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In Depth
Lessons from the SAG strike
09 November 2023With Hollywood’s 118-day strike resolved, production can finally resume on our favourite evening TV shows. The union’s new contract provides actors protection from digital replicas are made of them or when their voice, likeness, or performance will b...
2023 Asia IP Awards winners crowned in Singapore
02 November 2023Fifty-three firms from 24 Asia-Pacific jurisdictions took home trophies at the 14th annual Asia IP Awards, held November 2 at CHIJMES in Singapore.
Means-plus-function language: Inconsistency between the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office and juri...
29 September 2023Means-plus-function language – also known as MPF language –is a double-edged sword in Taiwan, sometimes helping and sometimes hurting a patent claim, depending on how the applicant uses it. Dr. Cross Liu explains how to weigh the pros and cons of usi...
Unlocking the power of innovation: How IP fuels business growth
28 September 2023In recent years, Asia-Pacific countries emphasized innovation and R&D efforts, resulting in a surge in patent filings and technology-related IP. Excel V. Dyquiangco explores these efforts and the challenges business must navigate to stay competitive...
Patent Package 2023
28 September 2023Asia IP unveils its choices for the top patent practices in Asia and the Pacific. This special section also includes a look at the surge in patent filings and technology-related IP in the region, and one at how countries are working to improve patent...
Consumer interest: In trademark litigation, are consumers the missing party?
28 September 2023There is a growing belief that the consumer is a crucial third party missing from the courtroom. Espie Angelica A. de Leon discusses how consumer interest is at stake in trademark litigation and the various ways countries address consumer interest wi...
Rise of plant-based meat pushes review of IP strategies
28 September 2023Due to shifting consumer preferences, flexitarian diets and increased global food demand, plant-based products are on the rise. Excel V. Dyquiangco discusses the evolution from using plant-based alternatives and the need to continually adapt and refi...
Protecting software and computer-implemented inventions
28 September 2023Software is now a vital part of innovation across various sectors, but many nations lack sufficient patent protection for software-related inventions. Excel V. Dyquiangco discusses the shift from hardware- to software-driven innovation and the signif...
The neurotechnology and data privacy interface
28 September 2023While neurotechnology is a step toward innovation in the field of brain research, Espie Angelica A. de Leon also explains the concerns regarding data privacy and protection that come with it.
Managing the tax implications of transactions with IP rights
28 September 2023There is a growing interaction between intellectual property rights and taxation, as taxation laws increasingly encompass valuable assets in economic development and innovation. Excel V. Dyquiangco discusses the evolving connection between the two, i...
Will AI bring the death of IP enforcement work?
31 August 2023Despite AI’s potential impact on the IP world, IP professionals must adapt to its evolution and stay ahead of these technological developments. Espie Angelica A. de Leon discusses the challenges ahead, addressing the topic on whether AI can replace h...
The economic impact of geographical indications in India
31 August 2023Geographical indications provide a source of pride and a way to preserve traditional knowledge in many areas around the world. It also provides crucial income for farmers and other rural residents in India. Excel V. Dyquiangco explains how GIs can gi...
Rise of the machines: Ownership of intellectual property created by artificial intelligence
31 August 2023As the capabilities of generative AI continue to improve, courts and legal systems around the world are grappling with the concepts of authorship and ownership. Bahari Yeow, Zhi Jian Lim and Alex Choo examine the situation in Malaysia in light of rec...
How China protects IP with legal updates
31 August 2023A new draft of China’s Anti-Unfair Competition Law broadens the scope of unfair competitive practices. Ivy Choi discusses how this impacts business operators and brand owners, including how they may need to exercise caution in their online activities...
Then and now: The suspension mechanism of trademark review cases in China
31 August 2023The suspension mechanism used in trademark disputes in China has undergone a process of dynamic change. Wei Zhou explains how CNIPA and the courts are working to balance the efficiency and rationality of individual cases.
