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The Law Behind The Headlines: Key IP Principles In Five Celebrity Cases
Tilleke & Gibbins are most popular: within Cannabis & Hemp, Food, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences and International Law topic(s) in Asia Intellectual property (IP) protection sometimes hinges on fame and recognition. However, this alone will not always be sufficient to overcome an IP dispute when it involves contractual obligations or registered rights.
Franchise Agreements In Thailand: Nonrefundable Fees And Purchasing Conditions
Tilleke & Gibbins are most popular: within Cannabis & Hemp topic(s) in Asia Thailand currently lacks a specific franchise act. Consequently, the legality of any franchise agreement is determined by its compliance with various existing laws, such as the Civil and Commercial Code, the Trademark Act B.E. 2534 (1991) (as amended), and the Unfair Contract Terms Act B.E. 2530 (1997). Thailand is a freedom-to-contract jurisdiction.
AI Cases In The UK And The US: What Could They Mean For AI Globally?
Three American giants are actively protecting their intellectual property rights against generative AI, as two legal battles commence on both sides of the Atlantic. In the UK, Seattle-based media company Getty Images accuses UK-based Stability AI of multiple IP infringements. In the US, The Walt Disney Company and Universal Studios are teaming up against Midjourney, an AI startup, with their main ground being copyright infringement.
Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement Talks Advance Toward Christmas 2025 Deadline
With the fifth round of negotiations between Thailand and the EU for the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) now complete and the sixth round scheduled for June, both sides appear to be well on the way to meeting the desired Christmas 2025 deadline. The latest discussions were held in Brussels, and Pichai Naripthaphan, Thailand's commerce minister, announced that the two sides have reached agreement on two chapters: Customs and Trade Facilitation, and Sustainable Food Systems.
Intellectual property gaps in EU-Thailand FTA negotiations
Following the conclusion of the fourth round of EU–Thailand free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations in Bangkok in November 2024, the newly released summary report highlights potential intellectual property (IP) changes that may emerge from these discussions. Below is a summary of some of the key IP protection terms under negotiation. Thai copyright law protects works for the author’s lifetime plus 50 years, while the EU proposes extending this by 20 years.
The EU-Thailand FTA Intellectual Property Gap
The fourth round of negotiations of the EU-Thailand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) wrapped up in Bangkok in November 2024. Now that the latest summary report is out, it is worth highlighting some of the intellectual property (IP)-related changes we might see once the chapter is complete. If Thailand were to agree to follow the EU proposal, we would see the term of protection for copyright extended. Currently under Thai law, protection is the life of the author plus fifty years.
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