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With the introduction of 4th revision of China’s Patent Law on 1 June, 2021, we have reported the new developments of China’s patent linkage system

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach  - 22 December 2021 - Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Limited  ("Comba Telecom" or "the Group", SEHK stock code: 2342), a global leading wireless solutions provider, secured a significant win in its...

In Indonesia, third-parties may file a request for post-grant opposition before a Patent Appeal Commission. The Commission is not part of the Patent Office but is an independent commission under...

Singapore currently stands as the only country in the Southeast Asian region where Patent Term Extensions (PTE) are possible, at least in theory. In practice, however, the stringent conditions which...

Singapore has launched a plan on 26 April 2021 that indicates its ongoing and future efforts to keep it as a global hub for enterprises with IA/IP investments. Singapore has...

The closure of the “foreign route” of patent examination, where substantive examination results from selected foreign patent offices are generally admitted, has been taking place in Singapore in stages since...

Introduction In 2020, both IP Australia and the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (“IPONZ”) introduced updated fee schedules, with new fee structures impacting the payment of excess claims fees....

The main feature of a trademark is its distinctive character, that is, it must be capable of distinguishing a product and/or service from others that already exist, in order for...

The patent system in India is governed by the Patents Act, 1970 as amended by the Patents (Amendment) Act, 2005 and 2016. The criteria of patentability is TRIPS compliant- an...

This article explains some of the challenges surrounding IP in the area of fitness and gives practical direction in how to approach the issue