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Recent Update on IP Protection in China
13 November 2018China is creating a more favourable IP environment for IP owners, through improvements to administrative examination and judicial protection. Weiwei Han and Xiaojun Guo explain how applicants can also expect to obtain an IP right in a shorter period...
Singapore Court of Appeal Clarifies Stance on Entitlement to Patent Ownership
13 November 2018A recent decision of the Singapore Court of Appeal provides much needed clarity on the laws concerning patent ownership. Denise Mirandah and Chow Jian Hong explain.
Determination of Infringement for Multiple Subjects Implementing a Method Patent
02 October 2018In China, the situation where multiple subjects separately implement a method patent is increasing and the infringement determination thereof is becoming more complicated. Yinying Zhang and Wankui Di explain.
Can OEM Production be Regarded as Trademark use in China?
07 May 2018Can products manufactured in China and exported to foreign countries infringe upon a China-registered trademark? Haiyan Wu explains.
Paving the ‘Passing Off’ Lane: India’s Toyota Prius Judgment
22 February 2018India's Supreme Court departs from passing off precedents.
Role of Key Design Features in Design Patent Infringement Evaluation
15 December 2017What is the best way to evaluate a design patent infringement?
Asia IP Awards 2017: 44 Firms Take Home Trophies
07 November 201744 FIRMS TAKE HOME TROPHIES AT 2017 ASIA IP AWARDS
New Developments in Patent Infringement Compensation in China
19 October 2017As China's IP legislation continues to improve, so, too, has compensation in patent infringement cases. Chuanliang Lu provides an insider's view.
Patent Subject Matter Eligibility: Part I
18 October 2017Patent subject matter eligibility sounds like a straight-forward concept, but it is not so in practice. Johnny Chan takes us around the world to see how jurisdictions interpret eligibility differently.
Patent Subject Matter Eligibility: Part II
18 October 2017Issues such as the definition of invention, what should be patents but are not, and overly broad patents remain unsolved in the previous chapter. Johnny Chan reports.
Vietnam: IPR-related Corporate Criminal Liability
12 September 2017A newly-updated law in Vietnam provides new responsibilities for corporates, including in areas of intellectual property. Le Quang Vinh explains.
The New Trend of the Beijing IP Court Examining Trademark Administrative Litigation
11 August 2017For more than a year, the Beijing IP Court has been working to expedite trademark litigation in relatino to review of refusal cases. Haiyan Wu explains how practice has changed.
Protection for Microorganisms in Indonesia’s New Patent Law
11 August 2017Indonesia's patent law is evolving to include recognition of microorganisms. Cita Citrawinda examines how the changes will enhance protection for patents of microorganisms.
Obtaining Patents for Software-Related Inventions in China
10 August 2017As innovators in China have developed new business models by making use of computer science and internet technology, patent protection of software-related inventions has become a hot topic. Wei Xiaowei explains.
Before Sue-rise
10 August 2017Much can be done by both law firms and companies to resolve disputes before hitting litigation. Johnny Chan reveals the secrets.