Strategies for South Korean investment in India
This year marks the 50th anniversary of successful diplomatic relations between South Korea and India. The milestone adds a new dimension to the growing relationship, underscored by recent surging South Korean investment alongside bilateral trade growth of 17.3% last year, solidifying South Korea’s position as one of India’s largest trading partners.
The previous article of this series discussed investment opportunities for South Korean investors along with the relevant regulatory framework, available investment routes (foreign direct investment, foreign portfolio investment and foreign venture capital investment) and typical regulatory challenges. ... (Read more)
Suneeth Katarki
Founding Partner
IndusLaw in Bengaluru
Rashi Saraf
Partner
IndusLaw in Bengaluru
Swathi Sreenath
Principal Associate
IndusLaw in New Delhi
Navigating commercial disputes in India
No one likes the idea of having to dispute outside one’s known territories. However, when a corporation takes on a global footprint, it needs to anticipate being dragged into litigation in unfamiliar waters. In this briefing, the authors present a snapshot of navigating disputes in India. … (Read more)
Ankit Khushu
Partner
Kachwaha & Partners in New Delhi
Sumeet Kachwaha
Partner
Kachwaha & Partners in New Delhi
Navigating commercial litigation in Indonesia
The business climate in Indonesia is characterised by a multitude of complexities and diverse business sectors with promising growth. As commercial disputes inevitably arise, there are primarily two settlement pathways: out-of-court settlements (Cession (Assignment), novation and subrogation) and court settlements (breach of contract lawsuit, bankruptcy and suspension of debt payment obligation, enforcement and arbitration). This article will look at the key features. ... (Read more)
Nien Rafles Siregar
Managing Partner
Siregar Setiawan Manalu Partnership in Jakarta
Bobby Rahman Manalu
Partner
Siregar Setiawan Manalu Partnership in Jakarta
IPR protection in Indonesia for South Korean companies
Indonesia and South Korea have enjoyed a fruitful relationship in the past five decades. As both countries mark the 50th anniversary of trade relations, transactions between them have reached USD30 billion in 2022. This collaboration makes South Korea the fourth-largest importing country to Indonesia. ... (Read more)
Emirsyah Dinar
Managing Partner
AFFA Intellectual Property Rights in Jakarta
Japan’s IP High Court finds domestic patent covered US server
Whether a Japanese patent covers an overseas server was litigated in Dwango v FC2 (The IP High Court, En Banc, 26 May 2023). The patented system has server and user terminals. Although FC2, a US company, provided streaming media services with real-time user comments from the server in the US, Dwango prevailed. … (Read more)
Aki Ryuka
Managing Partner/Patent Attorney
Ryuka & Partners in Tokyo
Yichen Liu
Chinese Attorney at Law
Ryuka & Partners in Tokyo
LEP strengthens long-term ties with Malaysia
2023 marks the 40th anniversary of Malaysia’s co-operation with South Korea since adopting its Look East Policy (LEP). The enduring relationship saw bilateral trade reaching MYR114.55 billion (USD26 billion) last year, which Malaysia aims to further increase by 20%. … (Read more)
Constance Low
Partner
Adnan Sundra & Low in Kuala Lumpur
Loo Sim Yi
Partner
Adnan Sundra & Low in Kuala Lumpur
Goh Chai Ling
Partner
Adnan Sundra & Low in Kuala Lumpur
Investment strategies in Nigeria
Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country, ranked seventh in the world, with a forecast population of 230 million by 2025. With significant crude oil and natural gas reserves and major exports including cocoa, cassava and rubber, the country is a member of the Economic Community of West African States, the African Union, the Commonwealth, and the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries… (Read more)
Ayotunde Owoigbe
Partner
Banwo & Ighodalo in Lagos
Ibiyemi Ajiboye
Associate
Banwo & Ighodalo in Lagos
IP protection in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8293, otherwise known as the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines, provides remedies for owners to protect their intellectual property (IP) rights. In the past 10 years, an average of 632 inter partes cases involving trademarks, and seven inter partes cases involving patents were filed every year, contributing to a moderately active IP protection case scene. … (Read more)
Rogelio Nicandro
Senior Partner & Chairman, IP Department
Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & De los Angeles in Manila
Nicole Beatriz Yap Veloso
Associate
Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & De los Angeles in Manila
Investment activities in Singapore: a legal perspective
Singapore has established itself as a global business hub, ranking first in Asia and fourth worldwide in global competitiveness according to the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking and second for Ease of Doing Business according to the World Bank in 2023. Such high performance has been supported by a multitude of factors that include Singapore’s political and operational stability, sound rule of law and policy-making transparency, the lowest corruption levels in the Asia-Pacific and a highly educated and trained workforce. … (Read more)
Christopher Tan
Partner
K&L Gates Straits Law
Henry Kim
Partner
K&L Gates Straits Law
Edward Bennett
Partner
K&L Gates Straits Law
Disputes in Taiwan: an overview for Korean firms
In Taiwan, a “three-level and three-instance” system is adopted for civil proceedings. Three-level refers to the courts, including the District Court, the High Court and the Supreme Court. Three-instance means a case is initially heard by the District Court (first instance) and may be appealed to the High Court (second instance), and further to the Supreme Court (third instance) if applicable. … (Read more)
Patrick Marros Chu
Partner
Lee and Li in Taipei
Matt Lai
Associate Partner
Lee and Li in Taipei
Taiwan investment strategies for Korean companies
Taiwan’s economy has been resilient through the covid-19 pandemic, ranked as the 21st-largest economy in the world by gross domestic product based on the data collected by the International Monetary Fund. In light of its business agility, professional talent cultivation and technology innovation, Taiwan is ranked sixth-best in world competitiveness in the World Competitiveness Booklet 2023 released by the International Institute for Management Development. In addition, considering the undercurrent of international relations and implementation of sanctions as part of the technology war, the authors have found a growing interest by foreign companies in expanding into Taiwan to build strategic partnerships and reinforce supply chains. … (Read more)
Jacqueline Fu
Managing Partner
K&L Gates in Taipei
Lin Yoting
Associate
K&L Gates in Taipei
Taiwan’s intellectual property protection and litigation
The amendment to the Intellectual Property Case Adjudication Act of Taiwan marks its most substantial revision in more than 14 years. … (Read more)
Patrick Marros Chu
Partner
Lee and Li in Taipei
Winona Chen
Associate Partner
Lee and Li in Taipei
Fast track to accelerate Thailand TM applications
Before introducing a new product to the market, it is a common practice for both domestic and international brand owners to file a trademark application, obtaining exclusive rights to use their new trademark and legally enforce it against any infringement. … (Read more)
Titirat Wattanachewanopakorn
Partner and Head of Enforcement and IP Litigation
ILCT in Bangkok
Ratinuch Kawnachaimongkol
Partner and Head of IP Department
ILCT in Bangkok
ADR in the United Arab Emirates: proactive dispute management
Failing to prepare for the eventuality of disputes can cost organisations significant time and money, with the risk that the outcome will not profit any of the parties. In contrast, agreeing a well thought-out process before disputes arise will increase the chances of a speedy and effective resolution. … (Read more)
Guillaume Hess
Special Counsel
K&L Gates in Doha
Jonathan Sutcliffe
Partner
K&L Gates in Dubai
Henry Kim
Partner
K&L Gates Straits Law in Singapore
IP protection in Hong Kong, with infringement case example
Hong Kong maintains a robust, sophisticated and effective system for intellectual property (IP) protection. Being a signatory to various international agreements and conventions related to IP protection, Hong Kong has been ensuring compliance with evolving international norms pertaining to the protection of IP rights… (Read more)
Grace H W Chu
Partner
Fairbairn Catley Low & Kong
Hong Kong
Jasmine C K Wong
Associate Fairbairn
Catley Low & Kong
Hong Kong
Venus W S Man
Partner
Fairbairn Catley Low & Kong
Hong Kong
