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The digital battlefield: How rogue websites threaten corporations and consumers

In an era where digital transformation is reshaping industries, a sinister force is growing in the shadows: rogue websites.

USPTO grants patent to US blockchain firm funded by Vietnamese startup

An optimistic signal for blockchain and motivation for Vietnamese tech startups

Asian trademarks on the move

Registration in Russia of trademarks from Asian companies is on the rise. Among Asian countries, China is in the lead with its 6,226 trademark applications in 2023 followed by the Republic of Korea (789 applications) and Japan (490 applications).

Singapore courts consider trademark infringement and passing off in internet advertising

The General Division of the High Court recently elucidated the Singapore courts’ position on trademark infringement and passing off concerning internet advertising.

Building an Anti-Counterfeiting Framework

SC ruling in NZ artist’s case: Copyright is relationship property

Alalääkkölä v. Palmer: A timeline and why copyright as a property right creates tension

Owners of registered trademarks in Australia fall victim to scam

Sudden change of addresses for service for registered and pending trademarks sparks concerns.

IP lawyer advises artists to use all available tools including AI to protect their copyright

Jenni Rutter of Dentons Kensington Swan reacts to NZ artist’s duplicate poster on Temu

New Balance trademark case in Kazakhstan ends with amicable settlement

Correct, timely collection of evidence crucial especially in disputes involving ecommerce

Vietnam’s IP court ready to take off

Faster proceedings, specialized judges and improved IP protection are expected at Vietnam’s new IP court. — Espie Angelica A. de Leon

IP aspirations for the new year

2025 presents a fresh opportunity to address emerging challenges.

15 things companies should start doing in 2025 to better leverage their IP for business growth

Intellectual property strategies are vital for business growth.

Myanmar’ IP Experts 2024

A 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

Cambodia has strengthened its intellectual property framework with a comprehensive Intellectual Property Rights Recordation System (IPRRS).

ASEAN IP: Ecommerce and IP enforcement challenges

High costs, low rewards make trademark infringement difficult.