Sector
Trademarks
Assessment of registrability of slogan – A case study in Singapore
27 April 2026TSMC’s application to register a slogan in Singapore was rejected for being descriptive and for lack of distinctiveness.
No interim relief, Delhi court orders disclaimer in case involving medical humanitarian organization
03 June 2026Court adopted a balanced approach to protect a trademark while promoting artistic freedom.
UI and UX: Protecting the modern interface
23 April 2026How different IP regimes safeguard digital interfaces in different ways — Excel V. Dyquiangco
SG’s Court of Appeal orders online seller to pay Louis Vuitton more than half a million in damages
29 May 2026Under Singapore law, damages are not intended to be punitive, says lawyer.
Singapore launches regional IP awards
26 May 2026IP for Growth Awards 2026 now open for nominations from all around Asia
Australia High Court rules against fintech firm in decade-long trademark battle
22 May 2026Court backs rival in dispute over use of financial service brand.
From paper-based to digital: IPO Pakistan poised for major transformation
19 May 2026Lawyer says IP office may want to complement efforts with capacity building measures.
Reverse passing off in Indian trademark law: Reexamining the position
15 April 2026Section 31 of India’s Patents Act, 1970, provides exceptions to the requirement for novelty, including anticipation by public display.
Cartoons and characters on merchandise: All about character licensing and IP protection
15 April 2026How can licensors protect IP rights after licensing to third parties? — Espie Angelica A. de Leon
Building digital defenses: Indonesia’s new framework for IPR protection in electronic systems
15 April 2026A new regulation in Indonesia introduces mechanisms for reporting IPR infringements in electronic systems.
Invalidation of the early termination of trademark protection
15 May 2026Is it permissible to invalidate the provision of legal protection of a trademark if at the time of filing an objection or consideration of the dispute, such protection has already been terminated?
USTR names Vietnam a top concern country for IP protection, enforcement
18 May 2026Designation is understandable, not punitive, lawyers say.
Australian IP Report 2026: Businesses with IP see stronger productivity, income growth
13 May 2026Global innovation networks are fragmenting, domestic IP activity remains resilient.
UK IP Office outlines AI push, fee increases in 2026-27 plan
13 May 2026Modernization drive targets digital services, innovation and support for smaller businesses.
Delhi High Court grants ad interim injunction in trademark, copyright case involving local newspaper
06 May 2026What can go wrong when business relationships end but one party doesn’t fully let go.