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Trademarks
2026 Asia IP’s editorial team reveals China’s top IP firms, practices
30 April 2026China’s concerted efforts to improve the protection of intellectual property rights have fuelled the country’s rise to become one of the world’s top economies.
Rules for determining civil liability of online platforms for IP infringement in China
30 April 2026As online platform business models become increasingly integrated, assessment of liability for infringement will continue to be refined through judicial practice. – Hongxia Wu and Fan Li
Abrande launches China practice with office in Hong Kong
29 April 2026Former ELLALAN partner Valerie Suen named managing director of new firm.
Changes in terminology for image indexing in trademark applications at IP Australia
23 April 2026Changes reflect respectful, contemporary language, ensures inclusion of indigenous perspective in decision making.
Exhaustion of the exclusive right to a trademark when selling goods on the internet
21 April 2026In Russia, the exclusive right to a trademark affixed to a specific product is considered exhausted once the product is first placed on the market the right holder.
Online gaming in India: What’s next?
20 March 2026India’s new act puts esports and social gaming in the spotlight. — Excel V. Dyquiangco
The unregistered trademark
20 March 2026Unregistered marks offer rights, but proving them is rarely easy. — Espie Angelica A. de Leon
Vietnam’s amended IP Law takes effect on April 1, 2026
15 April 2026The amendments address modern IP challenges.
Lessons from Taylor Swift
15 March 2026A sophisticated example of proactive brand fortification in a globalized digital economy — Excel V. Dyquiangco
Is selling empty jars similar to Nutella’s trademark infringement? Delhi court says yes
08 April 2026A clear case of trademark infringement of the famous shape mark, says lawyer.
Amanda Griffiths joins MoranLaw
15 March 2026Former AJ Park lawyer advises on all stages of the trademark life cycle.
Tanzania: A mandatory shift to national protection
31 March 2026The intellectual property landscape in mainland Tanzania has undergone its most significant transformation in years.
Traditional knowledge as IP
31 March 2026In light of the Whang-Od Academy case, the Philippines is taking active steps to protect traditional knowledge as intellectual property.
Australia’s SC rules in favour of designer Katie Perry in trademark battle with Katy Perry
20 March 2026The limits of reputation and other takeaways in trademark clash spanning 17 years.
Indonesia introduces new rules to speed up trademark process
16 March 2026New rules promise quicker approvals and clearer procedure.