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The many faces of the ‘Person Skilled In The Art’ (PSITA)
31 December 2022Despite his many short names like PHOSITA, POSITA and PSITA the “person skilled in the art” enjoys the legal fiction of being a hypothetical person who is presumed to know his technical field like a professional with average knowledge and ability, an...
Entresto patent restoration in India raises questions about pre-grant opposition – IP attorney
21 February 2023: Questions revolve around the patent office’s broad policy framework and practices
WIPO’s Inventor Assistance Programme for youth innovators launched in Singapore
20 February 2023The programme extends pro-bono patent drafting, prosecution services
THE WINNERS OF THE ASIA IP 2022 AWARDS
17 February 2023Despite our hopes – and everyone’s best efforts – to make the 2022 Asia IP Awards a live event, thanks to lingering effects (and Asia travel restrictions) of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Awards were held only in the pages of this magazine.
WIPO, IPOS launch pilot IP mentorship programme for intangible assets
17 February 2023The programme will teach enterprises how to use their IA for business growth and success
Beyond well-knowness…
30 November 2022The TATA Group is undoubtedly India’s most famous conglomerate established in the year 1868. The TATA Group is involved in business activities almost across all sectors from salt to aircraft.
Philippines assists indigenous communities and MSMEs with IP rights
10 February 2023The MOA was signed to defend their IP rights.
Lessons from the Covid-19 experience.
31 December 2022Covid-19 provided us with the opportunity – and necessity – to learn new technologies, ideas, strategies and realizations.
A New Variety of Garlic Patented In Uzbekistan
07 February 2023The garlic is called Zhanub, which means “South”.
Singapore Patent – Obviousness of Error
31 December 2022A recent decision of the High Court of Singapore has set a precedent for correcting data included in a specification of an application for a patent. In an appeal case between Nippon Shinyaku Co, Ltd and the Registrar of Patents, the High Court has re...
2023 China IP Awards Submissions now open
20 January 2023In March, Asia IP magazine will announce the winners of the 2023 Asia IP China Awards. To be considered, you need to submit your information now.
Myanmar’s IP Experts
30 November 2022Seven years ago, in 2015, Asia IP visited Yangon, the commercial centre of Myanmar, for the first time, in search of Myanmar’s long-promised (and longer-awaited) suite of intellectual property laws.
Laos’ IP Experts
30 November 2022Laos made the news in late September when the Lao Department of Intellectual Property cancelled two trademark registrations based on their confusing similarity to earlier marks.
EXAMINING PATENTS IN THE MINING INDUSTRY
30 November 2022Climate change is resulting in companies and consumers alike driving increasing use of green technology. Industries that are vital to the lives of people worldwide are incorporating such technologies, including the mining industry.
Cambodia’s IP Experts
30 November 2022Cambodia had a moment on the world intellectual property stage in July this year when a senior official at the Ministry of Commerce took the stage at the World Intellectual Property Organization’s 63rd conference in July to promote the country’s prog...