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A “Rosy” Case: Salient Features of Two Landmark Lawsuits

In a case where the Chinese translation of a registered Western trademark had not been registered by the original owner, a High Court in China held that the use of a trade name incorporating an element confusingly similar, but not identical...

Kuek Pei Yee Is Promoted To Partner At Skrine

John A Squires Has Joined Chadbourne & Parke As Partner

Veronica Colby Devitt And Marlene J. Williams Have Joined Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear As Partner...

Maximising the Ownership and Exploitation of IP Assets During an Economic Recession

When a financial crisis occurs, disruption and mayhem may open the door for a nimble, adaptable company to acquire new IP – and gain market share.

Thoughts on Criteria for Deciding Trademark Infringement and Compensation

When the Intermediate Court of Hangzhou awarded a record Rmb20 million in damages in a recent trademark infringement case, debate broke out around China on the sophistication of the judgement – and on the level of damages ordered.

The Territoriality of Goodwill: The Way Forward in Claims in Passing-off?

Silk Street Market Crackdown Prompts Protests

A Global Responsibility for Change

At a recent brand protection seminar, organised by the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Government's Intellectual Property Department and the European Union Business Information Programme, Nathalie Mo...

China, UK Sign Ground-breaking Agreements

Trade Descriptions Amendments Give Brand Owners More Teeth

IIT, Microsoft Launch IP Research Centre

Pepsi Ordered to Pay for Adultered Cola

KIPO, USPTO Patent Prosecution Highway Open Full-time

DLA Piper Will Be Restructuring Its Asia Practice