Sector
Trademarks
Trademark applications in Cambodia reaches a high in 2020
26 April 2021Trademark applications in Cambodia reached 7,996, a 30% increase over 2019.
From Clothing the Gap to Clothing the Gaps because of “Gap”
23 April 2021Clothing label forced to rebrand after trademark infringement dispute.
Months into the pandemic, what has been the effect on IP registration?
31 March 2021In many countries in Asia, not surprisingly, there has been a steady number or decrease of registrations, but for very different reasons.
Indonesia's IP Experts 2021
31 March 2021And the top IP lawyers in Indonesia this year are...
The Philippines' IP Experts 2021
31 March 2021Who are the top IP experts in the Philippines?
Increasing trademark filings in India have surpassed pre-pandemic figures
20 April 2021Covid-19 and the resulting pandemic may have something to do with it, say two New Delhi lawyers.
Centre Promulgates Tribunal Reforms Ordinance
20 April 2021According to Mudit Kaushik, the stakeholders remain slightly concerned as to the functioning and handling of the relevant matters by the High Courts.
Vietnam’s Luc Ngan lychee gets GI certification in Japan
15 April 2021Several benefits come with GI protection in Japan, one of Vietnam’s key import partners.
Diesel S.P.A. v. Bontton Sdn Bhd: The own name doctrine and the court’s power to make declarations o...
31 March 2021Does the Malaysian Court of Appeal have discretionary powers to grant a negative declaration in respect of infringement?
Minimizing the IP legal risk under the China Export Control Law
31 March 2021Shaobin Zhu, Lucia Tang and Jensen Xu explain why understanding China's Export Control Law and mitigating its risks is now a top priority for the companies with cross-border business.
China hopes new IP courts, patent law boost its global standing
31 March 2021China and the Trump administration were frequently at odds. Lawyers say that recent improvements to the country’s IP regime could go far in China's relationship with Joe Biden.
Nike in a battle with Satan Shoes
12 April 2021Consumer safety and trademark infringement issues are at play in this case.
Hong Kong’s IP awareness is still high according to survey
12 April 2021In spite of the massive destruction caused by the rampage of “Godzilla vs. Kong,” the city’s intangibles such as trademark and copyright remain well protected - remember the neon JD sign in the film?
Japan rejects bid from China to use “AINU” trademark for products
07 April 2021A Chinese IP expert thinks the rejection is reasonable as any other country would do the same to protect its indigenous people and knowledge.
IPOPHL extends Juana Make a Mark Program to empower 1,000 more women-led MSMEs
07 April 2021The initiative is also part of the recent celebration of National Women's Month