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Applying red-flag rule to e-commerce platform

By Zhenkun Fu, Corner Stone & Partners
If the facts of an infringement of copyright are as apparent as a fluttering “red flag”, the internet service provider (ISP) concerned cannot turn a blind eye

The necessity of India’s confidentiality clubs

By Vaishali Mittal and Siddhant Chamola, Anand and Anand
The IP litigation landscape has changed dramatically in the past decade with businesses becoming more technology-driven and technology-dependent than ever before.

Fame hard to attain in the Philippines

By Amanda Carlota, Federis & Associates
Over time, a trademark can achieve a level of public recognition and reputation that merits official acknowledgement. The key advantage of owning a famous mark is the expanded protection provided by article 6bis of the Paris Convention, which has been codified in sections 123(e) and (f) of the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines

Pandemics, police power and private contracts

By Samantha Beatrice P King, ACCRALAW
Under the Bayanihan Act, the president is empowered to order private establishments to direct their operations towards COVID-19 efforts.

Will India’s suspension of insolvency proceedings work?

By Misha and Shreya Prakash, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
It remains to be seen if a modified version of the insolvency resolution process under the IBC will suffice in these vastly changed macro-economic conditions, or if the government will need to offer a new model for insolvency resolution

Don’t wait – register your design patent in China now

By Maggie Yang, Corner Stone & Partners
Registering your design patent first is the best way to avoid your design patent from being hijacked

For better or worse: The legal limits of comparative ads

By Tusha Malhotra and Pankhuri Malik, Anand and Anand
Millions are spent every year by companies on comparative advertising, and many times these advertisements are taken down due to claims of disparagement.

Revised IRR for patents, utility models and designs

By Ramon Emil T Olea, Patent specialist, Federis & Associates
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) in October 2019 released its proposed amendments to the revised implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for patents, utility models and industrial designs

Converting to a one-person corporation

By Leia Clarissa Veronica R Veracruz, ACCRALAW
To keep abreast of changing times and make doing business in the Philippines easier, the Revised Corporation Code (RCC) has introduced the concept of a corporation with a single stockholder

Impact of COVID-19 on bankruptcy code

By Misha and Vaijayant Paliwal, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a crushing blow to the world economy, and has placed businesses in almost all jurisdictions under severe financial strain

Importance of filing patents for fundamental research

By Qi Yongqiang, Corner Stone & Partners
The importance of SCI papers has also been reduced and SCI papers-related indicators have ceased to be a major factor in assessing researchers’ performance

When the going gets tough, PEZA locators get going

By Karen Andrea D Torres, ACCRALAW

Gin and the jam over ‘genericness’

By Mila Federis, Federis & Associates

Ironing the wrinkles out of GI logos, taglines (Part 2)

By Gowri Tirumurti and Purvasha Mansharamani, Anand and Anand

The intellectual property game in the Sino-US trade war

By John Xia, Corner Stone & Partners

PMLA v IBC: The battle for primacy

By Misha and Siddhant Kant, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Essar Steel judgment – paving a way to resolution

By Misha, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Ironing the wrinkles out of GI logos, taglines

By Gowri Tirumurti and Purvasha Mansharamani, Anand and Anand

Preventing TM dilution into a generic name

By Brenda Zhao, Corner Stone & Partners

Considering a start-up business or IPO in Taiwan?

By Juno Huang, Maples Group

Ease of doing business in the Philippines

By Paula P Plaza, ACCRALAW

Proposed changes to Philippine design application filings

By Mila Federis, Federis & Associates

Studies highlight challenges in Philippine pharma market

By Amanda Carlota, Federis & Associates

Relative priority rule in Indian insolvency law

By Pratik Datta and Varun Marwah, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Shipping: an introduction to Marshall Islands flag

By Jonathan Silver, Maples Group

Potential for foreign TM protection in India

By Tusha Malhotra and Rashi Punia, Anand and Anand

Developments in PCC enforcement activities

By Korina Ana T Manibog, ACCRA Law Offices

Overcoming trademark refusal in China

By Nick Ji, Corner Stone & Partners

Philippines-China MoU on natural resource development

By Fritz Micah A Diumano, ACCRA Law Offices

Luxembourg RAIF a product of choice for Asian asset managers

By Johan Terblanche and Michelle Barry, Maples Group

Recreating the environment with the assistance of law

By Pravin Anand, Tusha Malhotra & Pankhuri Malik, Anand and Anand

IBC amendment moves towards recognizing APR

By Pratik Datta and Varun Marwah, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Looking back, moving forward: traditional knowledge & IP Code

By Mila Federis, Federis & Associates

Focus on fourth amendment of China’s Trademark Law

By Brenda Zhao, Corner Stone & Partners

The challenge of respecting traditional knowledge

By Editha Hechanova and Chrissie Ann Barredo, Hechanova & Co

‘Build, Build, Build’: Is it really sustainable?

By Kelvin Y Hung, ACCRA Law Offices

Growing menace of unlicensed and spurious drugs

By Tusha Malhotra and Rashi Punia, Anand and Anand

Decoding value maximization under the code’s mandate

By Shardul S Shroff and Misha, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Are Chinese companies using ISR results effectively?

By Qi Yongqiang, Corner Stone & Partners

Margin loan financing in developing markets

By James Kinsley, Maples Group

TM suits cannot be summarily dismissed: The RED SOLE case

By Pravin Anand, Dhruv Anand and Udita M Patro, Anand and Anand

Declaration of use in international registrations

By Editha Hechanova and Joy Marie Gabor-Tolentino, Hechanova & Co

Japan’s growing attraction to alternative investments

By Nick Harrold, Maples Group

China’s Patent Law subject to fourth amendment

By John Xia, Corner Stone & Partners

A question of balance, via the code or otherwise

By Shardul S Shroff and Misha, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Treaty gives Philippine ‘VIPs’ vital access to printed word

By Editha Hechanova, Hechanova & Co

Impact of 11th FINL on online businesses

By Agustin P Geraldez Jr, ACCRA Law Offices

Review of draft Patent Rules finds faults

By Vidisha Garg, Anand and Anand

Supreme Court puts aims of bankruptcy code to rest

By Shardul S Shroff and Misha, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Why it’s easier doing business in India

By Ravi Singhania and Rudra Srivastava, Singhania & Partners

Prevent your business partners from squatting on your TM

By Maggie Yang, Corner Stone & Partners

Philippine IP office tackles divisional patent applications

By Editha Hechanova and Chrissie Ann L Barredo, Hechanova & Co

Increase in minimum float for better corporate governance

By Ann Catherine Co, ACCRA Law Offices

CFIUS reforms and their impact on FI into the US

By Wang Jihong and Zhao Huiqi, Zhong Lun Law Firm

The escalation of pre-litigation mediation and its advantages

By Shantanu Sahay and Rohan Sharma, Anand and Anand

Blacklisting of contractors in public procurement

By Ravi Singhania and Madhu Sweta, Singhania & Partners

Developing resolution plan for financial, operational creditors

By Shardul S Shroff and Roma Das, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Understanding revised rules on vital IPR mediation

By Editha Hechanova, Hechanova & Co

PCC needs balance with joint venture guidelines

By Mara Kristina O Recto, ACCRA Law Offices

China speeds up gas production, supply and sale system

By Wang Jihong & Liu Ying, Zhong Lun Law Firm

Emerging opportunities from the critical role of patents

By Rajiv Bhatnagar, Anand and Anand

Companies Act declarations – corporate shareholder pitfalls

By Ravi Singhania & Manish Kumar Sharma, Singhania & Partners

Landmark supreme court judgment in Essar Steel case

By Shardul S Shroff and Roma Das, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Counterfeit seed products impact growth industry

By Editha Hechanova, Hechanova & Co

Amendments to India’s Arbitration & Conciliation Act

By Ravi Singhania and Gunjan Chhabra, Singhania & Partners

Focus on amendments to India’s insolvency law

By Shardul S Shroff and Ambarish, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Ease of Doing Business Act gives teeth to red tape law

By Noel Christian O Luciano, ACCRA Law Offices

Overseas investors should heed labour law compliance in Laos

By Wang Jihong and Wu Anjing, Zhong Lun Law Firm

First final judgment on SEPs significant for future disputes

By Pravin Anand and Siddhant Chamola, Anand and Anand

Proposed regulations and rules on crowdfunding in the Philippines

By Leia Clarissa Veronica R Veracruz, ACCRA Law Offices

New regs for asset management on PE to invest in PPPs

By Wang Jihong and Tang Hongwei, Zhong Lun Law Firm

Acquisitions of non-banking finance companies in India

By Ravi Singhania and Arjun Anand, Singhania & Partners

Committee of creditors: An instrumentality of state

By Shardul S Shroff, Ambarish and Roma Das, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Committee’s Code report reviews effectiveness

By Shardul S Shroff, Ambarish and Roma Das, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas

Will TRAIN work in its implementation?

By Eric R Recalde, ACCRA Law Offices

Forex management in cross-border mergers

By Ravi Singhania and Arjun Anand, Singhania & Partners

Delhi High Court rules prove a boon for IPR

By Shrawan Chopra and Vibhav Mithal, Anand and Anand

Focus on Taiwan’s new PTE amendments

By Wang Shu-Ching, Lee and Li

New rules in Taiwan pharma to enact patent linkage

By Roger Chang, Lee and Li

Regulating virtual currency in the Philippines

By Paula P Plaza, ACCRA Law Offices

Disclosure of interests of share charge under HK securities law

By Philip Wong, Gallant Solicitors & Notaries

Legal framework and advice for FDI in Iran

By Wang Jihong & Sun Lifeng, Zhong Lun Law Firm

Crowning jewel in protection of unconventional trademarks

By Pravin Anand and Geetanjali Visvanathan, Anand and Anand

Insolvency code amendment carries unintended negative effect – India

By Ambarish and Roma Das, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Patent protection in era of Industry 4.0

By Ivy Chin, Lee and Li

Will Philippines catch the TRAIN at start of 2018?

By Eric R Recalde, ACCRA Law Offices

Amended AUCL a game changer for China business

By Yao Rao, HHP Attorneys-At-Law

Focus on rules of foreign investment in Vietnam

By Wang Jihong and Sun Lifeng, Zhong Lun Law Firm

Homo futuris: AI, data privacy and uncertainty

By Pravin Anand and Mrinali Menon, Anand and Anand

Cramming down under the Insolvency Code

By Veena Sivaramakrishnan and Dhananjai Charan, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Creditor conundrum persists under the code

By Misha and Siddhant Kant, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

An intellectual property ‘byte’ into blockchain

By Pravin Anand and Siddhant Chamola, Anand and Anand

Overview of risks when investing in Thailand

By Wang Jihong and Xu Yibai, Zhong Lun Law Firm

New regulation for OTT activities in Indonesia

By Al Hakim Hanafiah and Mika Isac Kriyasa, HPRP Lawyers

Employer guidelines on data privacy

By Neptali B Salvanera, ACCRA Law Offices

Determining claim scope of Taiwan design patents

By May Chen, Lee and Li

Anti-competitive agreements under new competition act

By Korina Ana T Manibog, ACCRA Law Offices

Revised guidelines improve Taiwan patent exam quality

By Chien Hsiu-Ru, Lee and Li

Domain name protection: Broadening horizons

By Pravin Anand and Shrawan Chopra, Anand and Anand

Belt and Road’s global reach to Argentina

By Wang Jihong and Wu Anjing, Zhong Lun Law Firm

Developments on China’s negative list, FI access

By Liu Hongchuan, Broad & Bright

Changes to Singapore’s stamp duty regime

By Lisa Lim and Wong Ying-chung, Central Chambers Law Corporation

New rules for geothermal production bonuses

By Abdul Haris Muhammad Rum and Chandra Karina, Lubis Ganie Surowidjojo

Singapore seeks transparency on control and ownership

By Ronnie Tan and Wong Ying-chung, Central Chambers Law Corporation

Exploring expert evidence in patent matters

By Pravin Anand and Prachi Agarwal, Anand and Anand

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