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The Online Problem

 Once upon time, brand owners only had to worry about physical stores selling fake merchandise. Those days are long gone, say IP practitioners in the region, who now must wrestle with online sellers, too.

Spotting the Fakes

 Asia IP asked intellectual property lawyers from around the region how they spot fake goods.

The Enforcement Conundrum

Although trademark laws are seemingly sufficient in Asia, successful enforcement action remains a bit of a lottery. Experts share their trademark enforcement views and stories with Johnny Chan.   Roundtable Pa...

Border Enforcement Measures in India

  Intellectual property right holders in India are able to enforce their rights at the border, thanks to laws modeled on those suggested by the World Customs Organization. Saif Khan explains.

Criminal Enforcement of Trademark Rights in Singapore and Malaysia

At a time when legal costs are escalating, criminal enforcement measures in Singapore and Malaysia are remarkably easy and affordable. Gladys Mirandah and Prithipal Singh report from Singapore.

Effective Criminal Enforcement of IP Rights

Agribusiness Sector Effectively Protects Brands with Trademarks

BRIC Countries Called Out for Weak IP Protection

Commission and Committee Are Established For the Personal Data Protection Act

National Intellectual Property Leading Individuals

Kensaku Takase Joins Baker & McKenzie in Tokyo

DLA Piper Has Opened New Office In Seoul

Tilleke & Gibbins Has Promoted Four Attorneys

Could Do Better

After an exciting year in 2012, IP practitioners in India share their concerns over the country’s IP infrastructure and enforcement, and share their ideas on possible solutions. Anna Zhang reports.

The Generic Challenge