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The ‘look’ is the ‘brand’: Delhi High Court extends trademark protection to visual identity
04 August 2026The High Court of Delhi has ruled that a digital broadcaster’s logo infringed on a well-known broadcaster’s similar visual identity, but separated the visual device, colour scheme and layout from the choice of name by the upstart broadcaster. – Rahul...
Misleading ads and dark patterns: Evolving jurisprudence in India
04 August 2026India has taken important steps forward in protecting consumers who use its digital economy, from regulating confirm shaming, basket sneaking and drip pricing. Safir Anand and Ritu Bhargava.
India Strategies Guide 2026
04 August 2026Navigating the India' IP landscape requires strategic foresight and expert guidance. Asia IP's India Strategies Guide 2026 offers insight on deceptive UI/UX practices and the importance a logo carries in today’s digital landscape.
Mirror, mirror on the shelf: The rise of the dupe culture
28 July 2026How imitation dilutes exclusivity but also keep brands at the centre of attention — Excel V. Dyquiangco
Which inventions are you going to patent?
28 July 2026Not every patentable invention deserves a patent. — Espie Angelica A. de Leon
Whose work is it, really? Patent ownership in China
26 June 2026Patent ownership in China when your employee leaves for a competitor. – Cathy Li
Recognition and cross-class protection of well-known trademarks in China
30 May 2026Cross-class trademark protection under Article 13(3) of China’s Trademark Law includes two independent paths — Xiaoping Wei
IP protection across countries joint hosting a major sports competition
29 May 2026How can host countries align their efforts to protect these IP across borders? — Espie Angelica A. de Leon
The trademark disclaimer: When to disclaim elements of a mark
26 May 2026When should you not claim exclusive proprietary rights over portions of your mark? — Espie Angelica A. de Leon
Is fame enough to get a trademark?
25 May 2026A valid trademark must satisfy the test of distinctiveness and use in commerce. — Excel V. Dyquiangco
FIFA, brands and its human rights framework
20 May 2026How human rights framework affect brand sponsorship deals — Excel V. Dyquiangco
Rules for determining civil liability of online platforms for IP infringement in China
30 April 2026As online platform business models become increasingly integrated, assessment of liability for infringement will continue to be refined through judicial practice. – Hongxia Wu and Fan Li
The human denominator: Why AI’s creativity tests the limits of ownership
29 April 2026AI is rapidly transforming creative work, but is it a rival or a partner to human imagination? — Cathy Li
UI and UX: Protecting the modern interface
23 April 2026How different IP regimes safeguard digital interfaces in different ways — Excel V. Dyquiangco
Cartoons and characters on merchandise: All about character licensing and IP protection
15 April 2026How can licensors protect IP rights after licensing to third parties? — Espie Angelica A. de Leon