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Igor Charles and Théo Coquis of INLEX explain a courtroom battle over a weaponised ‘Obelix’ mark and how the decision provides guidance on the evidence required to establish a trademark’s reputation

Kush Coceal of INLEX explains how businesses can avoid distributor-led trademark registrations in Mauritius and outlines the opposition and invalidation remedies available when disputes arise

Yvonne Tang and Lim Siau Wen of Drew & Napier explain how Singapore courts are approaching groundless threats of trademark infringement and outline practical steps for brand owners enforcing their rights on online platforms

Vítor Palmela Fidalgo of Inventa shares initial takeaways on trademark law, political parody, and freedom of expression after the CJEU’s ruling

In a matter argued by Remfry & Sagar, the court lays down a structured framework for determining when a patent claim falls within the ‘mental act’ exclusion, reports Surendra Sharma

Erick Sevilla Carrera of Becerril, Coca & Becerril explains how Mexico’s 2026 regulations clarify the evidence required to prove acquired distinctiveness and secure trademark protection for non-distinctive signs

Min Son of HANOL ClassHankyul IP & Law says the decision highlights the importance of demonstrated technical effects, claim amendments, and post-filing evidence, with potentially significant implications for the OLED industry

Editha R Hechanova of Hechanova Group outlines how the guidelines clarify human creative contribution, disclosure requirements, and the registrability of AI-assisted and AI-enhanced works

Recent case law has effectively established a checklist for the Intellectual Property and Commercial Court when assessing inventive step in patent cases, says Sumin Lai of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices

Yu Li and Yuan Yuan of Liu Shen & Associates explore the legal risks and practical safeguards that underpin successful brand collaborations in China, from licensing and compliance to post-termination stock clearance

Although intellectual property enjoys regulated protection under consolidated legal frameworks—Andean Community Decisions 486 and 351, of community-wide scope, and Legislative Decrees 1075 (industrial property) and 822 (copyright)—its bearing on acts of unfair competition is unavoidable: it may arise to the detriment of those rights or through the abuse of protection mechanisms, harming the orderly concurrence of competitors.

Kenya's Proposed Intellectual Property Bill, 2026: What Businesses and Rights Holders Need to Know