Sector
Trademarks
How strictly should technical rules be applied in administrative cases?
31 May 2025How much discretion does the IPOPHL have in the application of technical rules?
Recent official rejections due to ‘deceptiveness’: Criteria and solution
31 May 2025CNIPA often applies stricter criteria during the substantive examination of trademark registrability, particularly regarding deceptiveness. – LING ZHAO
The unconventionalities of non-traditional marks
31 May 2025What makes a scent or sound legally yours?— Espie Angelica A. de Leon
Trademarks are not mere placeholders: Partial revocation in Malaysia
31 May 2025Businesses with registered trademarks must ensure genuine and continuous use of their trademarks for all the goods and services they claim.
How to change a trademark at the applicant’s initiative
31 May 2025Changes to trademark applications can only be made before Rospatent makes its decision.
How many trademarks are too many?
31 May 2025How can brand owners fight back against aggressive overfilings? — Excel V. Dyquiangco
The licensing contract: Determining royalty rates
30 April 2025How do you know if the rate you’re considering is too high or too low? — Espie Angelica A. de Leon
IP enforcement developments on Indonesia’s ecommerce platforms
31 May 2025Indonesia’s ecommerce giants are making progress in tacking IP violations, but work remains. – Reagan Roy Teguh
Stephanie Ning promoted to counsel at Bird & Bird
12 June 2025Ning focusses on brand protection, commercialization.
Lamisse Bajunaid promoted to partner at Clyde & Co.
10 June 2025Jeddah-based lawyer handles IP protection strategies, commercial transactions.
Celia Cheah joins Wong & Partners in Kuala Lumpur
10 June 2025Cheah brings clients from a wide range of sectors, including F&B, pharma.
Sally Paterson joins Pearce IP in Auckland
11 June 2025Paterson brings background in biological sciences to boutique IP firm.
Unlocking IP wealth
30 April 2025How do you fully capitalize IP? — Excel V. Dyquiangco
Yemen now requires MoFA attestation for all powers of attorney
06 June 2025IP lawyer says the added attestation creates challenges for entities protecting IP rights in Yemen.
Vietnam intensifies efforts to curb counterfeiting, digital piracy amid trade talks with U.S.
06 June 2025Vietnam has a coordinated strategy that includes using modern digital technologies.