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Dispute Resolution
IP aspirations for the new year
30 January 20252025 presents a fresh opportunity to address emerging challenges.
Myanmar’ IP Experts 2024
28 November 2024A decade ago, in 2015, Asia IP visited Yangon, the commercial centre of Myanmar, for the first time, in search of Myanmar’s long-promised (and longer-awaited) suite of intellectual property laws.
Cambodia’ IP Experts 2024
29 November 2024Cambodia has strengthened its intellectual property framework with a comprehensive Intellectual Property Rights Recordation System (IPRRS).
Laos’ IP Experts 2024
26 November 2024The government of Laos convened its first Ministerial Conference on Blockchain 4.0 Digital Transformation in Vientiane in May 2023, its first step in advancing the country’s digital transformation through digital technology.
India’s IP Experts 2024
30 November 2024November brought good news for the Indian IP community: the country has recorded the world’s fastest growth in patent applications – an impressive 15.7 percent in 2023 over 2022’s rates – and has secured sixth position in the global Top 10 for patent...
Trust everybody, but cut the cards
06 January 2025It happens again and again with disturbing regularity. Russian companies are eager to collaborate with foreign partners and, usually, the collaboration is mutually beneficial. Sometimes, however, foreign companies are naïve with all their experience...
IPOS, WIPO launch WIPO-ASEAN Mediation Programme
04 February 2025What you need to know about the AMP+ and how to apply
IPOPHL appoints Brigitte M. Da Costa-Villaluz as new director general
27 January 2025She will take the helm from Rowel Barba.
Apple fails in opposition bid against Wapples trademark registration in Singapore
27 December 2024No visual, aural and conceptual similarity between the marks, no reasonable likelihood of confusion.
2024 Asia IP Awards winners crowned in Manila
30 January 2025Fifty-nine firms from 21 Asia-Pacific jurisdictions took home trophies at the 15th annual Asia IP Awards, held November 17 at Blackbird restaurant in Manila.
2024 India’s Top IP Firms and Practices Revealed
21 October 2024Asia IP’s editorial team reveals India’s top IP firms, practices.
Turkish bookstore triumphs in trademark dispute with Hermès
26 August 2024The bookstore owner says "Hermes" has a strong link to Izmir and not merely a brand name.
Wife of late NZ rugby legend loses control of hubby’s IP in trademark battle with his lawyer
22 August 2024An overview of the case, which involves a documentary film, and its key takeaways
Carku wins ITC case for the third time against NOCO
17 July 2024This marks the company’s third consecutive win in U.S. International Trade Commission Section 337 investigations, the first Chinese company in the industry to achieve this.
Qatar issues updates on POA for trademark prosecution
08 July 2024One major change is that Powers of Attorney legalized abroad by the Qatari embassy now require local attestation by the Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs.