Download or read book South East Asia IP SME Helpdesk written by and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: South-East Asia consists of 10 countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. As most countries in South-East Asia have adopted international treaties and conventions related to intellectual property rights (IPR), the general IPR principles applied across the region are largely consistent. However, as IPR are territorial in nature, and because there are some variations in the implementation of these IPR principles in each country, the IPR enforcement framework across South-East Asia differs from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. The IPR enforcement options available in South-East Asia can be divided into five main categories. When enforcing their IPR in the region, EU SMEs should consider the most appropriate option available based on the specific circumstances.
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Download or read book South East Asia IP SME Helpdesk Guide written by and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Internet usage in South-East Asia has increased significantly over the past 10 years. The number of "netizens" varies in each country with Singapore (82%) being the most connected and Myanmar (2.1%) being the least connected (figures from 2014). Estimates for 2016 report remarkable increase in internet users for Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar which is consistent with rapid economic growth in these countries. The same ranking among the South-East Asian countries however remains the same, with Singapore and Myanmar having the highest and lowest percentage of penetration respectively. Based on these estimates, Myanmar has had the highest growth in Internet usage, posting a six-fold increase in internet users in two years. The number of internet users in the South-East Asia region is expected to grow rapidly over the next decade, facilitated by an increasing availability of broadband technology, low cost mobile devices and ease access to wireless internet. Together with the growing trend towards online shopping and purchasing, the internet, therefore, is an attractive business and marketing platform for many European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working with or within the South-East Asia region.
Download or read book South East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk written by and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Given the increasing prominence and attractiveness of the South-East Asian market, trade mark owners should give these countries serious consideration, even if they do not have immediate plans to expand into the region. A rapid rise in disposable income has signalled a shift: local businesses in South-East Asia are now steadily increasing their product mix in order to meet the growing demands of a rising middle class. It is increasingly common for local businesses to look outside South-East Asia for 'inspiration', a trend that could easily lead to products branded and/or developed in other markets being imitated. Many trade mark owners are confronted with this harsh reality too late: only when their branding has been already copied by or registered to local parties. Generally speaking, a trade mark is a sign to distinguish goods and services of one undertaking from others in the market, one over which the owner has an exclusive right. Trade marks are words, names, phrases, symbols, designs, images, distinctive features or a combination of these elements that can be represented graphically. At the time of writing, trade marks consisting of the shape of goods or their packaging in three-dimensional form can be registered in all South-East Asian countries except Myanmar. With recent changes and amendments to intellectual property (IP) laws, other non-traditional marks, such as sound and scent, were adopted for registration in Singapore, Brunei and Malaysia (in the last one the law will take effect by the end of 2019), while Indonesia and Thailand now accept sound trade marks for registration.
Download or read book South East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk written by and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The term 'smart city' describes a framework, predominantly composed of information and communication technologies (ICT), that seeks to gather and organise data from multiple sources to enable the more efficient and sustainable management of an urban area.
Download or read book South East Asia IP SME Helpdesk Guide written by and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intellectual Property Rights ("IPR") refer generally to the collection of rights that the owners of intellectual property ("IP") are entitled to enjoy. IP exists in many forms such as a company logo, an advertising slogan, a unique process or a way of doing things, a new music score, a new drug composition, or a creative piece of furniture design, amongst others. All these various forms of IP share a common characteristic - they are creations of the mind and feature unique and distinguishing characteristics that differentiates them from other IP. In the business world, this uniqueness is economically valuable. Inventions, for example, typically enjoy a natural monopoly because inventions are, by nature, different from existing technology, and can potentially secure newfound profits for the owner. A new song can propel a musician from obscurity to stardom or a newly patented technology can be the pivotal step for a start-up to scale up and become the next leader in its market segment. Because IP is both unique and valuable and is a key component for growth of businesses, owners of IP should take care to protect their IPR, restricting or excluding the use of their IP by others. Enforcement of IPR achieves this need and is an important aspect of IP strategy for EU SMEs.
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Download or read book South East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk written by and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), as intangible assets, are a key factor in the competitiveness of all businesses in the global economy. Intellectual Property (IP) is a primary method for securing a return on investment in innovation, and is particularly relevant to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) when they internationalise their business to areas such as Southeast Asia. Not only a way to help you protect your innovations from competitors, IP assets can also be an important source of cash flow for SMEs through licensing deals or selling IP, as well as a significant pull-factor when attracting investors. Although SMEs often have limited time and resources, it is important to be aware of how IP can be valuable to your business. IP infringement is one of the most common concerns for businesses when dealing with ASEAN countries, and could lead to loss of business, revenue, reputation and competitive advantage, both in Southeast Asia and in core domestic markets, unless you take proactive steps to protect your IP and deter potential infringers.
Download or read book South East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk written by and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Financial technologies' (Fintech) describes the use of technology to provide financial services. This includes the use of new technologies to provide existing services such as the use of smartphone applications to provide access to banking and mobile payments, and also to new services, for example cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin.
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Download or read book Free South East Asia IPR Advice for European SMEs written by and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk provides free information and services in the form of jargon-free first-line confidential advice on intellectual property and related issues, plus training materials and online resources. The Helpdesk raises awareness about IPR matters in South-East Asia affecting European SMEs, and helps them make informed IPR decisions.
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Download or read book South East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk Latin America IPR SME Helpdesk China IPR SME Helpdesk Latin America IPR SME Helpdesk written by and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide provides an overview of Intellectual Property (IP) protection strategy for EU SMEs specifically on how to be ready before, during and after a trade fair or exhibition in China, South-East Asia and Latin-America. Trade fairs provide IP owners with the opportunity to present their innovations and ideas to potential business partners and customers. In addition, participation in exhibitions and trade fairs allows them to learn from and collaborate with other innovators. With the advent of increasingly integrated global-value chains and the continuous drive to innovate, trade fairs have become one of the most important and most efficient instruments for accessing new markets worldwide. From a prevention point of view, although attending a trade fair or exhibition can reap substantial benefits, SMEs should be aware of the possible IP risks that are implied. There is for example the risk that by disclosing your innovations to the public you are exposing yourself to third parties copying and infringing your IP. When talking about 'infringement' in this guide, it is important to note that we do not solely refer to mere counterfeiting of a product or un-authorised usage of a brand.
Download or read book South East Asia IP SME Helpdesk written by and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Information Technology services and software sector in South-East Asia has been booming in recent years as South-East Asian nations continue to develop and flourish. In particular, South-East Asia is experiencing a rapid growth of Internet, digital, social media and mobile activities. With more than 320 million Internet users in January 2017, increasing connectivity and therefore dependence on computer technology is to be expected in this region. This translates to growth in the software industry as well, as computers cannot operate without software. "Software" is commonly understood to refer to a group of programmes, instructions, codes and other documentation related to the operation of a computerised system. As opposed to the hardware of a system, software comprises only non-physical online information and data. In the ASEAN ICT Masterplan 2020, the importance of a digitally-enabled ASEAN Community in furthering economic and social development is recognised, and undoubtedly software play a crucial role in the realisation of this digitally-enabled ASEAN Community. While there might be various categories of software, generally, there are three common ones: i) system, ii) utility and iii) application software. Generally, a variety of intellectual property (IP) issues may arise in the software industry in South-East Asia.
Download or read book South East Asia IP SME Helpdesk written by and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are significant opportunities for European-based small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in SEA. However, as IoT devices by their nature typically require the application of several interdependent technologies, an SME is unlikely to provide solutions in all areas. Therefore it may need to disclose its innovations to third parties, increasing the risk of copying if preventive measures are not put in place (even before entry to the market is considered). Therefore, it is important to establish a comprehensive intellectual property (IP) strategy that considers all available forms of IP protection in order to minimise the risks associated with entering markets in the SEA.
Download or read book South East Asia IP SME Helpdesk written by and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As an European SME doing business in South-East Asia, protecting your intellectual property rights (IPR) in these markets is essential to business success. An industrial design right, also known as a design patent in certain jurisdictions, is an exclusive right, which protects designs which confer a competitive edge to the owner over his competitors due to their aesthetic appeal. Industrial designs can take the form of either two- or three-dimensional shapes, configuration or patterns. Prominent examples include the iPod, shape of the Coca Cola bottle, computer icons, and even the design of mobile applications. In order to obtain industrial design protection, the designer or owner must file an application to register the design. Similar to patents, protection for industrial rights lasts for a limited period of time and the duration can vary from country to country. Generally, protection lasts for at least 10 years. Like all IP rights, industrial design rights are territorial in nature and protection is limited to the jurisdiction in which it is registered. Industrial rights protection can be a valuable asset to businesses. The success of a product or service is usually influenced by its visual appearance, where aesthetic appeal is one of the critical factors influencing consumer decisions. It is important for owners of industrial designs to draw up a protection strategy which coheres with the business strategy for the product or service in question.
