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China tightens the link between IP enforcement and border controls

New CNIPA-Customs framework could change patent enforcement at China’s borders.

Complex agreements in intellectual property

Complex contracts provide a flexible framework for structuring intellectual property transactions.

Global Innovation Index 2026: Singapore ranks fifth

Singapore stays in the top five for a fourth year, still No. 1 in innovation inputs.

Australian Parliament committee supports GRATK Treaty, pushes for binding treaty action by gov’t

The first WIPO treaty to address IP, genetic resources, and traditional knowledge.

Human rights in the age of IP

The conflict between IP rights and human rights is not local, but universal. — Excel V. Dyquiangco

Invisalign maker wins 17-country UPC injunction against Hong Kong-listed aligner company

A patented tooth-moving feature puts Europe’s unified patent court to the test.

Protecting AI-enabled assets in the Philippines: A practical IP strategy

By using an increasing amount of generative AI to produce advertising copy, product designs and other content, businesses are opening themselves to a variety of legal challenges. Ma Patricia B. Paz-Jacoba and Ricardo Jesus E. Gutierrez

Patenting AI in the Philippines: Key considerations under the IPOPHL’s AI examination guidelines

Applicants seeking patent protection for AI-related inventions in the Philippines must ensure that the application identifies the human inventor and explains the technical contribution of the AI-related invention. Rowen D. Palma and Ninna Joyce P. De...

Indian court ruling in 13-year patent case shows why proof of rights is important, says IP lawyer

After 13 years, scientist is named as rightful inventor of biomedical invention and patent applicant.

Kerala High Court tests limits of patent protection for cancer drugs

A case over one patient’s struggle with costs raises wider questions about access.

India ramps up IP reforms amid patent and AI questions

New patent guidelines, an AI authorship ruling and commercialization efforts mark the latest changes.

UAE expands incentives for inventors as broader IP reforms gather pace

The changes could have a meaningful impact on early-stage innovation across the UAE.

Asia IP 2026 Patent Rankings

When 20 years is just not enough

Where to draw the line between innovation and access to affordable medicines. — Excel V. Dyquiangco

The patenting of GMOs

Different legal approaches shape who can protect, develop and use GMO technologies. — Espie Angelica A. de Leon