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Cambodia IP Guide 2025

Pheng Thea and David Haskel note that Cambodia’s IP protection remains procedural in nature.

Brunei IP Guide 2025

Hung Zheng On emphasizes that Brunei’s IP regime is evolving to accommodate non-traditional marks, automatic copyright protection without formal registration and a transitional scheme for re-registering foreign-filed patents.

The ASEAN Guide to IP Protection

A comprehensive overview of the evolving landscape of IP protection across the ASEAN region

IPOS reduces number of free claims per patent application, increases fees

Is the move justified?

James & Wells appoints Greg Munt as IP consultant

Greg Munt joins James & Wells as IP consultant

Bahrain, Japan to launch Patent Prosecution Highway in 2026

The two aims to streamline the patent examination process.

Macau court dismisses patent claims on gaming firm

While the court dismissed the long-standing claims, the dispute may not be over.

The legal problem of patenting CRIs: Conundrum between technical effect and technical contribution

Computer-related inventions are creating a surge of patent applications in India. Patenting CRIs remains challenging.

Covid 19 vaccine developed in Bangladesh gets U.S. patent

What is the significance of the patent to Bangladesh and its pharma sector?

WIPO leader who demystified IP for laypersons – SG Minister for Law on re-electionist Daren Tang

Singapore’s Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs Edwin Tong cites Tang’s accomplishments

Australian court rules in favour of slot machine manufacturer Aristocrat in patent case

Lawyers discuss string of rulings and how latest court decision will impact IP Australia

Patent Rankings 2025

Jaya Pandeya promoted to partner at LKS in New Delhi

Pandeya specializes in patents for computer software, electronics and communications.

The application of the principle of good faith as a ground for rejection or invalidation

Delineating the boundaries for applying the principle of good faith to patent rights. – Peng Ye

Rouse enters Australia market through Wrays acquisition

Wrays brings specialisms in patents, trademarks, designs and copyright.