Managing IP Correspondent

Trade secrets have been protected under Vietnam's IP regulations and other laws for many years. However, questions as to the effectiveness of such legal protection measures continue to vex lawyers and other experts. These questions stem from the laws themselves, as well as how the regulations may be applied in actual legal proceedings.

Managing IP Correspondent, April 25 2016

The Philippines: Proposed amendments to inter partes proceedings

On April 5 2016, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) posted its proposed amendments to the implementing rules and regulations on inter partes proceedings inviting comments from the public. The proposed amendments are intended to simplify and speed up the resolution of cases before the Bureau of Legal Affairs (BLA), the adjudicating bureau of the IPOPHL.

Managing IP Correspondent, April 25 2016

Utynam's Heirs

Utynam put on his most fashionable suit and accessories to attend the Luxury Brand & Retail Forum in New York last month

Managing IP Correspondent, April 25 2016

Indonesia: Draft patent law discussed

A parliamentary committee of Indonesia's House of People's Representatives (Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat (DPR)) is reviewing and discussing a draft patent law.

Managing IP Correspondent, April 25 2016

China trade marks: Online counterfeiting best practices

China's State Council will soon issue a draft of the country's first E‐Commerce Law for public comment. Provisions of this proposed law may offer new tools for protecting trade marks and other IP rights online.

Managing IP Correspondent, April 25 2016

Japan: Apple’s jurisdiction clause denied

A Japanese small and medium-sized enterprise challenged world leading company Apple and obtained a favourable decision. Despite the fact that parties agreed on the exclusive jurisdiction in California where Apple is headquartered, a court invalidated the jurisdiction clause and held that the Japanese court has jurisdiction.

Managing IP Correspondent, April 25 2016

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