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Trade secret protection in the Philippines
14 January 2020Trade secrets can cover any information that is not generally known or readily ascertainable by the public. Editha R. Hechanova explains how a comprehensive law on trade secrets could help small and medium-sized enterprises in the Philippines.
Last Seasons
14 January 2020In-depth analysis into parallel imports cases.
Brand Wars: The Rise of Grey Product
14 January 2020Deep dive into the harms of parallel imports.
Repair part clause not a defense ruled by Taiwan IP Court
30 November 2019Can car owners choose replacement parts from different makers?
Anti-counterfeiting in India
31 October 2019In the recent age of technological advancement and innovations, counterfeiting has become a global epidemic having a substantial impact on the world economy. As per the latest survey of the Authentication Solution Providers’ Association (ASPA), a sel...
Scourge
31 October 2019Brand owners have taken notice that the sale of counterfeit goods is spreading rapidly in e-commerce marketplaces. Espie Angelica A. de Leon reports from Manila that criminals are exploiting the love of social media in the Philippines to sell fake go...
A SHARP SWORD FOR IP PROTECTION IN CHINA
30 August 2019China’s new Anti-Unfair Competition Law will provide rights owners new weapons in their fight to protect their intellectual property. Tom Zhang and Linda Zhao explain.
Protecting IP Rights with China Customs
30 August 2019Customs protection of intellectual property rights in China relies on meeting specific, often short deadlines. Xia Zheng and Mengmeng Yu share the secrets about the preparations you should make to effectively safeguard your IP rights.
IP Experts 2019
18 February 2019Complex IP issues demand outstanding legal experts, but identifying the very best IP lawyers in Asia can be a tricky business. We hope the latest edition of IP Experts will make it that process a little bit easier....
Changes to the IPR (Imported Goods) Enforcement Rules, 2007
02 October 2018The Central Bureau of Indirect Taxes and Customs (previously the Central Bureau of Excise and Customs) released Notification No. 56/2018 dated June 22, 2018, to amend the IPR (Imported Goods) Enforcement Rules, 2007 (hereinafter referred to as Enforc...
ASEAN Unites to Fight Online Counterfeiting
23 August 2018ASEAN nations are working hard to fight online counterfeiting. Michelle Ko reports from the ASEAN Intellectual Property Association Annual Meeting & Conference in Phnom Penh.
Collection of Evidence of Infringement in Patent Enforcement
07 May 2018Chinese law provides for particular measures to help the IP right owners obtain evidence so that their IP rights can be protected effectively. Deqiang Zhu explains.
INTA Selects Singapore for 142nd Annual Meeting Slated for April 2020
21 May 2018Annual Meeting held in SE Asia for the first time.
Infringers: Profanity War
25 July 2018For the past decade, Asia IP has covered numerous trademark infringement cases. Some have simply been outrageous with a smart use of language and loophole. The aftermath of those cases can linger for a long, long time. Johnny Chan reports.
Enforcing Trademarks in India
26 July 2018The evolving IP and trademark landscapes in India have opened many doors for the effective enforcement of the rights and interests of rightholders. Dheeraj Kapoor explains.