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Reverse engineering disassembled

Reverse engineering disassembled

31 January 2023

While reverse engineering often comes with a negative connotation, particularly when it comes to patent infringement, the process has many benefits for businesses

BIP Asia: Hong Kong will rise as a regional IP trading hub, officials say

BIP Asia: Hong Kong will rise as a regional IP trading hub, officials say

31 January 2023

Hong Kong is back in business, Hong Kong’s chief executive declared at the opening of the city’s Business of IP Asia Forum.

BIP Asia: Experts share ideas about IP commercialization

BIP Asia: Experts share ideas about IP commercialization

31 January 2023

Owning intellectual property is one thing; making money from it is altogether different.

The cannabis industry in the IP arena

The cannabis industry in the IP arena

31 December 2022

When it comes to the legalization of cannabis, Asia lags behind Europe and North America, reports Excel V. Dyquiangco.

The trends in IP in 2023

The trends in IP in 2023

30 November 2022

Digital assets have been the name of the game for IP lawyers in 2022, from the Metaverse to NFTs and more use of blockchain technologies.

Patents are for the weak?

Patents are for the weak?

30 November 2022

Elon Musk recently told a CNBC audience that “patents are for the weak.” Do lawyers agree with Musk, or is the SpaceX owner out of orbit? | Espie Angelica A. de Leon

EXAMINING PATENTS IN THE MINING INDUSTRY

EXAMINING PATENTS IN THE MINING INDUSTRY

30 November 2022

Climate change is resulting in companies and consumers alike driving increasing use of green technology. Industries that are vital to the lives of people worldwide are incorporating such technologies, including the mining industry.

Advantages and drawbacks of the arbitration of IP disputes

Advantages and drawbacks of the arbitration of IP disputes

31 October 2022

Increasing numbers of parties in IP-reliant industries such as technology, healthcare, aviation, etc., are agreeing to resolve disputes under their cross-border contracts via arbitration.

Restrictive covenants How do they affect employees, trade secrets and non-competes?

Restrictive covenants How do they affect employees, trade secrets and non-competes?

31 October 2022

While trade secrets don’t require public disclosure, they don’t provide significant protection from devious, or merely careless, employees. | Excel V. Dyquiangco

Territoriality in the age of cloud computing and data storage

Territoriality in the age of cloud computing and data storage

31 October 2022

Protection of most intellectual property assets is territorial, but cloud computing and data storage cross borders at will. Where does that leave you in case of a legal dispute? Espie Angelica A. de Leon explains.

Declassifying trade secret licensing

Declassifying trade secret licensing

31 October 2022

Trade secrets can be a useful form of intellectual property protection. They often come at a much lower costs than a patent, but in Asia, at least, they also come with significantly fewer protections.

What are your IP rights to internet slang and memes?

What are your IP rights to internet slang and memes?

30 September 2022

Internet slang and memes are meant to be fun and entertaining. But when a Hong Kong advertising agency registered a popular Cantonese internet saying as a trademark, netizens were quickly doing their best Grumpy Cat impressions. What rights does the...

Hope for the best, prepare for the worst: Consequences of winding business down for a brand

Hope for the best, prepare for the worst: Consequences of winding business down for a brand

30 September 2022

Russian courts have demonstrated willingness in numerous cases to protect a trademark even if its owner is based in an “unfriendly” country. But risk of cancellation exists if the brand leaves the market entirely. Evgeny Alexandrov and Alina Grechikh...

Creating a family business: Surnames and trademarks

Creating a family business: Surnames and trademarks

30 September 2022

Choosing an appropriate business name is crucial when launching a business because the name will affect the development and impression of the brand.

Trademarks and #Hashtags

Trademarks and #Hashtags

30 September 2022

Companies have been using hashtags on their social media posts to increase brand awareness and encourage consumers to talk about it. But there are potential pitfalls, too, such as when a carefully cultivated hashtag ends up being associated with nega...