COSPLAY and Intellectual Property: Navigating the Legal Landscape Cosplay has become popular again as a form of pop culture activity since the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions ended. Malls in all corners compete to host various events featuring Cosplayers to increase visitors. But not many people know that Cosplay is an activity on the “edge of the…
When we think of basketball, the first things that come to mind are slam dunks, crossovers, and buzzer-beating shots. But did you know that the world of basketball also involves its fair share of Intellectual Property? From iconic logos to innovative technologies, the game has its own unique IP game. Let’s take a jump shot…
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) launched the ASEAN Intellectual Property (IP) Register on August 20, 2023, in Semarang, Indonesia. The IP Register is a one-stop technology developed by the ASEAN Intellectual Property Office to facilitate the exchange of data on Patents, Trademarks, Industrial Designs, and others…
The toy industry is one of the most promising businesses for IP businesses. Of the total circulation of money, which has reached USD 107.4 billion in 2022 alone, more than 80% is Intellectual Property (IP) based toys. The best sellers were toys from IP Barbie, Disney Princess, Marvel, Star Wars, Pokemon, Minecraft, and Harry Potter.…