Region: Asia-Pacific

EU escalates WTO anti-suit injunction dispute with China

European courts have pushed back against ASIs, but the European Commission is seeking a political fix

13 December 2022

Huawei signs 5G cross-licence with Oppo, extends deal with Samsung

IAM speaks to Global Head of IP Alan Fan about today’s announcements

09 December 2022

CNIPA invalidates a copycat mark based on prior name right of a French designer

The CNIPA is beefing up efforts to clamp down on bad-faith filings, so it is crucial that brand owners leave no stone unturned to prove bad faith of copycat infringers.

07 December 2022

Brief introduction of utility models

Featured in Global Patent Prosecution 2023

China grants three types of patents: invention, utility model and design. Of these, the utility model patent is not granted in some other jurisdictions. In 2021, China saw more than 2.85 million applications filed and more than 3.12 million patents granted for utility models.

02 December 2022

India: SEPs and FRAND – litigation, policy and latest developments

Featured in SEP/FRAND Hub

02 December 2022

China: SEPs and FRAND – litigation, policy and latest developments

Featured in SEP/FRAND Hub

02 December 2022

India: patent prosecution

Featured in Global Patent Prosecution 2023

India has a robust patent system that incentivises innovators and takes care of public and national interests.

02 December 2022

China: patent prosecution

Featured in Global Patent Prosecution 2023

Three types of patents are granted in China: invention patents, utility model patents and design patents.

02 December 2022

Bilibili - The Chinese tech company mitigating overseas litigation risks via a patent pool approach

General Counsel Nan Liu speaks with IAM about international strategies, NPE threats and the UPC

01 December 2022

Filing trends reveal how India is keeping pace with the EV revolution

India is witnessing the development of robust EV charging infrastructure in response to a series of government initiatives designed to support the country’s rapid EV adoption objective.

30 November 2022

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