Monday IPDate September 4, 2023
World IP news: from ASEAN and New ZealandPatent news
ASEAN Intellectual Property Register launched
On 20 August 2023, ASEAN, in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), launched the ASEAN Intellectual Property (IP) Register.The ASEAN IP Register is a one-stop IP information portal maintained by WIPO that will incorporate up-to-date IP data from all 10 ASEAN member states.
Trademark news
Changes to Geographical Indications law needed for EU-NZ Free Trade Agreement
In July 2023, New Zealand signed a free trade agreement with the European Union. Implementation of the agreement will require changes to the Geographical Indications (Wine and Spirits) Registration Act 2006.