Special Focus

M Talal Farrukh Irfan Khan of United Trademark & Patent Services explores the UAE’s evolving approach to AI regulation, combining federal and sector-specific legislation, free zone frameworks, and national policy initiatives

David Ives, Laura Houston, and Richard Barker of Slaughter and May examine the UK High Court’s ruling and assess its implications for AI developers, rights holders, and future appeals

Pravin Anand and Ashutosh Upadhyaya of Anand and Anand examine whether taste can function as a trademark in India, with insights drawn from international practice and examples of graphical representations

Masato Iida of Shiga International Patent Office says the decision by the Grand Panel of the Intellectual Property High Court provides a practical benchmark for calculating damages in cosmetic and medical patent infringement cases

Mohini V of Remfry & Sagar outlines how Indian courts and policymakers are shaping trade secret protection through case law, equitable principles, and proposed legislation, as businesses face rising digital threats and cross-border confidentiality challenges

Hwa-Kyun Lee and Youngmin Park of FirstLaw explain the country’s strict divisional filing system, the risks of double patenting, and recent legislative changes shaping how applicants pursue related inventions before the Korean Intellectual Property Office