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In Depth
Should famous people register their names and images as trademarks?
31 October 2021diving deeper into the world of celebrity branding.
China’s IP Experts
31 October 2021China’s intellectual property landscape is an ever-evolving one. The country has seen a tremendous improvement in intellectual property laws, regulations and court decisions in a very short time. It has, truly, taken the tiger by its tail and in litt...
2021 Asia IP Patent Rankings
30 September 2021The results of the 2021 Asia IP Patent survey are revealed. Who are Asia’s leading firms?
The Patent Squad
16 September 2021examining when to use patents, and when to turn to an alternative form of protection.
Lost in Translation
16 September 2021Choosing the wrong translator could lead to rejection or invalidation.
Ensuring patent innovation
16 September 2021Exploring the word innovation, and what it means for the future of the patent practice.
Can patent citations lead to real-world impact?
16 September 2021Hundreds of thousands of scientific papers are published each year, believing they can make a difference in the real world.
How non-profits can protect their IP in the time of Covid-19
16 September 2021In the best of times, non-profit organizations are keeping a considerable quantity of sensitive information.
Should copyright be registered?
16 September 2021Explaining whether creators should take the additional steps of registering their copyright to protect their creation of original literacy or artistic work.
The role of IP offices in Asia’s pandemic-riddled business landscape
15 September 2021What can business enterprises in Asia do to overcome the effects of a Covid 19 resurgence and stay strong?
Damages awarded in IP cases continues to rise in China
31 August 2021Damage awards have skyrocketed in China in recent years, thanks to new legislation and changing court practices. Johnny Chan delves into the methods applied in damage calculation, advice on court selection and the evidence collection tips.
Using the legitimate source defence in patent infringement litigation
31 August 2021Legitimate source defence is a common tactic employed by the party accused of patent infringement in China. Xia Zheng and Xiao Ning explain how the defence is used, and how a seller of patented goods should react if it is used against them.
Perimeter set for application of exhaustion of trademark rights
31 August 2021With rapid upgrading of electronic products, recycling trademarked products selling the refurbished products with the right owner’s trademark frequently leads to disputes, and has been a growing concern in China. Tim Meng explores this thorny issue.
27 noteworthy things about China’s PTA and PTE system
31 August 2021The number of patents eligible for Patent Term Extension in China each year is tiny. But for any patentee having the opportunity to request for PTE, however, it’s a big deal that could be worth millions of dollars. Fei Kou explains.
The fast-track to patent dispute resolution: The administrative adjudication mechanism
31 August 2021Often considered a fast-track to resolution of a dispute over patent ownership, China’s administrative adjudication mechanism has proved to be an efficient and efficacious way to resolve patent infringement issues. Chengda Li explains how it works –...