Sector
Trademarks
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
Trademark prosecution strategy in the Philippines
28 September 2026The objective of trademark registration is not merely to obtain registration as quickly as possible. It is to develop a trademark portfolio in which the marks are registrable, protectable, commercially useful. Editha R. Hechanova and Joy Marie G. Tol...
“Different language” does not necessarily mean “different trademark”
16 October 2026Lawyer shares thoughts on Indian court ruling in case involving mark in vernacular language.
Sri Lankan entrepreneur secures UK trademark for pest-management framework
15 October 2026A step toward brand protection as PACCP-X explores international market opportunities.
UAE expands incentives for inventors as broader IP reforms gather pace
07 October 2026The changes could have a meaningful impact on early-stage innovation across the UAE.
Philippine Supreme Court cancels Lido trademark registrations, rules in favour of heirs
06 October 2026A long-running dispute highlights the limits of first-to-file trademark protection.
James Robb joins Griffith Hack as practice lead
02 October 2026Robb noted for his work in brand protection and commercialization.
Australia passes IP reforms targeting trademarks, plant breeders and attorney regulation
30 September 2026The reforms could affect how businesses and IP professionals manage rights.
Intellectual property border enforcement and custom recordal mechanisms in Oman
28 September 2026Oman continues to strengthen its economic framework by reinforcing intellectual property rights protection at its borders.
Brand protection upgrades under China’s 2026 trademark law
25 September 2026Recent amendments to China’s trademark regime mark a fundamental shift. Brand owners, agencies and legal counsel must proactively adapt. Jun Li
Gunawan Suryomurcito joins SKC Law in Jakarta
21 September 2026Highly-ranked lawyer will mentor the firm’s lawyers while retaining some client work.
UAE Supreme Court weighs prior use against a later trademark registration
11 September 2026A lapsed registration did not prevent an earlier user challenging an identical mark.