Asia IP

When China last amended its patent law, the changes were largely in response to foreign pressure. The 2008 amendments, by contract, reflect the country’s maturation and confidence on IP rights. China’...

Trade secrets are often preferable to patents or copyrights. Despite the lack of any legislative mandate for protection of trade secrets, the courts in India have accumulated a wealth of judicial deci...

While the Cheaper Medicines Law is expected to sharply reduce the cost of pharmaceuticals, failure to strictly follow mechanisms provided under the law may lead to complications that can severely affe...