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Different Rights, Different Causes of Action

Malaysia's Federal Court recently, in the case between the National Sports Council (NSC) and Mesuma Sports Sdn Bhd (Mesuma), clarified the position as regards the requisites needed in determining the common law ownership rights in source identifiers.

U Myint Lwin Elected to Myanmar Parliament

Copy Gangnam Style

South Korean lawyers discuss with Johnny Chan the local infringement problem – and what the government has done to reduce it.

Industry professionals to converge at BIP Asia

BIP: China Strengthening IP Protection

Zhejiang: Ningbo Sets 2020 Target for Trademarks

Vietnam, Pakistan groups join AIPPI

An Interview with Etienne Sanz de Acedo

In an exclusive interview with Asia IP, Etienne Sanz de Acedo, chief executive officer of the International Trademark Association speaks with Lily Zhang on the sidelines of IP Week 2015 in Singapore about challenges in IP protection and how internati...

The Non-use of ‘Parliament’ in Malaysia

Mere registration and renewal of a trademark isn’t enough to protect it, even when it was first registered in the 1950s. Geetha K tells the tale of how British American Tobacco lost its Parliament mark to Philip Morris in the Malaysian courts.

AIPPI: Potatoes shine in collective marks session

AIPPI: Is mandatory mediation good for IP?

Mandatory mediation is an opportunity for the parties to communicate.

Washington Redskins Fight for ‘Offensive’ Nickname

The 2015 Asia IP Awards and Shortlist

Ne Bis in Idem and Trademark Actions in China

While it is often obvious when the principle of Ne Bis in Idem is to be applied, in certain circumstances, it may be considered controversial. Rieko Michishita and Lin Zhao examine several special scenarios and consider the application of the princip...

Relevant Ne Bis in Idem Regulations Under Chinese Trademark Law