Asia IP

Over the past several months, Asia IP polled thousands of in-house counsel and private practitioners in order to find the best trademark law firms or practices in Asia and the Pacific.

In a surprising and much debated decision, the Shanghai Higher People’s Court has recently upheld the Shanghai Intermediate Court’s decision that OEM products do not infringe a registered trademark in...

With the 2011 Rugby World Cup looming, New Zealand’s Major Events Management Act is being put to the test, protecting words and emblems related to the event. Ian Finch and Ben Cain explore what compan...

Understanding how India’s patent system differs from those of other countries is the first step to formulating a robust strategy for a smooth patent application.

As India’s patent system continues to evolve, Ramesh C Dhawan asks: when it comes to business method patents, will Indian patent practices ultimately look more or less like those at the USPTO and the ...

When Rakesh Bakshi joined Microsoft India 12 years ago, IP was almost an afterthought. Now, it’s his passion.