Special Focus

Pravin Anand, Vaishali Mittal, and Siddhant Chamola of Anand and Anand examine a recent High Court of Delhi decision that sheds light on India’s evolving standard-essential patent disclosure rules, with potential implications for Japanese stakeholders

As 3D branding gains importance, Kritsana Mingtongkhum and Shantanu Ajit Tambe of Satyapon & Partners explain how Thailand’s trademark framework addresses the protection and enforcement of product shapes

Eleni Lappa of IP Work explains how Japanese companies can protect intellectual property and resolve disputes in Europe, with insights on alternative dispute resolution, patents, trademarks, and the challenges of AI and cross-border regulation

Sejeong Son of FirstLaw PC draws on three cases to explain how South Korean courts are reinterpreting the territoriality principle in patent law in response to the increasingly important realities of global commerce

Two key patent ordinances are aimed at reducing appeal backlog but risk extending timelines for applicants, say Eduardo Hallak, Rafaella Oliveira, and Bruna Luna of Licks Attorneys

Gump Wang of Uni-intel Patent and Trademark Law Firm explores the strategic value of utility models, which have strong enforcement potential and play a crucial role in China’s patent system