Sector
Litigation
No interim relief, Delhi court orders disclaimer in case involving medical humanitarian organization
03 June 2026Court adopted a balanced approach to protect a trademark while promoting artistic freedom.
Patent pools: The package deal of patents
15 April 2026Cutting costs, easing disputes and unlocking innovation through smarter shared patent strategies — Espie Angelica A. de Leon
SG’s Court of Appeal orders online seller to pay Louis Vuitton more than half a million in damages
29 May 2026Under Singapore law, damages are not intended to be punitive, says lawyer.
From paper-based to digital: IPO Pakistan poised for major transformation
19 May 2026Lawyer says IP office may want to complement efforts with capacity building measures.
USTR names Vietnam a top concern country for IP protection, enforcement
18 May 2026Designation is understandable, not punitive, lawyers say.
Delhi High Court grants ad interim injunction in trademark, copyright case involving local newspaper
06 May 2026What can go wrong when business relationships end but one party doesn’t fully let go.
2026 Asia IP’s editorial team reveals China’s top IP firms, practices
30 April 2026China’s concerted efforts to improve the protection of intellectual property rights have fuelled the country’s rise to become one of the world’s top economies.
The unregistered trademark
20 March 2026Unregistered marks offer rights, but proving them is rarely easy. — Espie Angelica A. de Leon
AI-assisted creative works: How to prove human creativity, copyright ownership
15 March 2026How can creators prove copyright ownership over AI-assisted works? — Espie Angelica A. de Leon
Is selling empty jars similar to Nutella’s trademark infringement? Delhi court says yes
08 April 2026A clear case of trademark infringement of the famous shape mark, says lawyer.
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