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How to Interpret Service Inventions in China

Disputes as to the ownership of the right to patent inventions frequently arise in China, as elsewhere. Cecilia Lou and Vincent Yu explain the requirements and burden of proofs of service inventions, and outline a comprehensive strategy for...

Taiwan, US Launch PPH Trial

Ashurst, Blake Dawson to Combine

Ronald Sum Joined Blank Rome in Hong Kong As Partner

Young-Hill Liew Is Now Member of National Intellectual Property Committee

Patent Examiner Jonathan Spivey Joined Bracewell & Giuliani As Partner

Managing the Relationship

Intellectual property lawyers across Asia explore the relationship between in-house counsel and the law firms they retain. Gregory Glass reports.

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Is the Tide Turning?

In February 2010, Asia IP reported from Manila on an upward trend in the production of illegal fakes in the Philippines. A year-and-a-half later, IP lawyers say the tide may be turning. Gregory Glass reports.

A Ticket Off the Watch List?

New intellectual property procedure rules handed down by the Supreme Court of the Philippines could result in that country dropping off the USTR’s watch list, says Editha R Hechanova.

Bilski Ruling Welcome News for Asian Clean Energy Innovators

The US Supreme Court’s decision in Bilski v. Kappos is good news for clean energy innovators in Asia, and is expected to spur innovation and attract investment capital needed for research, development, and commercialization of clean e...

Work Laptop Privacy: Protecting Confidential Documents

Is an accountant entitled to court orders to protect confidential information on a employer-owned laptop? Pàdraig Walsh and Richard Keady explore a technology issue common to Hong Kong’s highly-mobile professional workforce.

FAQ: The Trademark System in Thailand

Utility Models in India: A Probable Reality

Protecting Computer Software-enabled Inventions