Asia-Pacific

Min Son of Hanol IP & Law explains that the regime will limit extensions to one patent per approval and cap extended periods at 14 years from the date of marketing authorisation

India’s rapidly expanding pet food industry presents several intellectual property challenges. Ranjan Narula and Shipra Alisha Philip of RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys explore the landscape and provide insights into strategies for market players

Jun-yan Wu of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices explains that the key changes concern design patent protection, with a particular eye on digital developments, and dispute resolution

Charles Feng, Lian Xue, and Yetong Liu of Tahota Law Firm examine whether the model constitutes a monopolistic agreement and draw on the US approach to suggest several changes that could facilitate fair competition

Guanyang Yao of Liu, Shen & Associates highlights a revised approach to standard-essential patent protection and a recent Huawei–Netgear infringement case that exemplifies the balancing of interests between rights holders and implementers

Anand Barnabas and Anandan S of De Penning & De Penning explain how businesses with a strong technology and R&D focus can use freedom-to-operate searches to mitigate intellectual property infringement risks and target growth through innovation