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In Depth
What the updates to the IPBE Act in Singapore mean
31 March 2023With the new additions to Singapore’s IP Border Enforcement Act, Singapore Customs now has more power in cases involving IPR violations. Excel V. Dyquiangco discusses these additional measures, including the positive changes and minor setbacks.
Analysis on the protection of a well-known drug trademark
31 March 2023China’s court recognizes Novartis in Chinese as a well-known trademark
INTA goes to Southeast Asia
31 March 2023Espie Angelica A. de Leon sits down with Etienne Sanz de Acedo, CEO of the International Trademark Association, for an exclusive look at the association’s upcoming Annual Meeting in Singapore.
The face of image rights
28 February 2023In many jurisdictions, image rights are protected through a mishmash of intellectual property and other laws. Espie Angelica A. de Leon asks lawyers around Asia whether image rights should become its own IP right.
The language of cross-border trade
28 February 2023If language is a barrier, how does communication happen? Having a common language for cross-border trade is key – that language is often English. | Excel V. Dyquiangco
Amendments to South Korea’s trademark law will save time and money for applicants
28 February 2023Important changes to the Korean Trademark Act will put cost savings in the pockets of applicants – and will save them time, too. Excel V. Dyquiangco reports.
THE WINNERS OF THE ASIA IP 2022 AWARDS
17 February 2023Despite our hopes – and everyone’s best efforts – to make the 2022 Asia IP Awards a live event, thanks to lingering effects (and Asia travel restrictions) of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Awards were held only in the pages of this magazine.
Cybersecurity threats in IP: What to watch for in 2023
31 January 2023As IP-intensive businessess rely more and more on technology, they’re finding that technology can be a double-edged sword.
Reverse engineering disassembled
31 January 2023While reverse engineering often comes with a negative connotation, particularly when it comes to patent infringement, the process has many benefits for businesses
BIP Asia: Hong Kong will rise as a regional IP trading hub, officials say
31 January 2023Hong Kong is back in business, Hong Kong’s chief executive declared at the opening of the city’s Business of IP Asia Forum.
BIP Asia: Experts share ideas about IP commercialization
31 January 2023Owning intellectual property is one thing; making money from it is altogether different.
The cannabis industry in the IP arena
31 December 2022When it comes to the legalization of cannabis, Asia lags behind Europe and North America, reports Excel V. Dyquiangco.
The trends in IP in 2023
30 November 2022Digital assets have been the name of the game for IP lawyers in 2022, from the Metaverse to NFTs and more use of blockchain technologies.
Patents are for the weak?
30 November 2022Elon Musk recently told a CNBC audience that “patents are for the weak.” Do lawyers agree with Musk, or is the SpaceX owner out of orbit? | Espie Angelica A. de Leon
EXAMINING PATENTS IN THE MINING INDUSTRY
30 November 2022Climate change is resulting in companies and consumers alike driving increasing use of green technology. Industries that are vital to the lives of people worldwide are incorporating such technologies, including the mining industry.