Sector
Enforcement
Trademark prosecution strategy in the Philippines
28 September 2026The objective of trademark registration is not merely to obtain registration as quickly as possible. It is to develop a trademark portfolio in which the marks are registrable, protectable, commercially useful. Editha R. Hechanova and Joy Marie G. Tol...
Investing in IP investigations and enforcement: The commercial case for intellectual property invest...
27 September 2026IP enforcement in the Philippines is most effective when pursued as an integrated commercial strategy rather than a sequence of discrete legal events. Susan D. Villanueva, Patricia A.O. Bunye, et. al.
Japan’s Supreme Court rules copying unprotected band scores can constitute a tort
15 October 2026A dispute over online band scores tests the limits of copyright protection in Japan.
Intellectual property border enforcement and custom recordal mechanisms in Oman
01 October 2026Oman continues to strengthen its economic framework by reinforcing intellectual property rights protection at its borders.
Brand protection upgrades under China’s 2026 trademark law
25 September 2026Recent amendments to China’s trademark regime mark a fundamental shift. Brand owners, agencies and legal counsel must proactively adapt. Jun Li
Article 69 of the revised Chinese trademark law: Practical guidance for foreign rights holders addre...
08 September 2026Under Article 69 of the revised Chinese trademark law, parties may now petition CNIPA to issue confirmation that a mark is well-known among the relevant public within China. Robert Chan and Ura Wang
Trends in jurisdiction and sale act determination in patent infringement cases involving foreign ent...
08 September 2026China’s IP court has, for the first time, determined whether a foreign company’s export of products to Chinese customers constitutes a “sale within the territory of China”. Chao Zhang
Future-proofing IP professionals
07 September 2026IP professionals are being challenged to rethink their role beyond traditional legal work. — Excel V. Dyquiangco
Reviving a dead trademark
07 September 2026Dead trademarks can still carry significant legal and commercial risks. — Excel V. Dyquiangco
Public consultation on AI’s impact on copyright, patent in Singapore ongoing
03 September 2026The consultation period will run until October 22, 2026
East IP appoints two partners to lead Guangzhou office
01 September 2026The new team brings extensive experience in trademark and anti-counterfeiting matters.
AI and the future of IP take centre stage at Singapore IP Week 2026
21 August 2026How AI is reshaping the innovation lifecycle and what it means to stakeholders
Thailand clarifies what GI protection means for Lampang chicken bowls
20 August 2026Similar-looking ceramics may not infringe, but unauthorized GI use bring penalties.
Sri Lanka turns to IP reforms as trade, investment and U.S. ties take focus
14 August 2026Forum highlights digitalization, enforcement challenges and opportunities for Sri Lankan businesses.
Japan protests unauthorized use of anime characters in U.S. political posts
11 August 2026Tokyo urges Washington to respect copyright holders following several controversial social-media posts.