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In Depth
Pikachu with guns? Nintendo fires back
31 January 2025A new game imagines Pokémon-like creatures thrust into a dystopian landscape where they build factories and wield firearms. Nintendo says has it infringes the patents behind Pokéman. – Cathy Li reports
2024 Asia IP Awards winners crowned in Manila
30 January 2025Fifty-nine firms from 21 Asia-Pacific jurisdictions took home trophies at the 15th annual Asia IP Awards, held November 17 at Blackbird restaurant in Manila.
IP aspirations for the new year
30 January 20252025 presents a fresh opportunity to address emerging challenges.
Protecting innovation in the real estate industry
26 January 2025With the integration of IP with real estate, how do IP owners adapt to emerging challenges like virtual property rights and augmented reality experiences and seize opportunities? — Excel V. Dyquiangco
Seven key decisions of 2024 on computer-related inventions and their impact on high-tech innovations...
24 January 2025A 2019 ruling held that certain CRIs can qualify for patents. The IPO did not fully follow that decision, and now, those refusals have been appealed. – Pankaj Soni
Vietnam’s IP court ready to take off
17 January 2025Faster proceedings, specialized judges and improved IP protection are expected at Vietnam’s new IP court. — Espie Angelica A. de Leon
Suing by email: A legal scheme targeting Chinese sellers
31 December 2024How can Schedule A litigation combat online counterfeiting and infringement? – Cathy Li
15 things companies should start doing in 2025 to better leverage their IP for business growth
30 December 2024Intellectual property strategies are vital for business growth.
IP trends in 2025
30 November 2024Lawyers share how jurisdictions are adapting their IP frameworks to keep pace with digital innovations, sustainability and economic uncertainties. — Excel V. Dyquiangco
Beyond the courtroom: IP litigation as a competitive tool
30 November 2024IP litigation drives market dominance and protects rights, but it requires balance with other strategies. — Espie Angelica A. de Leon
Are businesses ready for India’s new digital law?
30 November 2024India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) introduces new compliance requirements for businesses.
How Laos is transforming intellectual property laws
30 November 2024The 2023 Law on IP brought additional changes and updates to the IP regulatory landscape in Laos.
That litigation technique called hot tubbing: what’s so hot about it?
30 November 2024Hot tubbing makes it easier to understand complex issues.
Amen! Do copyright laws affect religious texts?
30 November 2024The relationship between copyright law and religious texts varies across global jurisdictions.
The power of data analytics for innovation and IP
31 October 2024Data analytics are vital in developing effective IP strategies. Espie Angelica A. de Leon reports from IP Week @ SG 2024 on how businesses use IP data to improve their portfolios, find new opportunities, stay competitive and more.