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In Depth
Pikachu with guns? Nintendo fires back
31 January 2025A new game imagines Pokémon-like creatures thrust into a dystopian landscape where they build factories and wield firearms. Nintendo says has it infringes the patents behind Pokéman. – Cathy Li reports
2024 Asia IP Awards winners crowned in Manila
30 January 2025Fifty-nine firms from 21 Asia-Pacific jurisdictions took home trophies at the 15th annual Asia IP Awards, held November 17 at Blackbird restaurant in Manila.
Suing by email: A legal scheme targeting Chinese sellers
31 December 2024How can Schedule A litigation combat online counterfeiting and infringement? – Cathy Li
15 things companies should start doing in 2025 to better leverage their IP for business growth
30 December 2024Intellectual property strategies are vital for business growth.
IP trends in 2025
30 November 2024Lawyers share how jurisdictions are adapting their IP frameworks to keep pace with digital innovations, sustainability and economic uncertainties. — Excel V. Dyquiangco
Beyond the courtroom: IP litigation as a competitive tool
30 November 2024IP litigation drives market dominance and protects rights, but it requires balance with other strategies. — Espie Angelica A. de Leon
Are businesses ready for India’s new digital law?
30 November 2024India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) introduces new compliance requirements for businesses.
How Laos is transforming intellectual property laws
30 November 2024The 2023 Law on IP brought additional changes and updates to the IP regulatory landscape in Laos.
That litigation technique called hot tubbing: what’s so hot about it?
30 November 2024Hot tubbing makes it easier to understand complex issues.
Amen! Do copyright laws affect religious texts?
30 November 2024The relationship between copyright law and religious texts varies across global jurisdictions.
The power of data analytics for innovation and IP
31 October 2024Data analytics are vital in developing effective IP strategies. Espie Angelica A. de Leon reports from IP Week @ SG 2024 on how businesses use IP data to improve their portfolios, find new opportunities, stay competitive and more.
The reverse confusion theory in trademarks
31 October 2024Is there a conflict between reverse confusion and prior use? — Espie Angelica A. de Leon
The future of history: How Digital Dunhuang revitalizes cultural heritage
31 October 2024The legal landscape for digital cultural heritage echoes broader digital copyright issues. – Cathy Li
Protecting consumer interests in trademark examinations
29 October 2024Consumer interests are increasingly important considerations in the examination and trial of trademarks in China. – Haiyang Sun and Nina Li
Build and defend: All-around strategies for corporations to manage trade secrets and assert rights o...
26 October 2024Trade secrets are often difficult to protect, making management systems key for companies that want to protect their trade secrets. – Mitchell Liu