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Philippines’ Anti-Piracy Efforts Lag as Creative Industries Suffer
As reported by the Manila Standard , the Philippines continues to see its creative economy undermined by digital piracy. Despite clear...
Oliver Walsh
6 days ago2 min read
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Political campaign use of music and copyright complexities in the Philippines
The use of music in political campaigns often leads to disputes between artists and politicians. Political campaigns need licenses to use...
Nick Redfearn
Apr 22 min read
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Call to Revise the Intellectual Property Code Gathers Momentum in the Philippines
Lawmakers and stakeholders in the Philippines are urging a comprehensive revision of the country's Intellectual Property Code to better...
Oliver Walsh
Aug 28, 20242 min read
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Korean National Arrested for Illegal Video Streaming Operations
In a recent crackdown, Philippine immigration authorities apprehended a Korean national named Kim Jongsik in Pampanga. Kim, who has been...
Oliver Walsh
Aug 13, 20241 min read
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IPOPHL Takes Decisive Action Against Piracy, Blocking Eleven YTS Domains in the Philippines
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has intensified its anti-piracy campaign by ordering the blocking of eleven...
Oliver Walsh
May 20, 20242 min read
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Proposed Amendments to the Philippines' Intellectual Property Code
The Philippines has a 71% piracy rate, making it one of Asia's largest consumers of pirated content. Proposed amendments to the...
Oliver Walsh
May 13, 20242 min read
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Annual Piracy Consumer Survey Reveals Shifting Trends in Asia-Pacific Piracy: A Look at the 2024 Report
Despite a decline in traditional piracy methods, the 2024 CAP report warns of a concerning rise in Asia-Pacific piracy fueled by social...
Oliver Walsh
May 7, 20242 min read
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Litigating Philippines copyright disputes on social media?!
Filipino pop singer Shaira Moro shot to fame when her single “Selos” went viral over social media. Discerning listeners pointed out...
Nick Redfearn
Apr 19, 20242 min read
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APAC Piracy: 2023 Hotspots and Success Stories
Torrent Freak reports that a soon-to-be-published joint paper prepared by MUSO and Kearny estimates that there were an astonishing 141...
Oliver Walsh
Jan 24, 20241 min read
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