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Ofinno and Honda complete large patent transaction

What products does Honda need the patents for and do companies nowadays tend to sell their patents instead of licensing out? Read on to find out the answers.

One of Taiwan’s new Covid-19 vaccines can be a game changer

A local expert dissects one of the patent applications and provides updates on other vaccines that are currently being developed in the jurisdiction.

Thailand's IP Experts 2021

Thailand's top IP lawyers of 2021 revealed!

WTO ready for talks on proposal to waive patent rights on Covid-19 products

Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have decided to begin text-based negotiations on the proposed patent waiver for drugs, vaccines and devices in connection with Covid-19, a proposal now backed by the United States.

China's New Patent Law Comes Into Force

Under the environment of encouraging innovations in China as reflected in the New Patent Law, the total number of patent applications filed in 2020 has reached 5.19 million.

Australia introduces patent box for medical, biotech companies

The patent box serves to incentivize local firms to innovate and commercialize in Australia.

Changing trends in claims category

It is understood from the statutory reading of Section 2(1)(j) of the Indian Patents Act, 1970 that different statutory classes of the invention set forth under this section are drafted to set forth the statutory classes of invention in the alternati...

The value of trade secrets

Many companies are unaware that a single new production technique or formulation results in a trade secret that can be protected. Excel V. Dyquiangco looks into some of the common mistakes made by manufacturers when it comes to protecting their trade...

2021 Asia IP Profiles: Tell us about your firm!

Later this year, Asia IP will publish the 2021 edition of Asia IP Profiles. This guide is the definitive resource for companies trying to identify the best IP practices in the region, and is based on editorial research, and surveys submitted by leadi...

China’s patent grants and applications grow in the Belt & Road countries

Local experts reveal the reasons behind.

Indonesia’s new patent examination guidelines for new use claims

The guidelines expand the scope of patentable subject matter to include second medical use.

Utility Models: Innovation tool for developing economies?

Delhi High Court confirms India’s first anti-anti-suit injunction

InterDigital Corp & Ors. v. Xiaomi Corp & Ors.

Blockchain and IP and the new normal

With blockchain getting a boost from the Covid-19 pandemic, the technology has a huge potential to radically change many areas, including IP, over the next decade.

uCloudlink Group announces progress in patent infringement disputes

The world’s first mobile data traffic sharing marketplace beats its competitor in appeal!