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The 2012 Trademark Survey

As trademark practitioners around Asia adjusting to new laws, amendments and changes, regional practice is moving closer and closer to meeting international standards. Anna Zhang and Johnny Chan unravel the changes.

Follow the FTA

The Korea-US FTA has led a series of revision on Korea’s IP laws. Anna Zhang looks into the changes made to patent and trademark laws and the implications on the system.

Australia Moves Towards Improved Privacy

Hong Kong Launches FTA with EU Members

Fake Yangcheng Crabs Turning Up for Dinner

James & Wells Won An Award

Bruce Chapman Joins Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton As Partner

Indochine Counsel Has Opened Branch Office In Hanoi

2012 Asia IP Award Methodology, Shortlist And Voters

Company’s Right to Access Work Email Accounts Confirmed by Vietnam Court

A court decision in Vietnam provides strong impetus for companies to establish a comprehensive policy addressing an employee’s use of work emails. Tran Manh Hung and Quach Minh Tri report from Hanoi.

Fungicide Infringers Extinguised in Vietnam

In general, administrative actions in Vietnam are initiated by filing a complaint with the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) Inspectorate, Market Control Office (MCO), Department of Customs or Economic Police. The complaining party will submi...

Tax Authority Says Capital Expenses Include Purchases of IP

Khaitan & Co Leads Passing Off Suit

Thailand Paves Way to Madrid

Thailand is amending its trademark, patent and copyright laws to meet the Madrid Protocol and international standards. IP lawyers tell Johnny Chan about the new trademark and copyright bills, as well as patent office changes and challenges.

Non-Traditional Marks in Thailand: No Longer Behind the Curve?

In a highly-competitive global market, brand owners are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to distinguish their brands. As many have turned to sounds and smells, countries are revising their trademark laws to provide broader pro...