Asia IP

Dynamic trademarks can inject new life into a brand and can be successful in capturing the attention and interest of consumers. They can also pose a challenge for the lawyers charged with protecting t...

Although Malaysia has remained on the US Trade Representative’s Watch List since 2002, IP lawyers in Kuala Lumpur say the country has a strong IP rights regime and that its enforcement challenges are ...

Australia’s Federal Court has held that the seahorse shape is not capable of distinguishing Guylian’s chocolates and therefore should not be registered, reflecting the traditional reluctance of Austra...

Until a recent court ruling, the lack of judicial guidance on the vaguely worded “innovative step” requirement in Australia’s Patents Act was of great concern for innovation patentees and their legal ...

In a widely-watched case, Australia’s Full Federal Court has handed down its decision in H Lundbeck v. Alphapharm. Catherine McGill, Christina Taylor and Kim O’Connell explain the significance of the ...

Whether Frank Rittman is coordinating civil litigation, lobbying for copyright legislation or fighting for market access, the general counsel and deputy managing director (Asia-Pacific) of the Motion ...