Asia IP

Patent professionals give their assessment of the Australian Patent Search platform.

This move facilitates the registration of industrial designs and makes them more accessible to enter...

Among others, examination timeline now down from 48 to 31 months, speeding up patent registration.

No need for separate rights, says gov’t, but IP lawyer believes legislation should be amended.

Notably, the protection validity of designs were extended from 10 to 15 years.

As interior designers freely share their work online, there’s always a risk of others copying them,...

A landmark ruling from the Beijing Internet Court carries significant implications for the future of...

IP lawyer discusses the issue and recommends measures for improving copyright compliance