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Survey reveals gender bias in Hong Kong’s legal sector

Survey reveals gender bias in Hong Kong’s legal sector

06 March 2023

23.7 percent of the female respondents said they are often “advised” to choose a different specialty or change their career paths altogether because of their gender. – 2022 study by Mayer Brown and Women in Law Hong Kong

International Women’s Day: The founder of the firm

International Women’s Day: The founder of the firm

06 March 2023

In recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8, Espie Angelica A. de Leon chats with six women who, collectively, make up some of the region’s leading IP lawyers about the law firms they have founded, the risks inherent in going out on their...

Obscure copyrights in Asia – and what they mean for vintage films

Obscure copyrights in Asia – and what they mean for vintage films

28 February 2023

Japan has recently introduced amendments to its law that will make it easy to share vintage movies and music. But Japan isn’t alone in its treatment of orphaned works. Excel V. Dyquiangco reports.

The face of image rights

The face of image rights

28 February 2023

In many jurisdictions, image rights are protected through a mishmash of intellectual property and other laws. Espie Angelica A. de Leon asks lawyers around Asia whether image rights should become its own IP right.

THE WINNERS OF THE ASIA IP 2022 AWARDS

THE WINNERS OF THE ASIA IP 2022 AWARDS

17 February 2023

Despite our hopes – and everyone’s best efforts – to make the 2022 Asia IP Awards a live event, thanks to lingering effects (and Asia travel restrictions) of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Awards were held only in the pages of this magazine.

Cybersecurity threats in IP: What to watch for in 2023

Cybersecurity threats in IP: What to watch for in 2023

31 January 2023

As IP-intensive businessess rely more and more on technology, they’re finding that technology can be a double-edged sword.

Reverse engineering disassembled

Reverse engineering disassembled

31 January 2023

While reverse engineering often comes with a negative connotation, particularly when it comes to patent infringement, the process has many benefits for businesses

BIP Asia: Hong Kong will rise as a regional IP trading hub, officials say

BIP Asia: Hong Kong will rise as a regional IP trading hub, officials say

31 January 2023

Hong Kong is back in business, Hong Kong’s chief executive declared at the opening of the city’s Business of IP Asia Forum.

BIP Asia: Experts share ideas about IP commercialization

BIP Asia: Experts share ideas about IP commercialization

31 January 2023

Owning intellectual property is one thing; making money from it is altogether different.

The cannabis industry in the IP arena

The cannabis industry in the IP arena

31 December 2022

When it comes to the legalization of cannabis, Asia lags behind Europe and North America, reports Excel V. Dyquiangco.

Lessons from the Covid-19 experience.

Lessons from the Covid-19 experience.

31 December 2022

Covid-19 provided us with the opportunity – and necessity – to learn new technologies, ideas, strategies and realizations.

The trends in IP in 2023

The trends in IP in 2023

30 November 2022

Digital assets have been the name of the game for IP lawyers in 2022, from the Metaverse to NFTs and more use of blockchain technologies.

Patents are for the weak?

Patents are for the weak?

30 November 2022

Elon Musk recently told a CNBC audience that “patents are for the weak.” Do lawyers agree with Musk, or is the SpaceX owner out of orbit? | Espie Angelica A. de Leon

EXAMINING PATENTS IN THE MINING INDUSTRY

EXAMINING PATENTS IN THE MINING INDUSTRY

30 November 2022

Climate change is resulting in companies and consumers alike driving increasing use of green technology. Industries that are vital to the lives of people worldwide are incorporating such technologies, including the mining industry.

Advantages and drawbacks of the arbitration of IP disputes

Advantages and drawbacks of the arbitration of IP disputes

31 October 2022

Increasing numbers of parties in IP-reliant industries such as technology, healthcare, aviation, etc., are agreeing to resolve disputes under their cross-border contracts via arbitration.

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