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In Depth
The copyright and design overlap: Risks and challenges
11 November 2026Industrial use can limit copyright in a product design, but the rules differ across Asia. — Espie Angelica A. de Leon
What to expect in China’s new trademark law
09 November 2026New trademark rules bring fresh considerations for businesses navigating China’s trademark system. — Excel V. Dyquiangco
Patents and politics: A case study in Malaysia
09 November 2026What happens when geopolitics starts affecting how patented technology is used? — Excel V. Dyquiangco
Human rights in the age of IP
23 October 2026The conflict between IP rights and human rights is not local, but universal. — Excel V. Dyquiangco
Philippines Strategies Guide 2026
30 September 2026The Philippines' IP landscape requires strategic foresight and expert guidance. Asia IP's Philippines Strategies Guide 2026 offers authoritative advice from leading experts on the latest developments and practical strategies to protect your IP assets...
Protecting quantum computing and innovations
29 September 2026Quantum computing adds new complexities for patent and IP systems. — Excel V. Dyquiangco
The patenting of GMOs
29 September 2026Different legal approaches shape who can protect, develop and use GMO technologies. — Espie Angelica A. de Leon
When 20 years is just not enough
29 September 2026Where to draw the line between innovation and access to affordable medicines. — Excel V. Dyquiangco
Protecting copyright at internet speed: The Philippines’ push for stronger online enforcement
29 September 2026The Philippine debate over site blocking reflects a broader shift in intellectual property enforcement. Neptali Lopez Bulilan and Criszus Niño Ibon
Protecting AI-enabled assets in the Philippines: A practical IP strategy
29 September 2026By using an increasing amount of generative AI to produce advertising copy, product designs and other content, businesses are opening themselves to a variety of legal challenges. Ma Patricia B. Paz-Jacoba and Ricardo Jesus E. Gutierrez
China Strategies Guide 2026
28 September 2026Navigating China’s IP landscape requires strategic foresight and expert guidance. Asia IP's China Strategies Guide 2026 offers insight on changes to both trademark and patent practice.
Patent infringement or lawful design-around?
28 September 2026A closer look at how innovation can navigate the boundaries of patent protection. — Espie Angelica A. de Leon
Patenting AI in the Philippines: Key considerations under the IPOPHL’s AI examination guidelines
28 September 2026Applicants seeking patent protection for AI-related inventions in the Philippines must ensure that the application identifies the human inventor and explains the technical contribution of the AI-related invention. Rowen D. Palma and Ninna Joyce P. De...
Trademark prosecution strategy in the Philippines
28 September 2026The objective of trademark registration is not merely to obtain registration as quickly as possible. It is to develop a trademark portfolio in which the marks are registrable, protectable, commercially useful. Editha R. Hechanova and Joy Marie G. Tol...
Investing in IP investigations and enforcement: The commercial case for intellectual property invest...
27 September 2026IP enforcement in the Philippines is most effective when pursued as an integrated commercial strategy rather than a sequence of discrete legal events. Susan D. Villanueva, Patricia A.O. Bunye, et. al.