Asia-Pacific

Ranjan Narula, Swati Dalal, and Vanshika Oberoi of RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys explore the legal framework, challenges, and enforcement strategies for protecting well-known trademarks in India

Adirek Siriwattasit of Tilleke & Gibbins says Thailand’s new fast-track patent programme for green technologies offers accelerated examinations at no extra cost to applicants, promotes sustainable innovation, and modernises the country’s intellectual property landscape

Min Son of Hanol IP & Law says pharmaceutical R&D in South Korea should be enhanced on the introduction of a clearer legal framework that offers improved market protection for new and modified drugs

Chiu-ling Lin of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices discusses a ruling by the Supreme Administrative Court in Taiwan that highlights the importance of claim definiteness and enabling requirements in crystalline form patent cases

After decades of debate, Vietnam has recognised the need to create a court dedicated to intellectual property matters, says Loc Xuan Le of T&G Law Firm LLC (TGVN), the local associate firm of Tilleke & Gibbins

Charles Feng, Lian Xue, and Yifan Lu of Tahota Law Firm explore Beijing's pioneering role among eight Chinese provinces and municipalities designated to work on the development of the country’s data intellectual property rights framework