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Information from China's Supreme Court's IP Division in 2021
23 Apr

Information from China’s Supreme Court’s IP Division in 2021

In 2021, the IP division received 4,335 new technical intellectual property and monopoly cases and resolved 3,460 of them, resulting in a 79.8% settled ratio. Compared to 2020, the growth rate in 2021 is higher, particularly: Received 4,335 36.4% Concluded 3,460 24.1% Concluding Rate: 79.8% Average trial period for every case and settled cases per judge Judges concluded 83.5 cases per capita in 2021, up 1.2 percent from the year before. For all sorts of cases, the average trial period was 134 days. Civil 2nd [...]

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12 Apr

Can copyright replace trademark protection in China?

Although it sounds like a bizarre thing to consider due to the difference in nature between the 2 aspects, however, can copyright replace trademark registration in China? Trademarks sometimes can be hard to register and protected due to the long registration time that may take up to years.  However, when an idea arises, the businesses can’t afford to wait for years to have all their rights registered and protected. Time is of the essence and losing time means losing opportunities.  This situation [...]

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Risks and solutions when entering China’s market, entering China’s market, the risks of entering the market in China , Other solutions needed when entering and expanding in China,
11 Apr

Risks and solutions when entering China’s market

As China is one of the biggest markets in the world, there are many businesses that want to take their shot at expanding to this market. However, it’s not just easy to expand to China – one of the most populated countries in the world. Instead, there are many problems. One of the biggest ones is the protection of the brand.  The West is the pinnacle of civilizations, the home of leading technology that humanity has ever reached. Accordingly, if [...]

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Intellectual Property Valuations in the U.K
10 Apr

Intellectual Property Valuations in the U.K

Intellectual property can be considered a company asset, and valuations can help determine its genuine value. IP is frequently the most valuable asset inside a corporation, and in today’s environment, innovation and technology mean that there is some aspect of IP in practically every commercial engagement that a firm engages in. The value of intellectual property assets can be valuable when a company is looking for outside investment, investigating licensing and joint venture options, mergers, and acquisitions, or for [...]

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Protecting IP early in a company's formation may have an impact on the company's ability to attract investment
09 Apr

Protecting IP early in a company’s formation may have an impact on the company’s ability to attract investment

If a startup intends to become a well-established, successful business, it must carefully manage all of its resources, both real and intangible, in the same way that a well-established, successful business does — by focusing methodically on maximizing the return on every expenditure. If the company is established on proprietary technology, it is vital to properly develop an intellectual property (IP) strategy as part of the business plan. At all phases of a company’s development, a well-managed and organized [...]

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New Singapore Court Processes for Intellectual Property Disputes
08 Apr

New Singapore Court Processes for Intellectual Property Disputes

On April 1, 2022, the new Supreme Court of Judicature (Intellectual Property) Rules 2022 (“Rules”) went into force. The amended Rules provide a new track for intellectual property (“IP”) disputes. The “Simplified Process for Certain Intellectual Property Claims” is the name of this new optional track (“Simplified Process”). The optional track plans to create a more efficient and cost-effective dispute settlement system in Singapore, particularly for individuals and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). New Intellectual Property Disputes Court Procedures Legislation  Originating [...]

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Trademark Infringement In The Pharmaceutical Sector in India, Infringement In The Pharmaceutical Sector in India, The Pharmaceutical Sector in India, Pharmaceutical Sector in India,,
03 Apr

Trademark Infringement In The Pharmaceutical Sector in India

India’s pharmaceutical business is booming, having grown by leaps and bounds in recent decades. The Indian government is making strenuous efforts to develop this industry by creating and enforcing legislation that is consistent with international standards. As the market grows and industry participants spend, protecting intellectual property rights is becoming increasingly crucial for enterprises. Despite the fact that Section 13 of the Trade Marks Act of 1999 forbids the use of chemical names as trademarks, it is standard practice [...]

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CNIPA increases crackdown malicious trademark registration applications related to the Olympics, crackdown malicious trademark registration applications related to the Olympics, CNIPA increases crackdown malicious trademark registration applications, CNIPA increases crackdown malicious trademark,
02 Apr

The CNIPA is cracking down on harmful trademark registration applications related to the Olympics

Olympic emblems, mascots, and athletes’ names have long been attractive trademark squatting targets. Famous athletes’ names, such as “Yao Ming,” “Liu Xiang,” and “Bolt,” have encountered trademark squatting. Gu Ailing stated in June 2019 that she has become a Chinese freestyle skier. Many others registered for registration of “Gu Ailing” in Chinese, “EILEEN GU,” and other similar trademarks in China in the same month. The Beijing Winter Olympics mascots “Bing Dwen Dwen” and “Shuey Rhon Rhon” were formally published to [...]

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The DHC-IPD Rules and the Patent Rules, the Patent Rules, The DHC-IPD Rules, High Court of Delhi in India,
01 Apr

The DHC-IPD Rules and the Patent Rules announced by the High Court of Delhi in India

Recently, on February 24, 2022, the DHC-IPD Rules and the Patent Rules were announced by the High Court of Delhi in India. The Rules are supposed to bring unity to the proceeding process in India, at the same time increase effectiveness of the procedures.  The DHC-IPD Rules were the Intellectual Property Division Rules, 2022, focusing on streamlining the process for resolving IP disputes in India.  It is also tasked with the swift handling of IP-related matters including appeals, petitions, revocation, and [...]

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CBDC and cryptocurrency, data privacy problem in Asia, data privacy problem, Harmonizing CBDC and cryptocurrency,
31 Mar

CBDC and cryptocurrency, data privacy problem in Asia

At the China Conference: Southeast Asia 2022 virtual conference took place from March 23 – 24, 2022, Benedicte Nolens, head of the Hong Kong Centre at the BIS Innovation Hub has stated: “There is a real tension between data privacy and financial compliance.” This is not just a statement, but a reflection of reality as this issue has stuck around in society for quite some time now.  As a panelist at the session titled “How are digital currencies set to [...]

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