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Sponsored by Hanol IP & LawMin Son of Hanol IP & Law addresses an increasingly important question through considering the DABUS case and a Korean Intellectual Property Office survey, as South Korea experiences ‘explosive growth’ in AI-related patent applications
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Sponsored by Tahota Law FirmCharles Feng and Lian Xue of Tahota Law Firm summarise the main points under a reform of China’s trademark registration application system and consider Japan’s approach in this area
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Sponsored by Saint Island International Patent & Law OfficesAmanda Y S Liu of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices explains the eligibility conditions, procedures, and timeframes of a new trademark registration path that is expected to offer greater flexibility and efficiency
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Sponsored by Tilleke & GibbinsGiang Hoang Bach of Tilleke & Gibbins explains Vietnam’s stringent document formality requirements for intellectual property rights holders and says reform of the legal framework would benefit foreign and local companies
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Sponsored by MaiwaldKerstin Wolff of Maiwald reports on a proposal that supports the use of some plants generated by new genomic techniques but opposes patents for all plants obtained by such means
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Sponsored by Vivien Chan & CoVivien Chan and Anna Mae Koo of Vivien Chan & Co consider the big picture regarding China’s Anti-Unfair Competition Law and explain how its broad application effectively addresses intellectual property infringements
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Sponsored by InspicosA case concerning a payment made after the nine-month opposition period because of a problem with the EPO’s online filing software offers a useful checklist, says Edward Farrington of Inspicos
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Sponsored by Kangxin PartnersRuixian Liu of Kangxin Partners analyses the key changes under the latest edition of China’s Guidelines for Patent Examination, which particularly concern developments in new fields such as AI and big data
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Sponsored by Liu Shen & AssociatesWith the number of Chinese standard-essential patent cases set to increase, Guanyang Yao of Liu Shen & Associates analyses two judgments that are expected to be used as precedents in royalty rate-setting lawsuits
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Sponsored by Gün and PartnersSelin Sinem Erciyas and Beste Turan of Gün and Partners explain why the World Trade Organization's response to the EU’s claims regarding Chinese preliminary injunction decisions will have a far-reaching impact
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Sponsored by DEQI Intellectual Property Law CorporationShengjie Piao and Quan Kang of DEQI Intellectual Property Law Corporation provide a summary of the key changes after the introduction of the implementation rules and examination guidelines of China’s revised Patent Law
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Sponsored by AFD China Intellectual Property Law OfficeA draft revision of China’s Trademark Law demonstrates the country’s commitment to crack down on malicious trademark registrations, say Xue Li, Jingjing Wu, and Mingzhao Yang of AFD China Intellectual Property Law Office
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Sponsored by Chang Tsi & PartnersMichael Wu and Darren Leng of Chang Tsi & Partners provide a guide to the primary characteristics of China's administrative patent protection system and how to obtain an administrative injunction
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Sponsored by Wanhuida Intellectual PropertyFeng Zheng and Xiaoyang Yang of Wanhuida Intellectual Property provide an insight into current Chinese practice concerning trade secrets and non-compete clauses/agreements based on the legal framework and recent court decisions
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Sponsored by CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law OfficeXinzhu Liang of CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office summarises the main characteristics of intellectual property rights protection by Chinese customs, the procedures involved, and the pitfalls to watch out for
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Sponsored by Spoor & FisherJennifer Colantoni of Spoor & Fisher summarises the changes under Uganda’s newly enacted trademark regulations and notes that the attorney general’s advice has been sought on one issue
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Sponsored by Wanhuida Intellectual PropertyWu Xiaoping of Wanhuida Intellectual Property comments on how hindsight bias contributed to an 'obviously erroneous’ ruling by the China National Intellectual Property Administration and welcomes the revised Guidelines for Patent Examination
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Sponsored by LexOrbisManisha Singh and Neha Ruhela of LexOrbis highlight a High Court of Delhi ruling concerning an imitating product registered on the back of an existing registration
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Sponsored by Remfry & SagarRaashi Jain of Remfry & Sagar explains how the application of two trademark law principles by the High Court of Delhi played a key role in a victory for the Football Association Premier League
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Sponsored by Patrinos & KilimirisConstantinos Kilimiris of Patrinos & Kilimiris draws on recent case law in noting that an applicant’s timely action fulfils the urgency requirement for the granting of a preliminary injunction
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Sponsored by Tahota Law FirmCharles Feng, Mengyi Zhang, and Lian Xue of Tahota Law Firm consider what actions constitute the use of trademarks in China and explain how to reduce revocation risk concerning parts and internal components
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Sponsored by InspicosWhile concrete definitions are still lacking, Peter Koefoed of Inspicos says patent applicants seeking protection for second medical uses of products could now find it easier to build their case
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Sponsored by Wanhuida Intellectual PropertyJianhui Li of Wanhuida Intellectual Property reports on a ruling by the China National Intellectual Property Administration that could shed light on the patent examination standards concerning cutting-edge siRNA inventions
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Sponsored by Tahota Law FirmCharles Feng, Cathy Wang, and Lian Xue of Tahota Law Firm provide a guide to the key considerations for courts as they toughen their stance on accepting trademark coexistence agreements
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Sponsored by OLIVARESAlejandro Salas of OLIVARES questions whether requiring the submission of original objects for comparison is hindering the proper enforcement of trademark rights and represents an ‘improper interpretation’ of the criminal statute
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Sponsored by OLIVARESWith TikToks frequently using music created by popular artists and adding a personal touch to trends, Jaime Ortega of OLIVARES answers a central question regarding whether the videos constitute original creations or reproductions
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Sponsored by Hanol IP & LawMin Son of Hanol IP & Law reports that recent legislative amendments have opened the door to higher compensation relating to malicious infringements and armed the Korean Intellectual Property Office with a new weapon
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Sponsored by Hechanova GroupEditha Hechanova of Hechanova Group reports on the decision on a petition brought by the former stars of the long-running Philippine show ‘Eat Bulaga!’ concerning ownership of the associated mark
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Sponsored by Spoor & FisherThe Zambian High Court has handed down its ruling in a case brought to oppose and expunge two marks. Duncan Maguire of Spoor & Fisher Jersey reports on the decision
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Sponsored by Saint Island International Patent & Law OfficesTony Tung-Yang Chang of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices explains a decision that addresses the responsibility for annuity payments, managing an intellectual property portfolio, and maintaining the validity of patents
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Sponsored by Patrinos & KilimirisMaria Kilimiris of Patrinos & Kilimiris commends the approach taken by the Administrative Trademarks Commission in assessing the similarity of marks involving figurative elements and words
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Sponsored by MaiwaldEva Ehlich and Anja Fux of Maiwald summarise an EPO board ruling relating to substances and compositions in the context of medical use claims and how it could affect applicants’ portfolio strategies
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Sponsored by RNA Technology and IP AttorneysRanjan Narula and Mohandas Konnanath of RNA Technology and IP Attorneys analyse a ruling by the High Court of Delhi concerning the use of marks for facial cleansers
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Sponsored by Shiga International Patent OfficeMasato Iida of Shiga International Patent Office explains how the inventive step obstacle can be cleared when preparing a patent application and presents several case studies based on combination therapy inventions
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Sponsored by Shiga International Patent OfficeHidenori Hamai of Shiga International Patent Office compares particular claim expressions at the JPO, USPTO, and EPO
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Sponsored by Gün and PartnersBarış Kalaycı and Begüm Soydan Sayılkan of Gün and Partners explain why trademark infringers have flocked to a popular part of the Turkish coast, and suggest what should be done in response