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Halim Shehadeh, group CEO of IP firm CWB, says that in the rush to discuss what AI can do, IP firms are overlooking the more important question of whether they are ready
June 10, 2026
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Igor Charles of INLEX analyses a Paris court ruling that clarifies when alterations to genuine luxury goods constitute trademark infringement and misleading practices
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Pravir Palayathan of INLEX explains how the ruling strengthens protection for well-known marks and clarifies parasitism and unfair competition in disputes
Sponsored by Hanol IP & Law
Min Son of Hanol IP outlines the new system’s key mechanisms and implications for evidence gathering in civil litigation, with a particular focus on technology-related disputes
Sponsored by Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices
An Intellectual Property & Commercial Court ruling offers guidance on assessing trademark use for general merchandise retail services and specific goods retail services, explains Julia Y M Hung of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices
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Soledad Betanzos-Lara of Becerril, Coca & Becerril explains how Mexico’s pharmaceutical and biotech patentability criteria are being reshaped by evolving examination practice
Sponsored by Tilleke & Gibbins
Chi Lan Dang of Tilleke & Gibbins explains how copyright arguments helped block a trademark application in Vietnam, highlighting a strategy for brand owners facing bad-faith filings without local rights
Sponsored by Tilleke & Gibbins
Wong Vorravitwattana and Nuttaphol Arammuang of Tilleke & Gibbins analyse a Thai court ruling that shows how trademark claims and interim relief can strengthen franchisor protection against post-termination operations
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Gillian Tan of That.Legal discusses a recent decision by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore and what it reveals about the evidential burden in bad-faith trademark claims
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Eduardo Hallak, Rafaella Oliveira, and Laís Souza of Licks Attorneys explain how the provision operates in practice, highlighting evidential hurdles and best practices for patent applicants
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Chunyu Cui and Ziqing Wu of Liu, Shen & Associates say recent trends in China’s intellectual property courts indicate alignment with international standards and send a clear signal to the global market