Sector
Trademarks
Registering trademarks containing hieroglyphic characters in Russia
29 July 2026Trademark applicants from Asia can face challenges registering a trademark containing non-Cyrillic or non-Latin characters.
Reframing similarity infringement in Malaysia
07 August 2026A recent decision by the Malaysia High Court marks an important development in Malaysian trademark jurisprudence, particularly in its treatment of similarity infringement.
Saudi Arabia’s Madrid Protocol accession reshapes Middle East trademark strategy
07 August 2026Saudi Arabia’s accession simplifies trademark protection and reshapes filing strategies across the Middle East.
Mirror, mirror on the shelf: The rise of the dupe culture
28 July 2026How imitation dilutes exclusivity but also keep brands at the centre of attention — Excel V. Dyquiangco
McDonald’s and the “Mc” prefix: Recent developments in Malaysia trademark law
27 July 2026Recent developments in Malaysian trademark law have revisited the scope of protection afforded to prefix-based branding.
The ‘look’ is the ‘brand’: Delhi High Court extends trademark protection to visual identity
04 August 2026The High Court of Delhi has ruled that a digital broadcaster’s logo infringed on a well-known broadcaster’s similar visual identity, but separated the visual device, colour scheme and layout from the choice of name by the upstart broadcaster. – Rahul...
How failure to maintain a trademark registration can defeat an opposition
30 July 2026It is well settled that the Philippine trademark system follows the first-to-file principle. What is often overlooked is that obtaining a trademark registration is not the culmination of trademark protection, but only the beginning.
Trademark protection in the UAE through customs recordal and Amazon Brand Registry
01 August 2026The commercial dynamism of the UAE has transformed the region into a premier focal point for global trade, logistics and digital consumer markets.
Louis Vuitton seeks court review of CNIPA trademark decision
23 July 2026Disputed trademark sets the stage for an administrative legal battle in China.
Recognition and cross-class protection of well-known trademarks in China
30 May 2026Cross-class trademark protection under Article 13(3) of China’s Trademark Law includes two independent paths — Xiaoping Wei
Asia IP 2026 Trademark Rankings
30 May 2026Unveiling Asia IP’s top trademark practices of 2026.
Spruson & Ferguson promotes 10 across Australia and Asia
14 July 2026The promotions span patent and trademark practices across the firm’s Australia and Asia businesses.
Australian IP Report 2026: Australia holds ground, resident filings increase across all IP rights
13 July 2026Local businesses continue to engage with the IP system as international dynamics shift.
Louis Vuitton scores landmark trademark victory in China
09 July 2026Luxury branding meets China’s premium tea boom in a closely watched trademark dispute.
China’s trademark overhaul signals a fundamental shift in brand protection
09 July 2026New rules target bad-faith filings and encourage genuine trademark use.