The Philippines, through the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), launched on Tuesday the Philippine Geographical Indications (GI) Logo, marking a key step in strengthening the country’s GI system and elevating the visibility of Philippine origin-based products in the market. The GI Logo, developed by the Bureau of Trademarks, is designed to serve as an official mark that certifies authentic GI products, allowing consumers to easily identify goods linked to specific geographic origins and recognized qualities.
The logo features a location pin shape to highlight the idea of origin, marking products as inseparable from where they come from. The three stars, drawn from the Philippine flag, signify Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, reflecting that GI products can emerge from any region. At the center, the sun symbolizes vitality, excellence and the richness of Philippine heritage. Rendered in blue, red and gold, the Logo affirms a mark that is distinctly and proudly Filipino.
Taylor Swift files trademarks for voice and image amid concern over AI misuse
Taylor Swift has filed applications to trademark her voice and image in a move seemingly designed to protect against AI misuse. On 24 April, Swift’s company TAS Rights Management filed three trademark applications, Variety reports. Two of these are sound trademarks that cover Swift saying the phrases “Hey, it’s Taylor Swift” and “Hey, it’s Taylor.” The third application seeks to trademark the well-known shot of Swift on stage during her Eras tour, describing “a photograph of Taylor Swift holding a pink guitar, with a black strap and wearing a multi-colored iridescent bodysuit with silver boots.
毎年4月26日は世界知的財産の日として知的財産についての啓蒙活動やイベントが世界的に行われます。world ip dayでは毎年そのテーマが掲げられており、今年は”IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate (IPとスポーツ:位置についてー用意ー革新)”となっています。世界知的財産の日は、1967年に設立された世界知的所有権機関(WIPO)の設立記念日です。
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