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Features list
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Liu Ji of CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office analyses the latest draft of amendments to the Patent Law and finds many positive developments for IP owners -
Guiming (Gary) Wu of Kangxin Partners explains some of the key steps patent owners need to take in China to ensure that they can enforce their rights successfully
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With China’s economy struggling, Boon Xie, Xuhui of WTOIP.com explains how the rise of businesses that place greater importance on IP will provide growth in the future
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Michelle Mei Tian of Panawell & Partners assesses how the 2014 revisions to the Trade Mark Law have worked in practice
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Bing Wu of Beijing East IP explains what factors courts take into account when deciding where to place the burden of proof in patent infringement cases
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Yao Guanyang of Liu, Shen & Associates explains how IP owners can use Customs as an extra weapon in the battle against IP infringement
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Editha R Hechanova and Timothy J David of Hechanova Group outline the guidelines from the Philippine Supreme Court, which expand virtual hearings nationwide while introducing procedural safeguards, public access rules, and overseas participation provisions
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Inventa
Inês Monteiro Alves of Inventa analyses the trademark implications resulting from the acquisition of the fact-checking TV programme from the broadcaster SIC
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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
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Hanol IP & Law
A landmark case involving the remodelling of luxury brand bags at the owner’s request has established legal principles on the trademark implications of such services, explains Min Son of Hanol IP & Law
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Patrinos & Kilimiris
Maria Kilimiris of Patrinos & Kilimiris explains a recent decision regarding how genuine use is assessed for trademarks registered across broad categories of goods and their subcategories
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Berken IP
María Aurora García of Berken IP examines how Argentine courts are using dynamic injunctions to tackle illegal sports streaming, particularly in the context of major events such as the football World Cup
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Annika Lückemann and Jan van Dieck of Bird & Bird analyse the Unified Patent Court’s opening ruling concerning a supplementary protection certificate, highlighting procedural peculiarities, urgency considerations, and possible implications for pharmaceutical originator-generic disputes
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RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys
Ranjan Narula and Parth Bajaj of RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys analyse new obligations concerning synthetically generated information, accelerated takedown provisions, and safe harbour implications amid rising SGI-driven scams
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Tilleke & Gibbins
Loc Xuan Le of T&G Law Firm LLC (TGVN), the local associate firm of Tilleke & Gibbins, outlines key amendments to Vietnam’s Law on Intellectual Property concerning AI use of protected IP objects
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Wiramrudee (Pink) Mokkhavesa and Tanapong Pongburanakit of Tilleke & Gibbins say Thai courts’ evolving approach to criminal intellectual property damages enables brand owners to enhance return on investment in raids and avoid civil litigation