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Patents
What is so inventive about the invention?
30 November 2022Inventive step has long been the main stumbling block for inventors seeking a patent for their invention. Manisha Singh and Aditya Goel explain how a recent case in India has determined that no matter how simple an invention might appear, it could st...
Patents are for the weak?
30 November 2022Elon Musk recently told a CNBC audience that “patents are for the weak.” Do lawyers agree with Musk, or is the SpaceX owner out of orbit? | Espie Angelica A. de Leon
Thailand updates cryptocurrency regulations
04 January 2023This is in the wake of the FTX debacle.
With the economy and IP awareness moving more quickly, Jan.–Sept. 2022 IP filings increased by 4.4%...
29 December 2022The boost was driven by a 5.6% increase in trademark filings.
AI as inventor: Thaler’s legal team laments flawed decision by Australian court
21 December 2022Standfirst: Errors stem from various factors including misinterpretation of the Patents Act
IPOPHL Recognized For Resolution Contribution
19 December 2022IPOPHL was recently recognized for its valuable contribution to ADR as a means of resolving conflict
Singapore begins public consultation for Intangibles Disclosure Framework
15 December 2022The Framework is poised to increase transparency and commercialization of intellectual property, other intangible assets
Wilfred Ng rejoins Bird & Bird after in-house stint at Tencent
15 December 2022Hong Kong-based Ng will focus on growing firm’s Tech & Comms sector group.
Aretha Legal launches in Delhi and Bengaluru on strength of its three founders
15 December 2022Firm has named Nishi Shabana to head its IP practice.
Wen Zou joins Fangda Partners as IP partner
14 December 2022Shenzhen-based Zou focuses on trade secrets, patent litigation and arbitration.
Weining Yue joins Shihui Partners
14 December 2022Former KWM IP specialist takes 30 of his colleagues to new firm
Shih Yann Loo named Asia Pacific chair at Baker McKenzie
14 December 2022Hong Kong-based IP lawyer will continue his role as global executive committee member.
James Ma joins GEN Law Firm as IP partner
14 December 2022Shenzhen-based Ma has been advising on IP protection and enforcement for two decades.
Ashurst announces joint venture with Korean law firm HwaHyun
14 December 2022Mid-sized firm HwaHyun specializes in corporate, IP&T and dispute resolution work.
Simon Potter named managing director of Spruson & Ferguson Australia
14 December 2022Potter has been head of the firm’s Australian chemicals and life sciences team.