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A New Era Begins: Timor-Leste Approves Industrial Property Code in 2025 back to blog Category:The New IP Code Sources: Govt approves Industrial Property Code (TATOLI News, Feb 2025) Introduction February 2025 marked a watershed moment for Southeast Asia’s newest nation. The Council of Ministers of Timor-Leste officially approved the draft Industrial Property Code, a critical requirement for its accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and full integration into ASEAN.   From “Notice” to “Registration” For decades, brand owners had to rely on “Cautionary Notices” published in newspapers—a “wild west” system with limited legal weight. The new Code will finally establish a formal Intellectual Property Office and a proper registry for trademarks and patents. This transitions the country from a “First-to-Use” (common law) system to a formal “First-to-File” statutory regime.   What You Must Do Now The transition period will be critical. It is expected that existing Cautionary Notices will need to be re-filed as formal applications to maintain priority. Brands that fail to make this jump could lose their rights to squatters who file first under the new system. How ASEAN IPR Helps: The window to convert your “Notice” into a “Registration” will likely be short. ASEAN IPR is monitoring the Dili government’s announcements daily. We are preparing “Re-registration Packages” for our clients to ensure that the moment the new Registry opens its doors, your applications are at the front of the line. Other Blogs Compulsory Licensing & New Grounds for Patent Invalidation in Vietnam • December 15, 2025 • vietnam blog Compulsory Licensing & New Grounds for Patent Invalidation in Vietnam back to blog Category:Patent Strategy Sources: Amendments to Vietnam’s IP Laws to … The End of the UGC Loophole: Indonesia’s Constitutional Court Rules on Content Piracy • December 15, 2025 • indonesia blog The End of the UGC Loophole: Indonesia’s Constitutional Court Rules on Content Piracy back to blog Category:Copyright & Digital Platforms Sources: Indonesia … Vietnam’s 2025 Legal Shift: The “Fast-Track” Era Begins • December 15, 2025 • vietnam blog Vietnam’s 2025 Legal Shift: The “Fast-Track” Era Begins back to blog Category:The New IP Law Sources: Vietnam’s Amended IP Law Changes Requirements … Cambodia’s Digital Leap: Mandatory Online Filings & The “5th Year” Trap • December 15, 2025 • cambodia blog Cambodia’s Digital Leap: Mandatory Online Filings & The “5th Year” Trap back to blog Category:Patent Renewals Sources: IP Protection in Cambodia (Update …

Timor-Leste Joins ASEAN: What It Means for Your IP Strategy back to blog Category:ASEAN Accession Sources: East Timor IP Guide 2025 (Asia IP) Timor-Leste ASEAN Accession Media Guide (Gov.tl) Introduction On October 26, 2025, Timor-Leste officially became the 11th member of ASEAN. This historic accession is not just diplomatic; it triggers a flood of economic obligations, including the harmonization of intellectual property laws with the rest of the region.   The “ASEAN Way” for IP As an ASEAN member, Timor-Leste is now on the path to joining regional frameworks like the ASEAN Patent Examination Co-operation (ASPEC) and potentially the Madrid Protocol in the coming years. This means the isolated market of Dili is about to become plug-and-play with your broader Southeast Asian strategy. Investment Influx = Infringement Risk With ASEAN membership comes foreign direct investment. As global brands enter Dili, the risk of “bad faith” trademark squatting increases. Squatters often rush to register famous marks in newly opened markets, hoping to sell them back to the rightful owners. How ASEAN IPR Helps: Timor-Leste is the final frontier for your ASEAN portfolio. ASEAN IPR helps you “stake your claim” in this emerging market. We manage the publication of Cautionary Notices now to establish a prior right, deterring squatters before the full legal floodgates open post-accession. Other Blogs Cambodia’s Digital Leap: Mandatory Online Filings & The “5th Year” Trap • December 15, 2025 • cambodia blog Cambodia’s Digital Leap: Mandatory Online Filings & The “5th Year” Trap back to blog Category:Patent Renewals Sources: IP Protection in Cambodia (Update … Strict Liability: Understanding IP Enforcement in Brunei • December 16, 2025 • Brunei Darussalam blog Strict Liability: Understanding IP Enforcement in Brunei back to blog Category:Enforcement & Customs Sources: Brunei IP Guide 2025 (Asia IP) Introduction Brunei … Accelerating Innovation: Brunei Leveraging Global Partners for Faster Patents • December 16, 2025 • Brunei Darussalam blog Accelerating Innovation: Brunei Leveraging Global Partners for Faster Patents back to blog Category:Patent Cooperation Sources: BruIPO & CNIPA Substantive Patent Examination Training … Thailand’s New Patent Draft Act: Green Innovation Gets the Fast Lane • December 15, 2025 • Thailand blog Thailand’s New Patent Draft Act: Green Innovation Gets the Fast Lane back to blog Category:Patent Law Reform Sources: Updates on the New …