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AI’s starring role in the movies: Copyright challenges

Amidst faster and more creative productions, Ai also sparks complex copyright debates. — Espie Angelica A. de Leon

Vara Gaur joins Saga Legal’s disputes team

Gaur will lead the firm’s TMT disputes vertical.

S.M. Algaus joins CMS Induslaw’s dispute resolution team

Algaus handles commercial litigation including IP disputes.

Yong Peng joins Hylands Law Firm in Beijing

Peng spent 20 years working for China’s Customs office.

Shortlist Revealed for the 2025 Asia IP Awards

In which markets should you file for patent protection?

How do businesses – especially startups – decide where to file new patent applications? Espie Angelica A. de Leon

Nepal Supreme Court rules in favour of Scotch Whisky Association in GI dispute

Case sets crucial precedent for GI protection in Nepal.

Bombay High Court rejects copyright claim in case involving gender disguise in movie plot

No copyright infringement for generic plot points if treatment, setting and characters are different.

On claiming high statutory damages: Be a little more moderate, says lawyer

SG High Court orders counterfeit seller to pay LV significantly lower amount than damages sought.

Sweet news from India: Nutella declared as well-known trademark

Declaration comes with Delhi HC's ruling in trademark infringement suit favouring Nutella maker.

Natalie Zwar promoted to special counsel at Gilbert + Tobin

Zwar, an IP litigator, has particular interest in protecting music and film.

Two sculptures and a copyright tussle

British sculptor accuses New Zealand artist of copying his sculpture of two hands clasped together.

India has to streamline contractual relationship between AI companies, digital content creators – IP...

Lawyer reacts to news publishers group’s statement on AI training and copyright infringement.

The copyright debate: Infringement or product of inspiration?

How can copyright infringement be distinguished from inspiration? — Espie Angelica A. de Leon

John Yuen Chuen Lee joins Angela Wang & Co. in Hong Kong

Lee will be a member of the firm’s dispute resolution practice.