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PhD theses liable to be disclosed under the Right to Information Act, 2005
13 January 2025A PhD thesis is a work of original research that a student must submit to the university to complete their doctoral program successfully.
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...
Bad faith as grounds for rejecting a trademark application
30 November 2024Memo Circular No. 2023-001 is crucial for prosecuting trademark applications in the Philippines, despite the absence of explicit bad faith grounds in the IP Code.
Striking hard against counterfeiters: Delhi court leverages Order VIII Rule 10 CPC for trademark and...
24 November 2024The Commercial District Court, Delhi, delivered a significant judgment in M/s Hindustan Unilever Limited v. Pramod Gupta & ors in CS (Comm.) No. 315/2019 under Order VIII Rule 10 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC).
A year of milestones: Key trademark decisions shaping India’s IP landscape in 2024
02 January 2025In 2024, India’s trademark law experienced significant transformations, influencing the protection of both traditional intellectual property and emerging legal concerns.
Singapore – Fonterra Brands v. Consozio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano
15 December 2024In Fonterra Brands (Singapore) Pte Ltd v. Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano [2024] SGCA 53 (Fonterra), the Court of Appeal illuminated the Singapore courts’ position on the protection of geographical indications under the Geographical Indic...
M. Night Shyamalan wins in copyright trial against Italian movie director
27 January 2025How copyright infringement is determined or ruled out
IPOPHL appoints Brigitte M. Da Costa-Villaluz as new director general
27 January 2025She will take the helm from Rowel Barba.
Audi, Nio trademark dispute in Australia: Scope of protection in automotive is relatively narrow
24 January 2025Lawyer: The “E” merely stands for “electric vehicle”
What does ‘benchmark’ mean? Copyright case involving baby snack brands tackles question
21 January 2025Case will likely make companies rethink the design process for their packaging – IP lawyer
Katy Perry case highlights importance of getting broad trademark protection early
17 January 2025Key takeaways from the case which recently resulted in singer’s victory in appeal
Indian news outfit sues OpenAI for copyright infringement
16 December 2024Fair use cannot be claimed, technological advances shouldn’t overlook essence of the law – IP lawyer
Beyond the courtroom: IP litigation as a competitive tool
30 November 2024IP litigation drives market dominance and protects rights, but it requires balance with other strategies. — Espie Angelica A. de Leon
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.