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UAE Supreme Court weighs prior use against a later trademark registration

A lapsed registration did not prevent an earlier user challenging an identical mark.

A cloud kitchen, restaurant and barbecue: Indian court restrains one party from using marks

A ‘problematic’ angle in Bombay High Court’s decision

Shortlist Revealed for the 2026 Asia IP Awards

Kazakhstan court finds bad faith in trademark dispute over Uzbek appliance brand

Bad-faith findings derail enforcement action as trademark registrations face further scrutiny.

Article 69 of the revised Chinese trademark law: Practical guidance for foreign rights holders addre...

Under Article 69 of the revised Chinese trademark law, parties may now petition CNIPA to issue confirmation that a mark is well-known among the relevant public within China. Robert Chan and Ura Wang

Indonesia introduces significant regulatory update to trademark registration

Update includes procedural refinements, clarifications and structural improvements affecting trademark prosecution, recordals and renewals

Future-proofing IP professionals

IP professionals are being challenged to rethink their role beyond traditional legal work. — Excel V. Dyquiangco

IP 101 for bloggers, vloggers, livestreamers and podcasters

What are the risks, rights and best practices behind successful content creation?

Reviving a dead trademark

Dead trademarks can still carry significant legal and commercial risks. — Excel V. Dyquiangco

Voice trademarks in the age of AI: Rethinking brand identity and legal protection

Should a distinctive voice be capable of trademark protection?

Eminem trademark case ruling shows gap between celebrity and celebrity brand, says lawyer

Two “fatal” problems with the Opponent’s case

East IP appoints two partners to lead Guangzhou office

The new team brings extensive experience in trademark and anti-counterfeiting matters.

IP Week @ SG: What AI could mean for brands and authenticity

Industry leaders examine new challenges for trust and brand protection.

AI and the future of IP take centre stage at Singapore IP Week 2026

How AI is reshaping the innovation lifecycle and what it means to stakeholders

Expert opinion in arbitration proceedings: Does it always determine the outcome of the case?

The role of expert opinions in arbitration proceedings, the grounds on which courts may critically assess expert findings and the principles developed where expert conclusions do not ultimately determine the outcome of the case.