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In Depth
Patent Subject Matter Eligibility: Part II
18 October 2017Issues such as the definition of invention, what should be patents but are not, and overly broad patents remain unsolved in the previous chapter. Johnny Chan reports.
Vietnam: IPR-related Corporate Criminal Liability
12 September 2017A newly-updated law in Vietnam provides new responsibilities for corporates, including in areas of intellectual property. Le Quang Vinh explains.
The New Trend of the Beijing IP Court Examining Trademark Administrative Litigation
11 August 2017For more than a year, the Beijing IP Court has been working to expedite trademark litigation in relatino to review of refusal cases. Haiyan Wu explains how practice has changed.
Protection for Microorganisms in Indonesia’s New Patent Law
11 August 2017Indonesia's patent law is evolving to include recognition of microorganisms. Cita Citrawinda examines how the changes will enhance protection for patents of microorganisms.
Obtaining Patents for Software-Related Inventions in China
10 August 2017As innovators in China have developed new business models by making use of computer science and internet technology, patent protection of software-related inventions has become a hot topic. Wei Xiaowei explains.
Before Sue-rise
10 August 2017Much can be done by both law firms and companies to resolve disputes before hitting litigation. Johnny Chan reveals the secrets.
Key points of Chinese graphic trademarks searches
30 April 2017As the number of trademark applications in China continues to grow, it has become more difficult to undertake graphic trademark searches. Hui Chen and Gang Hu explain how to make it a bit easier.
Protecting Geographical Indications in China
18 April 2017China enjoys a vast territory with abundant resources and long cultural history. Yuncheng Li explains how the country has satisfied its need to establish an effective system to protect geographical indications.
LESI 2017’s Augmented Reality
18 April 2017Whether you are an attendee of LESI 2017 or not, this feature will help you dive into the kaleidoscopic licensing world, which can drive your IP business forward. Johnny Chan reports.
A Quick Guide for Network-related IP Lawsuits in China
26 January 2017Courts in China are hearing an increasing number of network-related IP cases. Xia Zheng, Mengmeng Yu and Xue Li explain the basics in litigating network-related copyright, trademark and unfair competition suits.
Rogue One: A Fake Goods Story
25 January 2017In factories far, far away… an empire of counterfeits is formed and becomes the death star for brands. Comprising trademark lawyers and Asia IP’s Johnny Chan, the rebellion is ready to destroy the blueprint of this weapon.
Reshaping the Perception of the Strength of Indian IP law
13 September 2016How robust is India's IP regime?
Effective Measures to Enforce Your Patent Rights
18 August 2016How to boost your chances of a successful litigation outcome.
Patent Litigation Strategies from Taiwan
18 August 2016How might recent rulings affect your litigation strategy?
Case Guidance and Stare Decisis IP Cases
18 August 2016Reforms in China's judicial system are slowly taking root. Gang Hu and Xiaomeng Dong explain the significance of these developments and what they mean in the handling of IP cases.