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Pikachu with guns? Nintendo fires back

A new game imagines Pokémon-like creatures thrust into a dystopian landscape where they build factories and wield firearms. Nintendo says has it infringes the patents behind Pokéman. – Cathy Li reports

Suing by email: A legal scheme targeting Chinese sellers

How can Schedule A litigation combat online counterfeiting and infringement? – Cathy Li

IP trends in 2025

Lawyers share how jurisdictions are adapting their IP frameworks to keep pace with digital innovations, sustainability and economic uncertainties. — Excel V. Dyquiangco

Beyond the courtroom: IP litigation as a competitive tool

IP litigation drives market dominance and protects rights, but it requires balance with other strategies. — Espie Angelica A. de Leon

Are businesses ready for India’s new digital law?

India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) introduces new compliance requirements for businesses.

2024 Asia IP Awards winners crowned in Manila

The power of data analytics for innovation and IP

Data analytics are vital in developing effective IP strategies. Espie Angelica A. de Leon reports from IP Week @ SG 2024 on how businesses use IP data to improve their portfolios, find new opportunities, stay competitive and more.

The reverse confusion theory in trademarks

Is there a conflict between reverse confusion and prior use? — Espie Angelica A. de Leon

The future of history: How Digital Dunhuang revitalizes cultural heritage

The legal landscape for digital cultural heritage echoes broader digital copyright issues. – Cathy Li

Protecting consumer interests in trademark examinations

Consumer interests are increasingly important considerations in the examination and trial of trademarks in China. – Haiyang Sun and Nina Li

Build and defend: All-around strategies for corporations to manage trade secrets and assert rights o...

Trade secrets are often difficult to protect, making management systems key for companies that want to protect their trade secrets. – Mitchell Liu

Protecting Personality rights and dealing with Deep Fakes

AI is revolutionizing the way brands collaborate with celebrities, making it imperative for regulatory authorities to formulate policies that strike a balance between fostering innovation and ensuring accountability. Ranjan Narula and Abhishek Nangia...

Patenting in biotechnology: Protecting your groundbreaking inventions

Patents play a crucial role in protecting biotechnological innovations. Simran Kaur Khalsa breaks down the Patent Act, 1970 as it applies to the patentability of biotechnology.

IP enforcement, election outcomes and what to expect in U.S. policy shifts

How critical are intellectual property laws for political campaigns? Excel V. Dyquiangco discusses how upcoming U.S. elections could affect global IP policies, trade agreements and related issues, highlighting the broader implications for political m...

Boosting patent quality and protection through effective claim drafting

Patent law is essentially a balancing act of the legal, technical and commercial aspects of an invention. Lawyers must draft claims that are legally sound, commercially attractive, yet easy for judges and juries to understand. Excel V. Dyquiangco rep...