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IP enforcement, election outcomes and what to expect in U.S. policy shifts

How critical are intellectual property laws for political campaigns? Excel V. Dyquiangco discusses how upcoming U.S. elections could affect global IP policies, trade agreements and related issues, highlighting the broader implications for political m...

Boosting patent quality and protection through effective claim drafting

Patent law is essentially a balancing act of the legal, technical and commercial aspects of an invention. Lawyers must draft claims that are legally sound, commercially attractive, yet easy for judges and juries to understand. Excel V. Dyquiangco rep...

What is patent evergreening?

Evergreening allows new patents to prolong their exclusive market position and delay the entry of generic competitors, but critical questions emerge about the nature and impact of these practices.

The patentability of live biological products

Using live biological products in lifestyle drugs and cosmetics introduces a distinct set of considerations.

China Strategies Guide 2024

Navigating China's IP landscape requires strategic foresight and expert guidance. Whether you're interested in patent prosecution deferment, trademark infringement defenses, or AI clauses in publishing, Asia IP's China Strategies Guide 2024 offers au...

Voice ownership: When your voice becomes a digital doppelgänger

As AI continues its march forward, actors are increasingly finding themselves on the outside of the voice over business. Cathy Li examines who owns an actor’s voice when AI and voice cloning tools can sound like just about anyone.

The IP, branding and pricing overlap

Effective pricing strategies shape consumer perceptions and brand positioning, but how do you know what pricing strategy to use for your branding? Espie Angelica A. de Leon explains.

Green claims: Trademarks, certification and avoiding deception

Public demand for sustainability has resulted in greenwashing, the practice of making unverified environmental claims. But how do you distinguish between greenwashing and genuine sustainable efforts? Lawyers tell Excel V. Dyquiangco the best practice...

Couples in (and out of) love: Intellectual property issues in a relationship

Are IPs created during a relationship considered shared property, or are they retained solely by the creator?

Proactive protection and legal risk management for AI ad campaigns

As AI transforms the advertising industry, IP concerns linking AI and campaigns call for proactive strategies. Experts share best practices for ad campaigns to avoid or minimize risk with Excel V. Dyquiangco.

Your game plan: Is patent monitoring in it?

Responsibility does not stop after securing that sought-after patent for an invention. Patent owners who do not conduct patent monitoring may be missing out on its benefits.

From pandemic to progress: Rowel Barba’s legacy at IPOPHL

Rowel Barba sits down to talk about Covid-19, counterfeiting, and his vision for his office’s next leader.

The latest rage called RAG

Retrieval-augmented generation is all the rage in the tech world.

Maintaining rights over time – how the Philippines does it

Declarations of actual use act as a gatekeeper to make sure that marks aren’t just kept on hand, but used in the market.