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Patents
South Korea rolls out one-month patent review for AI and biotech startups
04 March 2026Startups to benefit from rapid, prioritized IP examination.
New business? Think IP
15 February 2026The best time to start paying attention to IP matters is at the very beginning. — Espie Angelica A. de Leon
Courts now empowered to change the method of calculating compensation
25 February 2026Court removes power from claimant to determine calculation of compensation.
AI and the law firm
25 January 2026How is AI helping lawyers in their legal practice? — Espie Angelica A. de Leon
Sri Lanka launches public online IP search platform
20 February 2026Users can now access national IP records through a centralized digital system.
Philippines leads initiatives under ASEAN IP Rights Roadmap 2026-2030
19 February 2026Philippines drives ASEAN efforts to boost IP commercialization, capacity building and regional cooperation.
Japan hosts official visit by WIPO director general
18 February 2026Daren Tang visits to deepen IP cooperation.
UK landmark ruling reshapes AI patent strategy
12 February 2026UK aligns its approach with European practice.
Foreign-related IP cases grow in China, 2025 report shows
12 February 2026China’s IP Court reports rising cases, foreign involvement and increasing punitive damages.
Mathew Lucas joins Pearce IP as executive patent attorney
10 February 2026Lucas’ appointment strengthens the firm’s life sciences and patent practice.
Law doesn’t punish lawful design-arounds but doesn’t spare passing off, says SG lawyer
06 February 2026Inventor’s passing off claim succeeds in SG door system patent case, infringement allegation rejected
TMI Associates promotes 21 to partner
05 February 2026Six of the firm’s new partners have significant IP practices.
TMI Associates promotes five to partner
05 February 2026Two of the firm’s new counsel have significant IP practices.
Judicial Leader Call for Stronger IP Literacy and Faster Innovation Governance
04 February 2026On the opening day of the GIPC, legal experts and members of the judiciary underscored the growing importance of intellectual property rights in shaping innovation, economic growth, and public welfare.
India Urged to Triple R&D Investment
04 February 2026Achieving True Technology Sovereignty will take vastly increased R&D spending by government and private companies