Sector
Trademarks
Vietnam IP Guide 2025
05 November 2025S&O IP highlights Vietnam’s IP system with its newly established specialized IP courts, robust border recordal mechanisms and integrated administrative, civil and criminal enforcement.
Thailand IP Guide 2025
05 November 2025Thailand’s IP system features fast-track and patent procedures, and strong civil and criminal enforcement through the specialized IP&IT Court. – Tilleke & Gibbins
Singapore IP Guide 2025
05 November 2025Winnie Tham, Wei Ming Tan and Eugene Yang note Singapore’s IP system combines fast-track filing initiatives like SG Trade Marks Fast, robust patent acceleration frameworks under SIPS 2030 and progressive copyright reforms.
Philippines IP Guide 2025
05 November 2025Regina Reyes-Rara highlights the IP Code of the Philippines and recent implementing rules, emphasizing updated procedures for opposition, appeal and enforcement.
Myanmar IP Guide 2025
05 November 2025Tin Ohnmar Tun outlines the 2020 Trademark Law, 2019 copyright and industrial design laws, and the ongoing development of enforcement and registration systems.
Malaysia IP Guide 2025
05 November 2025Karen Abraham and Raghuram Supramanium outline Malaysia’s IP landscape, focusing on Trademarks Act 2019, Patents (Amendment) Act 2022 and recent copyright reforms.
Indonesia IP Guide 2025
05 November 2025Novita Sari Pulungan outlines major legislative updates, including expanded patentability for computer-implemented inventions and longer non-use grace periods for trademarks.
Cambodia IP Guide 2025
05 November 2025Pheng Thea and David Haskel note that Cambodia’s IP protection remains procedural in nature.
Brunei IP Guide 2025
04 November 2025Hung 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
03 November 2025A comprehensive overview of the evolving landscape of IP protection across the ASEAN region
How Pop Mart turned toys into gold
15 September 2025Labubu went viral in 2025, spawning viral memes and counterfeits – and becoming a gold mine for Pop Mart. – Cathy Li
Drawing the line between descriptive and suggestive marks
25 August 2025Suggestive terms are registrable and entitled to protection, without proof of secondary meaning.
South Korea, ASEAN deepen IP partnership to support regional growth
08 October 2025The agenda was solidified at the 8th Korea-ASEAN Heads of IP Offices Meeting in Seoul.
Chinese company did not appreciate Russian zeal for Confucius
25 August 2025Why would a company wishing to sell goods in Russia neglect registration of its trademark?
Rachel Pieris promoted to senior associate at DLA Piper in Dubai
25 August 2025Pieris is one of 11 firm lawyers promoted in the Middle East and Africa.