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2023 IP Filings Overview World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) recently published a report related to overview of 2023 International IP Filings. In the report 2023 report, there were 272,600 international patent applications, which is a decrease of 1.8% compared to the previous year. The top users of WIPO’s Patent Cooperation Treaty for international patent […]
Copyright Protection For Dance Routines Choreographer, Kyle Hanagami vs Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite. Copyright Protection For Dance Routines On November 1st, a federal appeals court made a groundbreaking ruling on copyright protection for dance routines, reviving a case that accuses Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, of stealing copyrighted dance moves from choreographer […]
Porsche’s Electric Vehicle Trademark: Porsche‘s recent attempt to secure a trademark for the distinctive sound tailored for its electric vehicles within Europe has encountered a setback. The European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has declined the application, citing a lack of distinctiveness. Emphasizing the characteristics of the sound as “futuristic, melodious, and rhythmic, with identifiable motives […]
Introduction Understanding the trends and changes in applicant and registration numbers is crucial for assessing the demand and interest in a particular context. This article examines the historical data of Malaysian and foreign applicants and registrations, shedding light on significant shifts in demand and providing insights for future predictions. Read on to discover the patterns […]