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New AI-focused IP boutique signals changing demands in Japan’s patent profession

The new practice aims to address what its founders see as a shortage of specialists in AI-related IP.

Shortlist Revealed for the 2026 Asia IP Awards

Honor buys LG patents as licensing push grows

The deal highlights the growing strategic importance of patents beyond the smartphone market.

Trends in jurisdiction and sale act determination in patent infringement cases involving foreign ent...

China’s IP court has, for the first time, determined whether a foreign company’s export of products to Chinese customers constitutes a “sale within the territory of China”. Chao Zhang

Divisional applications: From a remedy for lack of unity to a strategic patent portfolio tool

Divisional applications may appear to be a technical step of patent prosecution, but their strategic value is much broader. Mingzhao Yang and Liwen Yu

Future-proofing IP professionals

IP professionals are being challenged to rethink their role beyond traditional legal work. — Excel V. Dyquiangco

Indonesia’s Constitutional Court restores limits on pharmaceutical patent protection

The ruling follows a challenge to recent changes to Indonesia’s Patent Law.

Obtaining design protection in Russia

The design of a product is considered one of the crucial elements of its attractiveness for consumers, making obtaining protection for the design of utmost importance.

Public consultation on AI’s impact on copyright, patent in Singapore ongoing

The consultation period will run until October 22, 2026

AI and the future of IP take centre stage at Singapore IP Week 2026

How AI is reshaping the innovation lifecycle and what it means to stakeholders

Expert opinion in arbitration proceedings: Does it always determine the outcome of the case?

The role of expert opinions in arbitration proceedings, the grounds on which courts may critically assess expert findings and the principles developed where expert conclusions do not ultimately determine the outcome of the case.

Confidentiality clubs revealed

How do courts protect sensitive documents in litigation? Some form confidentiality clubs. — Espie Angelica A. de Leon

Uzbekistan to raise IP fees by 6.8 percent

Higher fees are set to affect trademark and patent filing decisions in Uzbekistan.

Australia’s software patent shift brings new certainty for tech innovators

Ruling could boost computer-implemented invention filings as patent activity evolves.

CNIPA, EPO launch new bilateral patent fast-track

The new arrangement could change how companies navigate patent examination at CNIPA and EPO.