Sector
Litigation
Slim Shady, Swim Shady: Eminem takes Australian beach essentials brand to court
19 November 2025The names sound similar, but brand founder said they followed the right process
2025 Asia IP Awards winners crowned in Kuala Lumpur
06 November 2025
Australian court rules in favour of slot machine manufacturer Aristocrat in patent case
07 October 2025Lawyers discuss string of rulings and how latest court decision will impact IP Australia
AI’s starring role in the movies: Copyright challenges
25 August 2025Amidst faster and more creative productions, Ai also sparks complex copyright debates. — Espie Angelica A. de Leon
Vara Gaur joins Saga Legal’s disputes team
20 August 2025Gaur will lead the firm’s TMT disputes vertical.
S.M. Algaus joins CMS Induslaw’s dispute resolution team
20 August 2025Algaus handles commercial litigation including IP disputes.
Yong Peng joins Hylands Law Firm in Beijing
17 August 2025Peng spent 20 years working for China’s Customs office.
Shortlist Revealed for the 2025 Asia IP Awards
15 September 2025
In which markets should you file for patent protection?
15 July 2025How do businesses – especially startups – decide where to file new patent applications? Espie Angelica A. de Leon
Nepal Supreme Court rules in favour of Scotch Whisky Association in GI dispute
03 September 2025Case sets crucial precedent for GI protection in Nepal.
Bombay High Court rejects copyright claim in case involving gender disguise in movie plot
21 August 2025No copyright infringement for generic plot points if treatment, setting and characters are different.
On claiming high statutory damages: Be a little more moderate, says lawyer
15 August 2025SG High Court orders counterfeit seller to pay LV significantly lower amount than damages sought.
Sweet news from India: Nutella declared as well-known trademark
07 August 2025Declaration comes with Delhi HC's ruling in trademark infringement suit favouring Nutella maker.
Natalie Zwar promoted to special counsel at Gilbert + Tobin
23 June 2025Zwar, an IP litigator, has particular interest in protecting music and film.
Two sculptures and a copyright tussle
23 July 2025British sculptor accuses New Zealand artist of copying his sculpture of two hands clasped together.