Kristine Sherika P Chy and Ignacio S Sapalo of Sapalo Velez Bundang & Bulilan evaluate the problems raised by non-traditional trademarks and possible solutions to these issues
Yunjin Choi of Shiga International Patent Office evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of filing a third party observation before and after the establishment of a patent right
The articles in this year's edition of Managing IP's Asia-Pacific IP Focus reflect a dynamic IP landscape in the region. It is clear countries in this part of the world are engaging with key concerns relating to all areas of IP.
Vivien Chan and Ann Xu of Vivien Chan & Co analyse the draft amendments to China’s Copyright Law, including the liability of ISPs and rules around damages and assess recent court judgments
Young-Sun Jung and Minji Ryan Kim of FirstLaw evaluate Korea’s increasingly pro-patentee IP system, analysing updates to the law relating to the calculation of damages, burden of proof and patent invalidation