Sector
Litigation
Australia’s SC rules in favour of designer Katie Perry in trademark battle with Katy Perry
20 March 2026The limits of reputation and other takeaways in trademark clash spanning 17 years.
Denis Kudryavtsev joins Gorodissky & Partners in Moscow
06 March 2026Kudryavtsev noted for his work in litigation and dispute resolution.
Dean Gerakiteys joins Baker McKenzie’s IP practice
06 March 2026Former Clayton Utz lawyer brings team with him.
New business? Think IP
15 February 2026The best time to start paying attention to IP matters is at the very beginning. — Espie Angelica A. de Leon
Yes, you may copyright your joke! (And we’re not joking)
15 January 2026But comedians find that proving originality and ownership is rarely a joking matter. — Espie Angelica de Leon
AI and the law firm
25 January 2026How is AI helping lawyers in their legal practice? — Espie Angelica A. de Leon
Law doesn’t punish lawful design-arounds but doesn’t spare passing off, says SG lawyer
06 February 2026Inventor’s passing off claim succeeds in SG door system patent case, infringement allegation rejected
TMI Associates promotes 21 to partner
05 February 2026Six of the firm’s new partners have significant IP practices.
TMI Associates promotes five to partner
05 February 2026Two of the firm’s new counsel have significant IP practices.
Daniel Posker promoted to partner at NRF in Sydney
03 February 2026IP disputes lawyer is one of 51 promoted globally at the firm on January 1.
Jocelyn Heng named managing counsel at HKIAC
28 January 2026HKIAC also appoints Xi Zhang head of China relations in Beijing.
India’s Madras High Court cancels marks already registered
22 January 2026The registrations violated Rule 33 of the trademark law.
Sting versus Storm: PepsiCo wins over Pakistani energy drink company in legal battle
21 January 2026Intellectual property and competition law take the spotlight.
Arbitrability of intellectual property disputes in India
16 January 2026With the increasing commercialization of intellectual property in India, disputes concerning IP arise frequently. Courts are taking a more nuanced position as to whether they are suitable for arbitration.
TikTok now recognized as a famous trademark in Nepal
16 January 2026Landmark decision elevates TikTok from the well-known mark status.