Sector
Trademarks
Courts now empowered to change the method of calculating compensation
25 February 2026Court removes power from claimant to determine calculation of compensation.
Fake Pizza Hut store opening in Pakistan raises questions on trademark enforcement
03 March 2026Pizza Hut Pakistan takes action, lawyer says implementation of IP laws tedious.
The Philippines embraces geographical indications
15 January 2026Interest in protecting products with geographical indications is rising in the Philippines, including a bill introduced in the Senate in September 2025.
Yes, you may copyright your joke! (And we’re not joking)
15 January 2026But comedians find that proving originality and ownership is rarely a joking matter. — Espie Angelica de Leon
AI and the law firm
25 January 2026How is AI helping lawyers in their legal practice? — Espie Angelica A. de Leon
Sri Lanka launches public online IP search platform
20 February 2026Users can now access national IP records through a centralized digital system.
Philippines leads initiatives under ASEAN IP Rights Roadmap 2026-2030
19 February 2026Philippines drives ASEAN efforts to boost IP commercialization, capacity building and regional cooperation.
Japan hosts official visit by WIPO director general
18 February 2026Daren Tang visits to deepen IP cooperation.
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.
Judicial Leader Call for Stronger IP Literacy and Faster Innovation Governance
04 February 2026On the opening day of the GIPC, legal experts and members of the judiciary underscored the growing importance of intellectual property rights in shaping innovation, economic growth, and public welfare.
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.
Persistence overcomes resistance
23 January 2026Trademark owner says he had given permission to use, but not register, the mark.
India’s Madras High Court cancels marks already registered
22 January 2026The registrations violated Rule 33 of the trademark law.