Sector
Trademarks
AIPPI 2025: The push for authentic sustainability
15 September 2025In today’s market, sustainability claims are everywhere. Do your customers understand yours?
Fast-food chain Jollibee is Philippines’ first registered well-known mark
10 September 2025Not just a symbol of Filipino identity, well-known mark status also provides legal advantages
India: Trademark infringement between registered proprietors
15 July 2025Courts 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
10 September 2025KPDN launches initiatives in conjunction with National Day and Malaysia Day 2025.
The Register of Well-Known Marks
15 July 2025IPOPHL launches well-known marks register. What happens when two marks are both well-known?
Fake goods, real consequences: Indonesia’s struggle to stop counterfeits
15 July 2025From Hermès to Hello Kitty, Indonesia has long been a magnet for counterfeit goods.
Hong Kong’s luxury for less
15 July 2025Hong Kong’s parallel import market can be fraught with risk. – Cathy Li
Bill in Philippines urges people to register their likeness as trademarks to combat deepfakes
05 September 2025IP lawyer shares thoughts on House Bill No. 3214 or the proposed Deepfake Regulation Act.
Cats and dogs saved by Japanese company
05 July 2025Trademark application case reminds that real confusion isn’t necessary; a threat of confusion is sufficient.
On claiming high statutory damages: Be a little more moderate, says lawyer
15 August 2025SG High Court orders counterfeit seller to pay LV significantly lower amount than damages sought.
GI filings in India jump by 380 percent over five-year period
15 August 2025Total IP filings increased by 44 percent, with GI filings posting biggest increase.
Remembering Lila Quirino
08 August 2025In honour of Lila Quirino, a kind, determined and respected IP lawyer.
Sweet news from India: Nutella declared as well-known trademark
07 August 2025Declaration comes with Delhi HC's ruling in trademark infringement suit favouring Nutella maker.
Qatar trademark office initiates digital transformation
31 July 2025Qatar pilots e-gazette and digital certificates to streamline trademark services.
Natalie Zwar promoted to special counsel at Gilbert + Tobin
23 June 2025Zwar, an IP litigator, has particular interest in protecting music and film.