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In Depth
Did the Ed Sheeran copyright case blur the lines for music creativity?
29 February 2024Ed Sheeran’s recent copyright case may be seen as a turning point for the music industry, but caution must still be exercised among songwriters and producers. How similar is too similar?
Copyright protection for AI-generated works: A landmark Chinese court ruling
29 February 2024A landmark ruling from the Beijing Internet Court carries significant implications for the future of AI and IP in China, as it indicates that the Chinese courts would be willing to recognize the copyrightability of AI-generated works in appropriate c...
An inside look at interior design and IP
29 February 2024As interior designers freely share their work online, there’s always a risk of others copying them, sometimes at the request of a client.
Will the UPC become an attractive forum for SEP litigation?
29 February 2024Europe’s Unified Patent Court may soon become an attractive forum to litigate Standard Essential Patents. Bas Berghuis, Oscar Lamme, George Chan and Jingyuan Shi explore some of the issues that may arise during such litigation.
Singapore’s march to be the world’s IP hub continues
29 February 2024As the world is shifting towards an innovation-based economy, Singapore has made strides to position itself as a global hub for intangible assets and intellectual property.
Trademarks for sale: The buying and selling of mark rights
29 February 2024Asian entities are leading the world in buying up existing trademarks, and are increasingly heavily represented on the selling side, too.
The inheritance of IP rights
29 February 2024Most people aren’t aware that inheritance of IP rights is possible – and that it comes with complications.
Navigating the intersection of generative AI and IP
31 January 2024As generative AI becomes an effective tool assisting humans with their day-to-day work, lawyers also warn of the risks.
How Web 3.0 revolutionizes intellectual property: NFTS, DAOS and decentralized ownership
31 January 2024The decentralized nature of the new Web 3.0 may disrupt traditional notions of IP ownership and control, presenting both challenges and opportunities in tracking and enforcing IP rights.
BIP Asia: Experts explore policy developments and brand strategies
31 January 2024During the 13th Business of IP Asia Forum, IP experts discussed boosting IP development, policies, enforcement and more.
India’s IP and competition laws: Complementary or conflicting?
31 January 2024Indian IP owners face a delicate balance between commercialization and running afoul of the country’s competition law.
What’s your IP strategy?
31 January 2024Developing an IP strategy helps a business enterprise to protect, secure, commercialize, develop and enforce IP rights and other intangible assets more effectively.
Indian trademark updates from the year gone by
31 December 2023Rulings on intermediary liability, non-traditional marks, NFTs and personality rights were all big news in India in 2023. – Bisman Kaur
The rise of location-based entertainment: IP and data privacy issues
30 November 2023Location-based entertainment is growing in popularity, creating immersive and memorable experiences for consumers. But it also brings about challenges with branding and copyrights.
How IP drives breakthroughs in chemical engineering
30 November 2023Experts recommend strategies for protecting IP rights in innovations related to green energy and biofuels.