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Kerstin Wolff of Maiwald Intellectual Property examines the EU’s winding path towards the regulation of new genomic techniques, with a proposed patent ban remaining a key source of contention
July 18, 2025
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IP experts have come together in Asia-Pacific IP Focus to provide insight into IP developments for 2021 and beyond. -
Archana Shanker and Aastha Koolwal of Anand and Anand assess the strict interpretation of Section 59 of the Indian Patent Act and explore the limits of claim amendments allowed in India
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Gregor Kleinknecht and Constance Tait of Hunters Law examine the impact on trademark litigation and give 10 tips on navigating the post-Brexit era
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Niall Trainor at eOne offers tips on how to secure well-known trademark status in China, and explains why Confucius can help
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With the interplay between street art and IP hitting headlines recently, Rebecca Newman of Stobbs runs through what the law says and what artists (and brands) need to know
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Recent High Court rulings assessing invalidity based on prior use conduct a similar thought experiment to Erwin Schrödinger’s, says Gordon Harris of Gowling WLG
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Ranjan Narula and Parth Bajaj of RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys consider the potential impact of two US cases on Indian jurisprudence and what constitutes fair use of copyrighted material in training AI models
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The measures represent a ‘strategic leap’ for Vietnam’s intellectual property landscape, say Thuy Thi Ngoc Huynh and Yen Thi Hai Pham of T&G Law Firm LLC (TGVN), the local associate firm of Tilleke & Gibbins
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Min Son of Hanol IP & Law analyses a ruling that clarifies the scope of patent infringement, territoriality limits, and research exemptions in a cross-border dispute over Pfizer’s pneumococcal vaccine
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Julia Y M Hung of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices explains the implications of a ruling confirming that assignees inherit both rights and defects, even in cases involving an unsettled distributorship dispute
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David Cochrane of Spoor & Fisher South Africa explains the key updates under the act, which strengthens breeder protections while supporting vulnerable farmers and aligning with international norms
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Peter Koefoed of Inspicos examines an Enlarged Board of Appeal decision on whether the internal structure of a commercially available but undisclosed product can form part of the state of the art
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Ranjan Narula and Shakti Priyan Nair of RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys examine how Indian law and recent court rulings have shaped comparative advertising and trademark disparagement in an increasingly competitive marketplace
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Min Son of Hanol IP & Law summarises a Korean Supreme Court ruling on when consumer surveys are admissible in trademark litigation and outlines key takeaways for ensuring survey credibility and evidentiary value
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Uğur Aktekin, Selin Bilik, and Bilge Ayperi Kemer of Gün + Partners examine a ruling confirming that trademark distinctiveness and reputation can prove bad faith under Turkish law
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Guanyang Yao of Liu, Shen & Associates reviews several Chinese court rulings on standard-essential patent disputes, including Panasonic v Oppo, and the growing judicial focus on mediation and comparable licences over top-down rate setting