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IP Management
Deepfake technology: Can you spot the difference?
30 April 2022Deepfake technology isn’t just for the dark corners of the internet anymore. With the support of social media, apps that encourage everyone to convincingly copy the faces – and voices – of pop stars and celebrities, or even ordinary people, have beco...
Preventing high turnover and the significant loss of IP
30 April 2022In the past two years, the Covid-19 pandemic has brought on a new way of working. As the pandemic begins to fade in many parts of the world, management is increasingly calling staff back to the office, making expensive and lengthy commutes not only a...
Daimler AG v. Vivo Mobile Communication Co., Ltd.
30 April 2022The case concerns an opposition in Singapore by Daimler AG (the opponent) to a trademark application by Viva Mobile Communication Co. (the applicant) to register (the application mark). The opponent had opposed the application on two grounds: namely,...
Startups & Funding: Where do IP and Licensing Fit In?
30 April 2022Startups need to pay attention to their intellectual property assets. But, they also have limited funds. That is why they aim for much-needed funding, either from angel investors or venture capital (VC) firms.
Global document solutions provider taps Anaqua platform for patent portfolio
29 June 2022Osaka-based global document solutions provider Kyocera Document Solutions Inc. has selected Anaqua’s AQX Corporate platform for integrated management of its extensive patent portfolio.
Artificial Creators: Can Works by AI Warrant IP Protection?
30 April 2022When discussing artificial intelligence, people often focus on how far AI can go. Ivy Choi asks: Are IP regimes in the region ready for a world where AI can be regarded as a creator or inventor?
WHEN IP GOES TO WAR
30 April 2022The Russia-Ukraine war has impacted many parts of the global economy, from rising fuel prices to looming food shortages. Excel V. Dyquiangco examines the story that the mainstream media misses: the coming battle over intellectual property.
The Protection of Traditional Knowledge Bill, 2022
30 April 2022India is a goldmine of traditional knowledge which, put in simple words, is ancient wisdom handed down from generation to generation, and organically imbued in one’s daily life. Every time we sit cross-legged while eating for better digestion, s...
Betty Pig Application in the Philippines May Raise Some Issues?
21 June 2022A recent review of trademark application filings before the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) reveals two applications filed for the mark “Betty Pig”. Application No. 4/2022/513528 is a composite mark consisting of the stylized...
IP attorneys, agents in Nepal must seek continuing legal education, says Kathmandu lawyer
17 June 2022Continuing legal education (CLE) is a must for all professionals, including intellectual property attorneys and agents, in order to improve Nepal’s IP system, according to Ram Chandra Subedi, founding and managing partner at Apex Law Chamber in Kathm...
Mohini V. joins Remfry & Sagar’s equity partnership
19 May 2022Gurugram firm also promotes seven others in 2022 partnership round.
Rob Flaws joins Baker Botts in Dubai as special counsel
19 May 2022Flaws joins after serving in-house with African telecoms company MTN.
Nicholas Blackmore promoted to partner at Kennedys in Melbourne
19 May 2022Blackmore also leads firm’s IT & Privacy practice in Hong Kong.
Yuanhe, Twelve Tables merge to create formidable IP firm
19 May 2022Yuanhe, Twelve Tables merge to create formidable IP firm Kirk Xing, Hairuo Zhang to lead the merged firm.
Anirban Mohapatra promoted to partner at Cyril Amarchand
19 May 2022Bengaluru-based Mohapatra advises on TMT, data privacy matters.