ‘En Iniya Pon Nilave’ Copyright Case
The Indian music industry recently faced a major legal shift regarding Intellectual Property Rights. Following a high-stakes judicial order, the Delhi High Court ruled against the renowned composer in the Ilaiyaraaja vs Saregama Copyright Dispute. This specific IP litigation involves the ownership and commercial exploitation of the hit Tamil song ‘En Iniya Pon Nilave’ from […]