Sector
Trademarks
Beer brands legal battle in Australia highlights limitations of “unregistered rights”
13 April 2023IP lawyer discusses key takeaway from case involving beer can packaging similarities
Amendments to South Korea’s trademark law will save time and money for applicants
28 February 2023Important changes to the Korean Trademark Act will put cost savings in the pockets of applicants – and will save them time, too. Excel V. Dyquiangco reports.
2022 IP filings reach a record high as the nation recovers from the pandemic
04 April 2023More Filipinos are starting to see the competitive benefit of maintaining some kind of control over their most cherished assets, said Barba.
Parties should clearly stipulate scope of license
29 March 2023IP lawyer discusses key takeaways from Miss Universe IP dispute in Vietnam
Greater transparency about fashion items via labelling
20 March 2023IP attorney from NZ discusses Adrian Hailwood and the subject of duplicate designs
The face of image rights
28 February 2023In many jurisdictions, image rights are protected through a mishmash of intellectual property and other laws. Espie Angelica A. de Leon asks lawyers around Asia whether image rights should become its own IP right.
Walter Chia joins INTA as chief representative office for Asia Pacific
13 March 2023Chia brings experience from IPOS and Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Eliza Jane Saunders joins Pearce IP as lawyer, patent attorney and trademark attorney
09 March 2023Saunders known as “a seasoned and ambitious life sciences patent litigator.”
Donna Meredith, Sian Hope join Pearce IP
09 March 2023Meredith joins as patent and trademark attorney, Hope as litigator.
Hermes logo gets “well-known trademark” status in India
06 March 2023IP attorney discusses “well-known trademark” status and how it will affect India’s trademark scene
International Women’s Day: The founder of the firm
31 March 2023In recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8, Espie Angelica A. de Leon chats with six women who, collectively, make up some of the region’s leading IP lawyers about the law firms they have founded, the risks inherent in going out on their...
Moroccanoil gets Injunction against Modi Care in India
31 January 2023In a case in the Delhi High Court, judges heard arguments whether “Moroccanoil,” left, was the same as “Moroccan Argan Oil”, right.
TIPO now offering e-certificates for patent, trademark registration
27 February 2023The Taiwan Intellectual Property Office has begun offering online certificates for patents and trademarks, “to ensure TIPO offers more comprehensive digital services that better align with global trends,” the office said in a statement announcing the...
Kate Hynes joins Keypoint as consulting principal
24 February 2023Brisbane-based lawyer brings talent in film, television and digital games.
Heather Steinmeyer joins INTA as chief policy officer
24 February 2023Former association president has long history serving the association as a volunteer.