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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 human denominator: Why AI’s creativity tests the limits of ownership
29 April 2026AI is rapidly transforming creative work, but is it a rival or a partner to human imagination? — Cathy Li
Dual pathways: Optimizing industrial design protection strategy in Russia and Eurasia
22 April 2026The choice between Russian and Eurasian procedures to register industrial designs may depend on the applicant’s strategy for expanding design protection.
Delhi High Court to copyright office: Decide on Thaler application for AI artwork in eight weeks
20 April 2026Decision will help determine whether AI-generated works can have copyright protection in India.
Who is liable when agentic AI violates a patent?
15 March 2026Agentic AI has moved beyond simply following instructions. — Excel V. Dyquiangco
Vietnam’s amended IP Law takes effect on April 1, 2026
15 April 2026The amendments address modern IP challenges.
Chinese drone company accuses rival of patent infringement
01 April 2026Former engineers’ work at rival company sparks patent dispute and uncertainty.
Main differences in the patent legislation of Russia and Kazakhstan
31 March 2026Applicants may find advantages to a combined approach to patenting, using the laws of Kazakhstan and Russia to their advantage.
GUIs as registrable designs in India: From UST Global to the 2026 clarification
28 February 2026In a landmark ruling, the Calcutta High Court has held that a graphical user interface can qualify for registration as a design under the Designs Act, 2000.
Ozempic patent expiry opens door for generics in India, China, Canada
20 March 2026Patent lapse opens pathway for more affordable diabetes and obesity treatments.
Indonesia tightens patent filing rules with new ministry of law regulation
20 March 2026Indonesia updates patent rules with faster reviews and new administrative remedies.
The IP Australia Podcast launched
16 March 2026First four episodes deal with important topics for startups and small businesses.
Additional international search options for PCT applicants in Australia
16 March 2026EPO and IPOS added as new options for patent filers.
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.