Region: Asia-Pacific

The IP world is kidding itself if it thinks it’s winning

A recent WIPO survey found high levels of engagement with and knowledge of patents, trademarks, copyrights and design rights. However, there are reasons to believe this is more of a comfort blanket than a reflection of reality

23 November 2023

Coming to America: funding for small innovators seeking patents to enter the US

We spotlight IP funding programmes in Singapore, Germany, China, and the European Union that incentivise small-to-medium-sized enterprises to globalise their patent portfolios

22 November 2023

Nokia uses UPC and Munich court to turn up the pressure on Hewlett-Packard

HP becomes latest SEP implementer to be targeted at the Unified Patent Court

22 November 2023

Michelin dispute sheds light on when similar trade names constitute unfair competition

French tyre company Michelin has sued three enterprises based on Article 58 of the Trademark Law, which states that using a registered or unregistered trademark in a company’s trade name in a way that misleads the public can be deemed unfair competition.

22 November 2023

Dive into trade secret complaints at the US International Trade Commission

We’re going beneath the surface using Docket Navigator data about ITC trade secret cases in light of Samsung Display’s new allegations against BOE

20 November 2023

Lenovo sues Asus amid surge of US patent litigation triggered by Chinese companies

It is only the third time the laptop maker has been involved in a patent infringement action in the US as a plaintiff

17 November 2023

Indian court opens up option for global FRAND rate setting in Nokia-Oppo dispute

Finnish SEP holder agrees to drop UK litigation to enable Delhi judge to proceed but Chinese implementer will not drop its home ground suit, IAM understands

16 November 2023

Radeemada Mungkarndee

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16 November 2023

Manisha Singh

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16 November 2023

Wei Zhao

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16 November 2023

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