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Video games, eSports and gambling: An IP practitioner’s perspective on the opportunities and limits

Video games, eSports and gambling: An IP practitioner’s perspective on the opportunities and limits

29 February 2024

IP is the core of the video game and eSports industry, but other legal disciplines such as contract law and gambling law also play important roles in regulating the industry. Meryl Koh and Justin Lai from Singapore law firm Drew & Napier examine the...

When Mickey Mouse enters the public domain

When Mickey Mouse enters the public domain

29 February 2024

Even when copyrighted works enter the public domain, not everything can be rehashed into other mediums.

Did the Ed Sheeran copyright case blur the lines for music creativity?

Did the Ed Sheeran copyright case blur the lines for music creativity?

29 February 2024

Ed Sheeran’s recent copyright case may be seen as a turning point for the music industry, but caution must still be exercised among songwriters and producers. How similar is too similar?

Copyright protection for AI-generated works: A landmark Chinese court ruling

Copyright protection for AI-generated works: A landmark Chinese court ruling

29 February 2024

A landmark ruling from the Beijing Internet Court carries significant implications for the future of AI and IP in China, as it indicates that the Chinese courts would be willing to recognize the copyrightability of AI-generated works in appropriate c...

An inside look at interior design and IP

An inside look at interior design and IP

29 February 2024

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

Will the UPC become an attractive forum for SEP litigation?

Will the UPC become an attractive forum for SEP litigation?

29 February 2024

Europe’s Unified Patent Court may soon become an attractive forum to litigate Standard Essential Patents. Bas Berghuis, Oscar Lamme, George Chan and Jingyuan Shi explore some of the issues that may arise during such litigation.

Navigating the intersection of generative AI and IP

Navigating the intersection of generative AI and IP

31 January 2024

As generative AI becomes an effective tool assisting humans with their day-to-day work, lawyers also warn of the risks.

How Web 3.0 revolutionizes intellectual property: NFTS, DAOS and decentralized ownership

How Web 3.0 revolutionizes intellectual property: NFTS, DAOS and decentralized ownership

31 January 2024

The decentralized nature of the new Web 3.0 may disrupt traditional notions of IP ownership and control, presenting both challenges and opportunities in tracking and enforcing IP rights.

BIP Asia: Experts explore policy developments and brand strategies

BIP Asia: Experts explore policy developments and brand strategies

31 January 2024

During the 13th Business of IP Asia Forum, IP experts discussed boosting IP development, policies, enforcement and more.

India’s IP and competition laws: Complementary or conflicting?

India’s IP and competition laws: Complementary or conflicting?

31 January 2024

Indian IP owners face a delicate balance between commercialization and running afoul of the country’s competition law.

What’s your IP strategy?

What’s your IP strategy?

31 January 2024

Developing an IP strategy helps a business enterprise to protect, secure, commercialize, develop and enforce IP rights and other intangible assets more effectively.

The rise of location-based entertainment: IP and data privacy issues

The rise of location-based entertainment: IP and data privacy issues

30 November 2023

Location-based entertainment is growing in popularity, creating immersive and memorable experiences for consumers. But it also brings about challenges with branding and copyrights.

How IP drives breakthroughs in chemical engineering

How IP drives breakthroughs in chemical engineering

30 November 2023

Experts recommend strategies for protecting IP rights in innovations related to green energy and biofuels.

Lessons from the SAG strike

Lessons from the SAG strike

09 November 2023

With Hollywood’s 118-day strike resolved, production can finally resume on our favourite evening TV shows. The union’s new contract provides actors protection from digital replicas are made of them or when their voice, likeness, or performance will b...

2023 Asia IP Awards winners crowned in Singapore

2023 Asia IP Awards winners crowned in Singapore

02 November 2023

Fifty-three firms from 24 Asia-Pacific jurisdictions took home trophies at the 14th annual Asia IP Awards, held November 2 at CHIJMES in Singapore.