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Catching the Counterfeiters

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to IP rights enforcement. IP lawyers from around Asia share enforcement strategy tips to help ensure that your selected strategy gets the job done.

Six Steps to Strategic Enforcement of IP Rights in Australia

Proper assessment at the earliest stage of jurisdiction, forum, evidence and timing issues will go a long way towards protecting your intellectual property rights. Joy Atacador and Claire Ramsay share six steps to formulating a winning enforcement st...

“Raiding off Into the Sunset” – A View from the Frontline

Like China itself, the country’s enforcement environment is rapidly evolving. The old tool of raiding will never stop having a value, but its role has certainly changed. Litigation, especially civil, is emerging as the better option, says Luke...

Enforcement Options in Malaysia Lag, But Show ‘Strong Growth Potential’

While Malaysia has made great strides in increasing the awareness of intellectual property rights, protection lags behinds. Chew Phye Keat and Patrick Lim provide an overview of enforcement actions available in Malaysia, and a checklist of practical...

Potential Issues In Trademark Enforcement in Taiwan

Despite a recent ruling by the country’s IP Court, navigating Taiwan’s trademark infringement laws can be tricky. CF Tsai and Ming-Yen Lin explore the treacherous world of trademark enforcement .

The Changing Face of Enforcement in Vietnam

Over the last decade, the ability of IP rights holders to enforce their rights in Vietnam has improved greatly. Thomas J Treutler examines a number of key developments and the current state of enforcement practice in Vietnam, and provides some s...

Chinese Conundrums

China is gradually bringing its IP legislation up to globally acceptable standards, while the judicial system is taking greater note of stakeholders’ interests in key cases. However, the overall IP regime remains a glaring example of inconsiste...

Expediency, Harmonization and Enforcement

At a recent luncheon, David Kappos, director of the United States Patent Office, spoke about international IP law and harmonization, and cooperation with China. Darren Barton reports from Hong Kong.

Timed to Perfection

When Rakesh Bakshi joined Microsoft India 12 years ago, IP was almost an afterthought. Now, it’s his passion.

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Privacy Guardians Warn Google to Respect Laws

Atherton Has Launched In Bangkok

Cliff Borg-Marks Has Joined Lovells’ Greater China IP Team

Lovells Has Elected 21 New Partners Globally

Stephenson Harwood Has Named Audrey Shum Partner