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Drafting the Best Functional Technical Features in China

When drafting claims of a patent application for an invention, functional technical features are often inevitable or irreplaceable, especially when the invention is partly or completely implemented by computer programs. How to best protect an inventi...

Brief Introduction to Application of Doctrine of Estoppel in China

Under the doctrine of estoppel (DOE), a patentee may not recapture in patent litigation what was abandoned through either amendment or observation during prosecution or patent invalidation proceedings.

Mandatory Non-extendable Deadlines in Thailand

In July 2015, the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) of Thailand imposed non-extendable deadlines relating to the prosecution and registration of intellectual property rights.

Defining Patent Utility: Potential of a Patent or Commercial Viability of the Patented Product?

How much utility is sufficient to satisfy patent law requirements?

Exclusive License Patentee Receiving No Royalties Found to Have No Standing in Patent Infringement C...

Patentees must receive royalties to sue for infringement.

Naomi Pearce Joins The K&L Gates IP Practice In Sydney As Partner

AFCP 2.0 Worth Considering

For many applicants, after-final practice is one of the most confusing aspects of the patent prosecution process. Once a final office action has been issued, examiners have a great deal of discretion regarding whether to grant interviews, consider an...

The growing menace of unlicensed and spurious drugs: A brief overview

How is India combating the sale of unlicensed drugs?

Singapore: Post-grant Patent Amendments Refused in Hitachi Case

In the landmark case of Warner-Lamber v. Novartis, the Singapore Court of Appeal explored the permissibility of amending method of treatment claims to Swiss-style claims. Suhaimi Bin Lazim and Chiong Song Ning report.

Competition & IP

Johnny Chan dissects the intersection between competition and IP laws in India, as well as the adjudication standards of FRAND terms in SEPs.

Beyond the Buzz: 5G in Singapore and Asia

Is Asia lagging behind in rolling out 5G networks?

Humphrey Foote Joins Davies Collison Cave As Principal In Wellington

Foote specializes in life science patents.

Temasek Rice ready to take on global market after grant of plant varieties protection

The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore has granted Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory plant varieties protection for its new Temasek Rice.

Singapore trade minister urges nation to redouble IP efforts

Chan Chung Sing, minister for Trade and Industry of Singapore said that intangible assets including IP will increasingly drive the next wave of global growth. Because of this Singapore should redouble its efforts.

Tackling what’s real about artificial intelligence

As the use of artificial intelligence continues to increase, IP lawyers are finding themselves called upon more frequently to handle AI matters. Espie Angelica A. de Leon explains how one law firm developed an AI Toolkit for its clients and other bus...