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Vietnam Develops National Science and Technology market
04 August 2021The program creates a favorable environment and facilitate Science and Technology market activities. The program also provides opportunities for science and technology companies, including start-ups.
Securing intangibles: The money made me do it
31 July 2021If you fail to protect your intangible assets, they will come to be possessed by evil entities such as trolls, and that can cost a fortune. Johnny Chan conjures his team of experts for advice against all insidious foes.
The IPAB abolition: Insights from India
31 July 2021When the Intellectual Property Appellate Board was suddenly abolished in April, lawyers across India were taken by surprise. Espie Angelica A. de Leon finds out just what lawyers are thinking of its abolition in this eulogy to the IPAB.
Philippine Experts Urge App Creators To Value IP Protection
02 August 2021Experts in the mobile app market from across the world are urging developers to protect their intellectual property early in the development process, highlighting how this may save them money in costly legal fights that are common in the sector.
Lazada partners with Panasonic and Thai police for one of the largest seizures in Southeast Asia
21 July 2021Nearly 100,000 fake batteries seized were intended for sale online.
Thailand's IP Experts 2021
31 May 2021Thailand's top IP lawyers of 2021 revealed!
China Intellectual Property Protection Centres established in Liaoning, Jilin and Changchun
22 June 2021What do they actually do? Are they clustered in certain areas and are we expecting more soon? More importantly, will lawyers’ power be belittled if they are seemingly “almighty”? A local expert has the answers.
Thailand’s Commercial Minister commands agencies to strengthen IP protection
15 June 2021Relevant parties listen and take action at once!
What to expect in the 1st Philippine Copyright Summit
10 June 2021The summit, hosted by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) will be held on the week of November 22, 2021.
Updates to trademark enforcement in Asia-Pacific
31 May 2021Trademark lawyers across Asia and the Pacific speak with Johnny Chan about the latest legislative changes in their jurisdictions, as well as the best tips on devising appropriate enforcement strategies before, during and after trials.
The one with the Friends reunion piracy
09 June 2021The recently-concluded “Friends'' reunion was one of the most-watched specials in all of history. Naturally, given the massive popularity of the show, procuring a license to air the same was on cards by almost all the video content platforms.
A sea change in Singapore’s data privacy law
31 May 2021Singapore’s Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill 2020 was passed on November 2, 2020. The amendments to the PDPA bring about much-needed updates to align Singapore’s data privacy regime with international standards and best practices.
The value of trade secrets
31 May 2021Many companies are unaware that a single new production technique or formulation results in a trade secret that can be protected. Excel V. Dyquiangco looks into some of the common mistakes made by manufacturers when it comes to protecting their trade...
IP tips when crowdsourcing ideas
31 May 2021Crowdsourcing ideas is nothing new, but it may be becoming more common, Excel V. Dyquiangco reports. What steps do you need to take to protect yourself before taking the plunge and asking for a deluge of crowdsourced ideas?
Is there a hole in the rule of law in Hong Kong? A debate on the National Security Law
31 May 2021It has been a year since China passed the National Security Law in Hong Kong, and experts have debated whether Hong Kong is still a place where the rule of law applies. Espie Angelica A. de Leon reports on a recent webinar examining the health of Hon...