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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.
Choosing electronic evidence to achieve maximum litigation benefits
31 August 2023Electronic evidence facilitates litigation by reducing the once-costly burden of gathering evidence. Bin Zhang and Yifan Yang explain how steps China has taken over the past decade are helping IP rights holders enforce their rights today
What evidence must the right holder prepare in a patent infringement lawsuit?
31 August 2023The right holder in a patent infringement lawsuit can strengthen their position and improve their chances of obtaining adequate compensation with three simple steps. But above all, Xiao Ning, Xia Zheng and Mingzhao Yang say that the diligent preparat...
Overview of the Implementing Regulation of the Administration of Enterprise Name Registration
31 August 2023In order to build a national unified market system and a first-class business system, Chinese authorities have taken steps to better regulate enterprise name registration. Ray Zhao explains how revised business name registration procedures will benef...
Adjustments to China’s trademark examination system will strengthen rights holders’ legal claims
31 August 2023A series of reforms to China’s case examination system have put trademark applications under more stringent, meticulous, multi-faceted reviews. Robert Chan and Zeifei Wang explain how outcomes of examinations will provide stronger protection for the...
Legal risks and protection of AI in the field of intellectual property in China
31 August 2023Current legislation in China regarding the definition of AI-generated works in the field of copyright is still relatively lacking, and there aren’t many relevant judicial cases. Linda Zhao explores this emerging field, and explains why, in the future...
China Strategies Guide 2023
31 August 2023Protecting and managing your intellectual property assets in an economy as vast and varied as China’s is a challenging job. Whether you’re looking for advice on filing a patent infringement lawsuit, information about recent reforms to China's tradema...
Data privacy and the banning of TikTok
31 July 2023TikTok is not the only service provider that collects personal data and user experience, but its founding by Chinese entrepreneurs is not doing it any favours today, as it currently faces multiple bans for data privacy reasons. As shared by lawyers,...