Special Focus

Hokyun Cho of FirstLaw PC summarises the recent steps taken towards the reinforcement of IP rights in South Korea, including the introduction of punitive damages and an expansion of the Special Judicial Police’s powers

Kritsana Mingtongkhum and Shantanu Ajit Tambe of Satyapon & Partners review crucial Thai case law which indicates a long-awaited departure from a conservative approach to trademark non-use cancellation

Victor Guo of Panawell & Partners analyses fascinating China case law, highlighting inconsistencies in the application of trademark registration legislation

Ruixian Liu of Kangxin Partners considers what patentees can do to prevent claims being declared invalid because their amendments go beyond the scope of the original application

Guanyang Yao and Ran Wang of Liu, Shen & Associates weigh up the pros and cons of pursuing both civil litigation and administrative action when seeking IP protection in China

Fabio Giacopello and Daniel de Prado Escudero of HFG Law & Intellectual Property analyse how the applicability of trademarks has evolved amid the widespread use of original equipment manufacturers in China by overseas companies