Region: Asia-Pacific

Featured in China: Managing the IP Lifecycle 2023

Since patent invalidation and infringement proceedings are closely related to and affect each other, patentees must consider the two proceedings jointly to obtain a desired result of rights protection. The positions in both proceedings must be consistent.

02 November 2022

Featured in China: Managing the IP Lifecycle 2023

According to the Patent Law, ‘design’ refers to the whole or a part of a product; any new design of the shape, the pattern or their combination of a product; or the combination of the colour with the shape or pattern of a product that has high aesthetic appeal and is fit for industrial application.

02 November 2022

This year's event has now come to an end, but not before another series of thought-provoking sessions and discussions for the 400 plus delegates to ponder

02 November 2022

Almost 150% increase in US cannabis-infused edibles patenting since 2018, but top food and beverage companies are missing out

01 November 2022

A broad range of subjects and talking points - including a plenary address from JPO Commissioner Koichi Hamano - kept the 400+ delegates engaged as the event got underway in Tokyo

01 November 2022

Hundreds of delegates including senior IP representatives are flocking to The Westin to meet in person after a long hiatus

31 October 2022

Featured in Global Patent Litigation 2023

Technologies and their applications as we understood them took an unprecedented upturn with the development of the internet and the telecommunication ecosystem.

28 October 2022

In an exclusive interview, IPOS chief executive Rena Lee speaks about digital innovations and her ambitions for Singapore as an IP hub

27 October 2022

Featured in Global Patent Litigation 2023

In India, patent cases are heard by the district courts of the commercial division at first instance. In Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata, high courts also possess original jurisdiction, and patent cases may be filed there if the subject matter falls within their pecuniary jurisdiction. Whether before a district court or a high court, patent cases are heard by a single judge.

26 October 2022

Featured in Global Patent Litigation 2023

Japanese courts have highly specialised divisions dedicated to IP-related cases. In particular, a chief judge of each division has extensive experience in patent infringement lawsuits.

26 October 2022