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AI cannot be named as inventor – Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia

AI cannot be named as inventor – Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia

12 May 2022

In April 2022, the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia has ruled that an “inventor” must be a natural person for the purposes of the Patents Act 1990 and the Patent Regulations 1991. And therefore, AI cannot be identified as an inventor in a...

China issued Standards for Judging General Trademark Violations

China issued Standards for Judging General Trademark Violations

11 May 2022

To optimize the management of trademarks and the enforcement against trademark violations, the Chinese National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued Standards for Judging General Trademark Violations.

Ting Xiao named partner at DLA Piper in Shanghai

Ting Xiao named partner at DLA Piper in Shanghai

10 May 2022

Xiao leads the firm’s life sciences practice in China.

Lisa Egan joins Mills Oakley as IP partner

Lisa Egan joins Mills Oakley as IP partner

10 May 2022

Former K&L Gates partner, boutique firm owner joins firm in Melbourne.

Asia IP’s editorial team reveals China’s top IP firms, practices for 2022

Asia IP’s editorial team reveals China’s top IP firms, practices for 2022

06 May 2022

Steadily improving protection of intellectual property rights has been a key element of China’s rise to become one of the world’s top economies. Foreign and domestic investment alike has risen as rights owners have become increasingly confident about...

INTA president touts association’s return to meeting in person

INTA president touts association’s return to meeting in person

05 May 2022

Vink, intellectual property director at MF Brands Group in Geneva – makers of Lacoste, Gant, Aigle, Tecnifibre and The Kooples – attributed the good cheer at INTA’s Annual Meeting Live+ in Washington to the sense of community among its members.

Publicity rights: IP issues arising from fame

Publicity rights: IP issues arising from fame

02 May 2022

“What’s in a name?” Nowadays, there could be ample commercial value in a name, if the person is famous. In industries such as entertainment and sports, there are countless cases in which the celebrity makes a fortune out of their name, image, or like...

Vink, Tang urge INTA attendees to seek out innovation

Vink, Tang urge INTA attendees to seek out innovation

02 May 2022

Brands are always big business at the International Trademark Association’s Annual Meeting Live+, so it was no surprise when much of the meeting’s open ceremonies were devoted to what brands can do in today’s world.

IPOS announces changes to board

IPOS announces changes to board

26 April 2022

Lawyers from Bird & Bird, Amica join board.

Yee-Swan Boo joins Amica Law as director

Yee-Swan Boo joins Amica Law as director

26 April 2022

Singapore IP lawyer joins firm from Lee & Lee, where she was a partner.

Philippines Partners with Motion Picture Association (MPA) To Develop Piracy Monitoring System

Philippines Partners with Motion Picture Association (MPA) To Develop Piracy Monitoring System

20 April 2022

The Philippines has teamed with the Motion Picture Association (MPA), which has agreed to assist in developing an effective pirate monitoring system and a rolling site-blocking regime that would prevent piracy sites from being accessed.

Various IPR Amendments on Korean Acts Effective April 20

Various IPR Amendments on Korean Acts Effective April 20

11 April 2022

Various amendments to the Korean Patent Act, Trademark Act, and Design Protection Act will take effect this April 20,2022. This is to improve the IPR laws to be more friendly to the applicant and to remedy the mistakes actively of applicants and to m...

Teresa O’Connor, Patsy Koh join Ghows as directors

Teresa O’Connor, Patsy Koh join Ghows as directors

08 April 2022

Singapore-based lawyers joined from Infinitus Law.

Melinda Upton named CEO of Positive APAC

Melinda Upton named CEO of Positive APAC

08 April 2022

IP lawyer’s interest in well-being leads to new career ‘building core psychological strengths of corporate leaders.’

Kozo Yabe joins Midosuji in Tokyo

Kozo Yabe joins Midosuji in Tokyo

08 April 2022

Veteran IP lawyer joins Osaka-based firm from Yuasa and Hara.