Sector
Trademarks
Watch store owner in Vietnam charged for selling 2,134 counterfeits of upscale brands
13 November 2026An IP expert explains why one watch case may signal tougher enforcement.
Merck v. Pfizer case summary: Assessment of composite marks comprising invented words and simple dev...
12 November 2026A recent IPOS decision provides useful guidance on the assessment of composite trademarks comprising invented word elements and relatively simple device elements.
A tale of two partnerships
31 October 2026Two recent cases show that the first-to-file rule will not apply when the trademark application is filed in bad faith.
Case review: Invalidation of trademarks on the basis of prior copyright
30 October 2026The Russian Civil Code stipulates that trademark designations which are identical or confusingly similar to an object of copyright cannot be registered as trademarks without the consent of the copyright holder.
Well-known marks in India: Is a formal declaration a precondition to protection?
30 October 2026Well-known status is one of the strongest protections trade mark law offers, because it frees a mark from the particular goods or services it was first used on.
What to expect in China’s new trademark law
09 November 2026New trademark rules bring fresh considerations for businesses navigating China’s trademark system. — Excel V. Dyquiangco
India’s trademark authority takes aim at AI misuse in filings
06 November 2026How can trademark proceedings curb AI misuse without limiting legitimate assistance?
Hyatt challenges Hilton’s ‘Select by Hilton’ trademark as settlement talks begin
03 November 2026The claims put trademark distinctiveness and consumer confusion at issue for hotel brands.
Hyrox challenges unauthorized Macau event over use of its name
29 October 2026A Macau fitness group plans a Hyrox-style race despite having no official ties to the brand.
Saudi Arabia joins Madrid System as Gulf trademark landscape shifts
27 October 2026New filing options offer greater flexibility, but Saudi Arabia’s specific rules still matter.
Complex agreements in intellectual property
23 October 2026Complex contracts provide a flexible framework for structuring intellectual property transactions.
Human rights in the age of IP
23 October 2026The conflict between IP rights and human rights is not local, but universal. — Excel V. Dyquiangco
Securing trademark protection when handling business: disputes with distributors
30 September 2026Though there are legal tools to combat undesirable third parties’ trademark registrations, they are time consuming and costly, so it is prudent to obtain trademark protection timely instead.
South Korea coordinates overseas IP support for K-beauty brands
22 October 2026A new government initiative aims to help SMEs navigate challenges as they expand overseas.
Protecting AI-enabled assets in the Philippines: A practical IP strategy
29 September 2026By using an increasing amount of generative AI to produce advertising copy, product designs and other content, businesses are opening themselves to a variety of legal challenges. Ma Patricia B. Paz-Jacoba and Ricardo Jesus E. Gutierrez