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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.
Changes in terminology for image indexing in trademark applications at IP Australia
23 April 2026Changes reflect respectful, contemporary language, ensures inclusion of indigenous perspective in decision making.
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.
Lessons from Taylor Swift
15 March 2026A sophisticated example of proactive brand fortification in a globalized digital economy — Excel V. Dyquiangco
Additional international search options for PCT applicants in Australia
16 March 2026EPO and IPOS added as new options for patent filers.
Roses are red, violets are blue: Protecting plant varieties
15 February 2026In legal terms, a patented rose is not just grown – it is licensed. — Excel V. Dyquiangco
Valentine’s Day as a trademark?
15 February 2026Can Valentine’s Day – and holidays like Christmas and Easter – become registered trademarks? – Espie Angelica A. de Leon
AI and the law firm
25 January 2026How is AI helping lawyers in their legal practice? — Espie Angelica A. de Leon
Wai Teng Woo promoted to partner at LAW Partnership
23 January 2026Kuala Lumpur-based Woo leads the firm’s prosecution, branding team.
India’s Madras High Court cancels marks already registered
22 January 2026The registrations violated Rule 33 of the trademark law.
IPOS suspends acceptance of new requests under patents and trademarks acceleration programmes
14 January 2026IPOS is reviewing both programmes, aims to resume services as soon as possible.
Asia IP Announces Call for Submissions for the 2026 Asia IP China Awards
29 December 2025Asia IP is pleased to announce that submissions are now open for the 2026 Asia IP China Awards, which recognize outstanding achievements and leadership in intellectual property law across China.
Australia’s Trade Marks Amendment Regulations, 2025
12 December 2025Regulations composed of 7 schedules, with 1 and 5 to take effect on Dec. 19.
Gen Z protests force Nepal to issue trademark notice
11 December 2025Key requirements of the notice
The controversial gene patent
31 October 2025Should genes be patented? — Espie Angelica A. de Leon