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Online Open Market Operators Face Liability After Recent Court Decisions

Three recent lower court decisions have addressed the scope and limitation of liability of operators of internet open market websites in Korea, but these decisions offer differing views as to the duties of an open market operator.

Enforcement Options in Malaysia Lag, But Show ‘Strong Growth Potential’

While Malaysia has made great strides in increasing the awareness of intellectual property rights, protection lags behinds. Chew Phye Keat and Patrick Lim provide an overview of enforcement actions available in Malaysia, and a checklist of practical...

Potential Issues In Trademark Enforcement in Taiwan

Despite a recent ruling by the country’s IP Court, navigating Taiwan’s trademark infringement laws can be tricky. CF Tsai and Ming-Yen Lin explore the treacherous world of trademark enforcement .

The Changing Face of Enforcement in Vietnam

Over the last decade, the ability of IP rights holders to enforce their rights in Vietnam has improved greatly. Thomas J Treutler examines a number of key developments and the current state of enforcement practice in Vietnam, and provides some s...

Chinese Conundrums

China is gradually bringing its IP legislation up to globally acceptable standards, while the judicial system is taking greater note of stakeholders’ interests in key cases. However, the overall IP regime remains a glaring example of inconsiste...

Expediency, Harmonization and Enforcement

At a recent luncheon, David Kappos, director of the United States Patent Office, spoke about international IP law and harmonization, and cooperation with China. Darren Barton reports from Hong Kong.

Indian Policy on Royalty Payments and Foreign Collaborations Liberalized

Delay in Taking Action Costs Toyota Exclusivity in India

Proof of Secondary Meaning of a Word Mark

In building a brand, businesses typically begin with a narrowly-focused brand image, including specific trademark configurations. Over time, these trademarks tend to evolve, with new stylistic elements being introduced for marketing purposes. If the...

Government Introduces Cyber-security Code

Timed to Perfection

When Rakesh Bakshi joined Microsoft India 12 years ago, IP was almost an afterthought. Now, it’s his passion.

Delhi High Court Clarifies on the Exclusivity of use of Alphabets in Trademarks

Trade Marks Office Says ‘DOPi’ not ‘Deceptively Similar’

Registered Raffles Mark Attacked

Brand Owners, Marketplace Sites Face Challenges Post-Tiffany v. eBay