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In Depth
Right to cross-examination of an expert witness: Absolute or discretionary?
31 August 2021Cross-examination is an excellent tool in the hands of expert lawyers, particularly in contested patent cases to find the veracity of the expert or demolish the correctness of the technical position taken by the experts. D.P.S. Parmar examines the us...
The growth of non-fungible tokens
31 July 2021Collectors have gone crazy over non-fungible tokens, a blockchain-driven authentication technology increasingly used in crypto collectibles. But before you dive right in to buy the latest CryptoPunk card, Excel V. Dyquiangco notes that you might not...
The Untouchables
31 July 2021Amidst social distancing in the Covid-19 pandemic, Chinese netizens have found significant comfort by interacting with their favourite animated characters online. Johnny Chan explores this unique phenomenon.
Securing intangibles: The money made me do it
31 July 2021If you fail to protect your intangible assets, they will come to be possessed by evil entities such as trolls, and that can cost a fortune. Johnny Chan conjures his team of experts for advice against all insidious foes.
7 key IP strategies in the Philippines
31 July 2021In this digital age, intangible assets, including intellectual property rights, are proving to be more valuable to businesses than tangible assets. Susan D. Villanueva, Patricia A. O. Bunye and Andrea Y. Alegre share seven key IP strategies for right...
IP strategy for education institutions in the Philippines
31 July 2021As the Philippines works towards fulfilling the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals – including one aimed at promoting quality education – Editha R. Hechanova and Misael F. Costes examine how developing an IP strategy for schools can help t...
Moving images: A new wave of advertisement
31 July 2021As brand owners become increasingly creative with their use of moving images in their logos, lawyers around the region have devised a variety of ways to protect those moving images. Excel V. Dyquiangco reports.
Japan's IP Experts
31 July 2021Asia IP reveals the 2021's top 50 IP Experts of Japan!
The IPAB abolition: Insights from India
31 July 2021When the Intellectual Property Appellate Board was suddenly abolished in April, lawyers across India were taken by surprise. Espie Angelica A. de Leon finds out just what lawyers are thinking of its abolition in this eulogy to the IPAB.
Trademark, copyright and Dr. Seuss’s racism!
31 July 2021Six of Dr. Seuss’s books for children, including And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street and If I Ran the Zoo were recalled pulled from future publication by his estate, over changing societal norms and the way Seuss had portrayed non-whites.
Luxury brands answer consumers’ demand for sustainability
16 June 2021The burgeoning second-hard market for luxury goods has brought about branding, sustainability and IP law issues for brand owners.
Regular blocking injunction or dynamic injunction?
31 May 2021In a world that has gone digital, regular blocking injunctions require an ISP to block websites and other online locations with infringing content so that they will not be accessible by internet users. Espie Angelica A. de Leon speaks with lawyers wh...
Is there a hole in the rule of law in Hong Kong? A debate on the National Security Law
31 May 2021It has been a year since China passed the National Security Law in Hong Kong, and experts have debated whether Hong Kong is still a place where the rule of law applies. Espie Angelica A. de Leon reports on a recent webinar examining the health of Hon...
IP considerations when live streaming
31 May 2021As we have spent an increasing amount of time at home over the past year, we’ve spent an increasing amount of time online, including in making YouTube videos and live streams on apps like Instagram. But, notes Excel V. Dyquiangco, with such live stre...
IP tips when crowdsourcing ideas
31 May 2021Crowdsourcing ideas is nothing new, but it may be becoming more common, Excel V. Dyquiangco reports. What steps do you need to take to protect yourself before taking the plunge and asking for a deluge of crowdsourced ideas?