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Improving IP situational awareness

Before bringing a product to market, it is essential to first register your intellectual property.

Corporate name vs. trademark registration

This is not a case of confusing similarity. This is a case of who is the real owner of the trademark “Gloria Maris Shark’s Fin Restaurant”, being claimed by both a corporation and its former shareholder.

Asian trademarks on the move

Registration in Russia of trademarks from Asian companies is on the rise. Among Asian countries, China is in the lead with its 6,226 trademark applications in 2023 followed by the Republic of Korea (789 applications) and Japan (490 applications).

Singapore courts consider trademark infringement and passing off in internet advertising

The General Division of the High Court recently elucidated the Singapore courts’ position on trademark infringement and passing off concerning internet advertising.

Building an Anti-Counterfeiting Framework

Trademark dispute in the field of recycling: Bangladeshi firm clashes with prime sportswear brand

Yet another case of David v. Goliath in the IP world

Lord of the Fries lords it over Lord of the Rings in courtroom battleground

Trademark opponents must not merely rely on general brand recognition, says IP lawyer.

Owners of registered trademarks in Australia fall victim to scam

Sudden change of addresses for service for registered and pending trademarks sparks concerns.

Fine on Amazon India for trademark infringement one of the highest damages awarded

Is the amount in damages appropriate?

Cambodia system opens recordals

Lawyer outlines challenges and ways to improve the system’s long-term effectiveness.

New Balance trademark case in Kazakhstan ends with amicable settlement

Correct, timely collection of evidence crucial especially in disputes involving ecommerce

Vietnam’s IP court ready to take off

Faster proceedings, specialized judges and improved IP protection are expected at Vietnam’s new IP court. — Espie Angelica A. de Leon

Protecting innovation in the real estate industry

With the integration of IP with real estate, how do IP owners adapt to emerging challenges like virtual property rights and augmented reality experiences and seize opportunities? — Excel V. Dyquiangco

IP aspirations for the new year

2025 presents a fresh opportunity to address emerging challenges.

Myanmar’ IP Experts 2024

A decade ago, in 2015, Asia IP visited Yangon, the commercial centre of Myanmar, for the first time, in search of Myanmar’s long-promised (and longer-awaited) suite of intellectual property laws.