Sector
Trademarks
2023 Asia IP Awards winners crowned in Singapore
02 November 2023Fifty-three firms from 24 Asia-Pacific jurisdictions took home trophies at the 14th annual Asia IP Awards, held November 2 at CHIJMES in Singapore.
China Strategies Guide 2023
31 August 2023Protecting and managing your intellectual property assets in an economy as vast and varied as China’s is a challenging job. Whether you’re looking for advice on filing a patent infringement lawsuit, information about recent reforms to China's tradema...
Adjustments to China’s trademark examination system will strengthen rights holders’ legal claims
31 August 2023A series of reforms to China’s case examination system have put trademark applications under more stringent, meticulous, multi-faceted reviews. Robert Chan and Zeifei Wang explain how outcomes of examinations will provide stronger protection for the...
Then and now: The suspension mechanism of trademark review cases in China
31 August 2023The suspension mechanism used in trademark disputes in China has undergone a process of dynamic change. Wei Zhou explains how CNIPA and the courts are working to balance the efficiency and rationality of individual cases.
How China protects IP with legal updates
31 August 2023A new draft of China’s Anti-Unfair Competition Law broadens the scope of unfair competitive practices. Ivy Choi discusses how this impacts business operators and brand owners, including how they may need to exercise caution in their online activities...
Trademark infringement cases rising in Nepal due to lack of IP awareness, gov’t initiative
27 October 2023IP attorney from Kathmandu discusses the issue, proposes ways to curb IP violations
AIPPI 2023: WIPO director calls for IP system to be more inclusive and horizontal
23 October 2023"We must move away from this idea that intellectual property is for the industrialized economies," says Habip Asan.
Indonesia needs to improve its IP e-filing system, an IP lawyer says
17 October 2023There are still a lot of improvements to be made, especially for the trademark e-filing as there are a number of issues, said the IP lawyer.
Delhi High Court ruled in favour of New Balance Athletics in trademark dispute
04 October 2023New Balance Athletics successfully won a case in the Delhi High Court against New Balance Immigration for trademark infringement and passing off.
IP protection at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games
22 September 2023The Games’ emblem, slogan and mascots have earned the “special symbol” tag
A deep dive into trademark confusion
31 July 2023The likelihood of confusion remains the main reason for the refusal or invalidation of a trademark due to similarity. Excel V. Dyquiangco explains the different kinds of confusion, including the legal guidelines on how two similar trademarks can co-e...
Thai social media furious over dessert trademark, restaurant apologizes
21 September 2023The incident happened when Lukkaithong Thai Royal Restaurant uploaded a picture of a popular dessert on its Facebook page.
Shortlist revealed for 2023 Asia IP Awards
14 September 2023We have researched all the major jurisdictions across Asia and the Pacific to put together a shortlist of the 2023 Asia IP Awards. And it’s now your turn to vote.
Colour trademark applications: Include a colour swatch or not?
14 September 2023What can be done when the shade of green on an energy drink doesn't match that on the trademark registration?
How intellectual property moves in signatures and poses
31 July 2023From Michael Jackson to Amitabh Bachchan to Ronaldo to Elvis, the potential commercial value of a celebrity’s signature poses and movements is substantial. Excel V. Dyquiangco explains why it is essential to register those poses in order to protect t...