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Chinese company did not appreciate Russian zeal for Confucius

Why would a company wishing to sell goods in Russia neglect registration of its trademark?

Rachel Pieris promoted to senior associate at DLA Piper in Dubai

Pieris is one of 11 firm lawyers promoted in the Middle East and Africa.

Elliott Sarre promoted to senior associate at Dentons in Adelaide

Sarre focusses on trademark, copyright work.

Claiming lost profits in China when a franchise agreement goes bad

Franchising has grown significantly in China. So have disputes, when business relationships sour. – Tim Meng

Caitlin Seeto named associate at HopgoodGanim in Brisbane

Seeto advises on IP, trademark registrations.

Rouse enters Australia market through Wrays acquisition

Wrays brings specialisms in patents, trademarks, designs and copyright.

AIPPI 2025: The Wirkin, the Birkin and the dupe dilemma

Luxury dupes blur the line between homage and counterfeiting in the digital age.

AIPPI 2025: Protecting creativity in the US$200 billion global gaming arena

As games boom, creators face cloning and the need for stronger IP safeguards.

Shortlist Revealed for the 2025 Asia IP Awards

AIPPI 2025: An elegant evening of Kabuki

AIPPI delegates found themselves immersed in Japanese theatre.

AIPPI 2025: The push for authentic sustainability

In today’s market, sustainability claims are everywhere. Do your customers understand yours?

Fast-food chain Jollibee is Philippines’ first registered well-known mark

Not just a symbol of Filipino identity, well-known mark status also provides legal advantages

India: Trademark infringement between registered proprietors

Courts weigh in – again – on interplay in India’s Trade Marks Act. – Tusha Malhotra and Sugandha Yadav

KPDN launches initiatives to cut trademark fees for MSMEs

KPDN launches initiatives in conjunction with National Day and Malaysia Day 2025.

The Register of Well-Known Marks

IPOPHL launches well-known marks register. What happens when two marks are both well-known?