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How intellectual property moves in signatures and poses
31 July 2023From Michael Jackson to Amitabh Bachchan to Ronaldo to Elvis, the potential commercial value of a celebrity’s signature poses and movements is substantial. Excel V. Dyquiangco explains why it is essential to register those poses in order to protect t...
A deep dive into trademark confusion
31 July 2023The likelihood of confusion remains the main reason for the refusal or invalidation of a trademark due to similarity. Excel V. Dyquiangco explains the different kinds of confusion, including the legal guidelines on how two similar trademarks can co-e...
Is competitiveness the solution?
31 July 2023While IP rights protect innovation by providing rights to owners, competition law prevents unfair business practices. Lawyers explain why competition law is only a partial solution to preventing IP rights from abuse. Excel V. Dyquiangco reports.
Indonesia readies IP-Based Financing for creative economy growth
01 June 2023In a matter of months, Indonesia will allow its creative economy sector to use intellectual property assets as collateral in financial transactions. Norma Mutalib explains.
Has your mark acquired a secondary meaning?
01 June 2023There is often a thin line between a generic mark with a secondary meaning and one without. Lawyers share with Espie Angelica de Leon the difference, and explain when marks – including Taipei 101 – are eligible to register for protection
New trademark law in Myanmar now in full force
31 May 2023With Myanmar’s new trademark law now in force, there come improvements – and challenges. Excel V. Dyquiangco explains.
Asia IP Trademark Rankings 2023
31 May 2023Unveiling the top trademark firms of 2023 - Discover the standout performers.
China: Notarial protection of trademark rights
31 May 2023As China’s economy and technology have continued to develop, there has been an increasing demand for a trade and technology-related IPR protection system. Xinzhu Liang makes the argument that a notary public may be the best way to protect trademark r...
Consumers nowadays play a more active role in developing brand experiences
31 May 2023Sustainability has become a crucial aspect of the licensing business. Ivy Choi discusses the significance of collaboration, including understanding consumer preferences and creating engaging brand experiences through licensing deals.
The ABCs of typefaces and fonts
31 May 2023The secret to producing a quality logo or graphic design is selecting the appropriate typeface. However, there is a lot of misunderstanding about typefaces, fonts, and the laws and legislation that controls them in general. Some people are unaware of...
Intellectual property on the high seas
31 May 2023There is a surge of innovation in the maritime industry, but safeguarding IP rights within the industry presents challenges due to geographical limitations and the delicate balance required between territorial patent rights and international trade. E...
2023 AIPPI World Congress Istanbul
11 May 2023The day has finally arrived 📅! We are thrilled to announce that the registration for the 2023 AIPPI World Congress is now open
Protecting quantum technology in India and Vietnam
30 April 2023Quantum tech to bring advancements in computing, cryptography and communication.
Giving birth to patents in IVG
29 April 2023Countries in Asia are aging. Assisted reproductive technology could offer a solution.
Who owns the content in ChatGPT and other tools?
28 April 2023ChatGPT is a reliable tool for providing information, but is its content original?