Japan
Pantech counsel Shogo Matsunaga speaks exclusively to Managing IP about how his team proved Google’s unwillingness, and ultimately secured a landmark SEP settlement
The parties have agreed on a court-guided settlement covering Pantech’s entire SEP portfolio, marking a global first
Masaki Mikami of Marks IP explains how he helped prove acquired distinctiveness to secure protection for 'Pocky' in Japan
Longi’s actions against JinkoSolar are the latest in a growing number of patent infringement disputes involving solar technology
Recently published Special Focus articles
Recently published Special Focus articles
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Sponsored by Shiga International Patent OfficeMasato 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 -
Sponsored by IP WorkEleni 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
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Sponsored by Shiga International Patent OfficeYuki Tsukada of Shiga International Patent Office says the rulings will ease enforcement of patent rights on network-related inventions and suggests legislative reform may be on the horizon
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Sponsored by Bird & BirdSeiko Hidaka of Bird & Bird and Kento Sumi, currently seconded to Bird & Bird, analyse a landmark decision in a standard-essential patent case and its implications for licensing practices and future litigation in Japan
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Sponsored by Satyapon & PartnersKritsana Mingtongkhum and Shantanu Ajit Tambe of Satyapon & Partners provide a guide to claiming trademark infringement damages in Thailand, and suggest an approach that could offer quicker resolution and yield a higher amount
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Sponsored by Shiga International Patent OfficeMasato Iida of Shiga International Patent Office explains what types of bio inventions are deemed eligible for patent protection in Japan and draws comparisons with US practice
