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IP trends in 2025

Lawyers 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

IP litigation drives market dominance and protects rights, but it requires balance with other strategies. — Espie Angelica A. de Leon

2024 Asia IP Awards winners crowned in Manila

The power of data analytics for innovation and IP

Data 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.

For startups and SMEs: The way to a cost-effective patent strategy

Having limited financial means shouldn’t stop startups and small enterprises from crafting their own patent strategies. — Espie Angelica A. de Leon

The reverse confusion theory in trademarks

Is there a conflict between reverse confusion and prior use? — Espie Angelica A. de Leon

Protecting consumer interests in trademark examinations

Consumer 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...

Trade secrets are often difficult to protect, making management systems key for companies that want to protect their trade secrets. – Mitchell Liu

Protecting Personality rights and dealing with Deep Fakes

AI is revolutionizing the way brands collaborate with celebrities, making it imperative for regulatory authorities to formulate policies that strike a balance between fostering innovation and ensuring accountability. Ranjan Narula and Abhishek Nangia...

Patenting in biotechnology: Protecting your groundbreaking inventions

Patents play a crucial role in protecting biotechnological innovations. Simran Kaur Khalsa breaks down the Patent Act, 1970 as it applies to the patentability of biotechnology.

IP enforcement, election outcomes and what to expect in U.S. policy shifts

How critical are intellectual property laws for political campaigns? Excel V. Dyquiangco discusses how upcoming U.S. elections could affect global IP policies, trade agreements and related issues, highlighting the broader implications for political m...

Boosting patent quality and protection through effective claim drafting

Patent law is essentially a balancing act of the legal, technical and commercial aspects of an invention. Lawyers must draft claims that are legally sound, commercially attractive, yet easy for judges and juries to understand. Excel V. Dyquiangco rep...

What is patent evergreening?

Evergreening allows new patents to prolong their exclusive market position and delay the entry of generic competitors, but critical questions emerge about the nature and impact of these practices.

The patentability of live biological products

Using live biological products in lifestyle drugs and cosmetics introduces a distinct set of considerations.

China Strategies Guide 2024

Navigating China's IP landscape requires strategic foresight and expert guidance. Whether you're interested in patent prosecution deferment, trademark infringement defenses, or AI clauses in publishing, Asia IP's China Strategies Guide 2024 offers au...