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Figures released today show that twice as many seizures were made by EU Customs in 2010 compared to 2009, but the total volume of goods remained almost static

The Philippines has moved a step closer to passing legislation to enhance its copyright system

Indications are that the Commercial Court is relaxing its very strict evidential rules, making it easier for trade mark owners to delete unused pirated marks.

In September, the Indonesian legislature passed the controversial Film Law. The law has been criticised for its contentious local film content quotas and for creating unnecessary administration. The law also creates a number of IP issues that are causing concern in the local film industry.

After almost a year's delay, the government's long anticipated review of Indonesia's IP legislation is back on the agenda.

aera is a European IP consultancy firm, built on Nordic values but with an international perspective. Founded in Copenhagen in January 2018, the firm now has IP attorneys in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Oslo, Aarhus, and Copenhagen and cover all aspects of IP protection. The name aera is derived from the Latin word for ‘era’ (‘æra’ in Danish). The firm’s mission stems from its name – the firm wishes to create a new era in the IP community and in IP consultancy. We consider the commercial and technical issues – just as clearly as the legal issues. This is why clients make us their first call, when they require a range of services that include IP counselling, protection, litigation, and IP strategy – or simply just to discuss important business decisions. The firm strives to provide high quality services to clients that truly use IP strategically and links these strategies to their business needs. By providing basic prosecution with a fast turnover, along with strategic projects like brand protection, invention harvesting, fast track prosecution, UPC collaborations and IP management, we want to become one of the most wanted IP firms in the region. In 2024 aera joined the Rouse Group.

Robert is a dual-qualified Solicitor and Trade Mark Attorney with more than 30 years’ experience across contentious and non-contentious intellectual property matters. His particular specialism is the strategic management of trade mark and design portfolios, helping businesses protect their rights while rationalising portfolios to reduce unnecessary costs and deliver greater commercial value.

Ten years of enforcement in China Tim Browning and Carol Wang of Rouse & Co look back over the last 10 years of IP in China and offer a perspective on how enforcement has developed

In a guest post, Gunther Roland of Rouse Africa reports from the 40th session of ARIPO’s Administrative Council where a number of amendments to the Harare Protocol on the granting of patents, utility models and designs were approved

Counsel say the laws of various countries will dictate whether IP rights can be transferred through terms of use, among other things