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UAE expands incentives for inventors as broader IP reforms gather pace

The changes could have a meaningful impact on early-stage innovation across the UAE.

Philippine Supreme Court cancels Lido trademark registrations, rules in favour of heirs

A long-running dispute highlights the limits of first-to-file trademark protection.

James Robb joins Griffith Hack as practice lead

Robb noted for his work in brand protection and commercialization.

Australia passes IP reforms targeting trademarks, plant breeders and attorney regulation

The reforms could affect how businesses and IP professionals manage rights.

Intellectual property border enforcement and custom recordal mechanisms in Oman

Oman continues to strengthen its economic framework by reinforcing intellectual property rights protection at its borders.

Brand protection upgrades under China’s 2026 trademark law

Recent amendments to China’s trademark regime mark a fundamental shift. Brand owners, agencies and legal counsel must proactively adapt. Jun Li

Gunawan Suryomurcito joins SKC Law in Jakarta

Highly-ranked lawyer will mentor the firm’s lawyers while retaining some client work.

UAE Supreme Court weighs prior use against a later trademark registration

A lapsed registration did not prevent an earlier user challenging an identical mark.

A cloud kitchen, restaurant and barbecue: Indian court restrains one party from using marks

A ‘problematic’ angle in Bombay High Court’s decision

Shortlist Revealed for the 2026 Asia IP Awards

Kazakhstan court finds bad faith in trademark dispute over Uzbek appliance brand

Bad-faith findings derail enforcement action as trademark registrations face further scrutiny.

Article 69 of the revised Chinese trademark law: Practical guidance for foreign rights holders addre...

Under Article 69 of the revised Chinese trademark law, parties may now petition CNIPA to issue confirmation that a mark is well-known among the relevant public within China. Robert Chan and Ura Wang

Indonesia introduces significant regulatory update to trademark registration

Update includes procedural refinements, clarifications and structural improvements affecting trademark prosecution, recordals and renewals

Future-proofing IP professionals

IP professionals are being challenged to rethink their role beyond traditional legal work. — Excel V. Dyquiangco

IP 101 for bloggers, vloggers, livestreamers and podcasters

What are the risks, rights and best practices behind successful content creation?