Asia IP

Trademark lawyers in Japan are living in interesting times, with momentum gathering against trademarks containing the names of historical figures, an apparent shift taking place from a “first-to-file”...

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 ...

At a recent luncheon, David Kappos, director of the United States Patent Office, spoke about international IP law and harmonization, and cooperation with China. Darren Barton reports from Hong Kong.

When the US Supreme Court finally rules on the Bilski case, many technology owners could find that their patents no longer exist. With a decision expected within the next few months – or even sooner –...

China’s Supreme Court has issued its judicial interpretation on the application of law to patent infringement dispute trials. The interpretation is the Court’s first for the country’s new patent law.