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Litigation
Law doesn’t punish lawful design-arounds but doesn’t spare passing off, says SG lawyer
06 February 2026Inventor’s passing off claim succeeds in SG door system patent case, infringement allegation rejected
TMI Associates promotes 21 to partner
05 February 2026Six of the firm’s new partners have significant IP practices.
TMI Associates promotes five to partner
05 February 2026Two of the firm’s new counsel have significant IP practices.
Daniel Posker promoted to partner at NRF in Sydney
03 February 2026IP disputes lawyer is one of 51 promoted globally at the firm on January 1.
Jocelyn Heng named managing counsel at HKIAC
28 January 2026HKIAC also appoints Xi Zhang head of China relations in Beijing.
India’s Madras High Court cancels marks already registered
22 January 2026The registrations violated Rule 33 of the trademark law.
Sting versus Storm: PepsiCo wins over Pakistani energy drink company in legal battle
21 January 2026Intellectual property and competition law take the spotlight.
Arbitrability of intellectual property disputes in India
16 January 2026With the increasing commercialization of intellectual property in India, disputes concerning IP arise frequently. Courts are taking a more nuanced position as to whether they are suitable for arbitration.
TikTok now recognized as a famous trademark in Nepal
16 January 2026Landmark decision elevates TikTok from the well-known mark status.
Litigation Strategies 2026
30 November 2025Litigation is rarely the first choice for IP owners, but when it becomes necessary, it is important to manage your litigation strategies correctly.
Patent marketing: Making the most of patent filings
13 January 2026Since patent filing is an investment for the future, countries and inventions to protect should be selected in accordance with the visualized return of the investment. — Aki Ryuka
Johnson Ng promoted to partner at JSM
08 January 2026Ng noted for work in crypto, international trade dispute resolution.
Barry Lai elevated to partner at Jones Day in Taipei
07 January 2026Lai noted for his work on patent and trade secret litigation in Taiwan and the U.S.
When urgency meets procedure: The Supreme Court’s game-changing ruling on Section 12A
30 November 2025The Novenco ruling reaffirms that law must serve justice, not procedure, and recognizes the reality of modern commerce where time lost to formality can mean goodwill lost forever.
Basmati rice’s transnational nature a stumbling block for India appeal to NZ High Court – IP lawyer
29 December 2025Court rejects appeal in relation to application for exclusive certification trademark rights.