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The Italian Storm in a Martini Glass

Emcure Successfully Protects Its Trademark From Infringement

US Federal Appeals Court Confirms Nintendo Win Against Patent Troll

Rocker Joan Jett Trademark Infringement Is Now Settled

Singapore Enhances IP Protection

Singapore launches new legal frameworks to enhance IP protection

Case Commentary on Guy Neale and others v. Nine Squares

Regis Saga Comes to an End in Singapore: Trademark Law Clarified

In the landmark decision of Staywell Hospitality Group v. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, the Singapore Court of Appeal was presented with an opportunity to clarify the principles applicable in opposition proceedings and infringement a...

Chinese Seed Company Accused of US Trade Secret Theft

Design Litigation in Indonesia: Another Tale of David and Goliath

PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk (PGN) (the Defendant), is an Indonesian company involved in the business of transmission and distribution of natural gas. In 2012, an action for infringement was filed by M Rimba Aritonang (the Plaintiff) in res...

iRobot Obtains German Preliminary Injunctions Against Shenzhen Silver Star

50 IP Litigators You Should Know

In this issue, Asia IP celebrates the oldest, most passionate and most intriguing field of the practice of law – litigation. For the first time, we present you 50 litigators in 14 jurisdictions around the Asia-Pacific region who we believe are...

The Cost of Litigation

Lawyers around the region report an increase in IP litigation. Johnny Chan investigates the causes of intellectual property litigation and shares tips on both private and public measures to minimize legal expenses.

How the US's New Anti-IT Theft Approach Affects Asia's Businesses

The use of unauthorized software in business is illegal and is likely to attract both civil and criminal liabilities in Hong Kong. Yet, did you know that the use of unauthorized software by anyone whose goods are supplied to the US may also constitut...

BRIC Countries Called Out for Weak IP Protection