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From seller vetting and proprietary screening technology to brand collaboration and industry partnerships, Temu explains how its intellectual property enforcement programme combats infringement on its marketplace
August 10, 2026
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The introduction of patent term extensions is a positive step as China looks to become an IP powerhouse, but further clarification is needed, say Xiaofan Chen and Hai Liu of AWA Asia -
Takanori Abe of Abe & Partners analyses a case which evaluates what to compare to determine unexpected and remarkable effect
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Companies are increasingly adopting brands tied to specific values or aims, but they should tread carefully when it comes to trademarks, says Jessica Le Gros of Baker McKenzie
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Wu Xiaohui of Wanhuida assesses when a medical use claim is supported by the patent description
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Managing IP’s annual survey ranks the top Patent Cooperation Treaty filers in the main patenting jurisdictions. Data compiled by CPA Global
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Youping Ma and Guoquan Yang of Bridgeon compare the stances taken by US and Chinese examiners on AI-related patent applications
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Anna Mae Koo and Owen Tse of Vivien Chan & Co examine how trademarks, personality rights, and AI regulations can help celebrities and influencers combat deepfake impersonation in China
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Gün + Partners
Selin Sinem Erciyas of Gün + Partners examines whether the EU Pharma Package’s expanded Bolar exemption aligns with the TRIPS Agreement, drawing lessons from Türkiye’s long-standing pharmaceutical patent jurisprudence
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HANOL ClassHankyul IP & Law
A recent case establishes that commercial considerations outweigh genus or species factors when assessing similarity between goods designated in trademark applications and protected crop varieties, says Min Son of HANOL ClassHankyul IP & Law
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INLEX
Igor Charles and Théo Coquis of INLEX analyse a Paris Judicial Court ruling confirming that trademark exhaustion applies to bundled genuine products where the original packaging remains unaltered
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Inventa
Vera Albino of Inventa explores how Portuguese wine producers use seemingly offensive names rooted in local history and folklore, and why trademark law often permits their registration
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Inspicos
Peter Koefoed of Inspicos examines how the EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal referral G 1/26 could clarify the application of G 1/24 when assessing the allowability of amended patent claims under the EPC
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RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys
Ranjan Narula and Eeshani Sharma of RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys examine how the Exide v Amara Raja dispute confirms Indian courts’ willingness to protect distinctive product get-up and restrain lookalike packaging
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Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices
Amanda Y S Liu of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices examines a ruling that clarifies the boundaries of when well-known trademarks can secure cross-class protection despite strong consumer recognition
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Tilleke & Gibbins
The new legislation signals a shift towards proactive platform responsibility and infringement prevention, write Linh Duy Mai and Diep Thi Bich Le of T&G Law Firm LLC (TGVN), the local associate of Tilleke & Gibbins
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Spoor & Fisher
Duncan Maguire and Paul Ramara of Spoor & Fisher explain how Tanzania’s recently introduced trademark recordation system now accepts ARIPO and foreign registrations, while national filings remain the strongest enforcement tool