Asia-Pacific
In the first of a two-part article, lawyers at Spruson & Ferguson and Marshall Gerstein provide an overview of China’s system for appealing against patent invalidation decisions
While IP Australia’s updated manual could be favourable to computer-implemented inventions, stakeholders would like to see whether a consistent and reliable standard is followed during actual examination
Patent partner Robert Hollingshead explains why the firm remains committed to Japan despite several US firms exiting the Japanese and greater Asia market
The High Court of Australia has allowed a fashion designer to retain her registered ‘Katie Perry’ trademark for clothing
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Sponsored by Saint Island International Patent & Law OfficesAmanda Y S Liu of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices reports that a trademark now only needs to be well known to relevant businesses or consumers to establish a claim of dilution in Taiwan -
Sponsored by Hanol IP & LawMin Son of Hanol IP & Law explains how the timing of a claim for novelty affects the procurement or enforceability of design rights after a ruling on a case with a surprising twist
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Sponsored by Panawell & PartnersVictor Guo of Panawell & Partners analyses fascinating China case law, highlighting inconsistencies in the application of trademark registration legislation
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Sponsored by Wanhuida Intellectual PropertyWu Xiaohui of Wanhuida Intellectual Property explains a pioneering case heard by the Intellectual Property Court of the Supreme People’s Court and considers its implications for original and generic drug makers
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Sponsored by Kangxin PartnersRuixian Liu of Kangxin Partners considers what patentees can do to prevent claims being declared invalid because their amendments go beyond the scope of the original application
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Sponsored by Wanhuida Intellectual PropertyJianhui Li of Wanhuida Intellectual Property explains how China addresses the question of whether the features of an administration process limit a patented product and distinguish it from prior art
