GREATER CHINA
China | Implementation measures for the Fair Competition Review Regulations released
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation released the Implementation Measures for the Fair Competition Review Regulations (“the Measures”) on 18 March 2025. The Measures aim to strengthen the enforcement...
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation released the Implementation Measures for the Fair Competition Review Regulations (“the Measures”) on...
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AUSTRALIA
ZIP – Infringe Now. Pay Later?
The long-awaited judgement of the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia was handed down in Firstmac Limited v Zip Co Limited FCAFC 30 on 19 March...
The long-awaited judgement of the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia was handed down in Firstmac Limited...
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GREATER CHINA
中国｜ＡＩ関連発明出願のための指針（試験版）が公表される
この記事は最初に2025年1月15日に英語で公開されました ２０２４年１２月３１日に中国国家知識産権局（ＣＮＩＰＡ）はＡＩ関連発明出願のための指針（試験版）を公表し、人工知能関連（ＡＩ関連）特許出願のための発明者資格／識別を含むいくつかの法的側面を取り扱いました。
この記事は最初に2025年1月15日に英語で公開されました ２０２４年１２月３１日に中国国家知識産権局（ＣＮＩＰＡ）はＡＩ関連発明出願のための指針（試験版）を公表し、人工知能関連（ＡＩ関連）特許出願のための発明者資格／識別を含むいくつかの法的側面を取り扱いました。
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
インドネシア｜国際特許実務を包含した特許法改正
この記事は最初に2025年1月6日に英語で公開されました インドネシアは国際特許実務との整合性を進める取り組みの一環として２０２４年１０月２８日に特許法を改正しました。 弊所の現在の理解によれば、明示的に指示されていない限り、２０２４年１０月２８日より前に提出された出願（１０月２８日より後に提出された分割出願を含む）は旧特許法の対象となります。２０２４年１０月２８日以降に提出された出願は改正特許法の対象となります。
この記事は最初に2025年1月6日に英語で公開されました インドネシアは国際特許実務との整合性を進める取り組みの一環として２０２４年１０月２８日に特許法を改正しました。 弊所の現在の理解によれば、明示的に指示されていない限り、２０２４年１０月２８日より前に提出された出願（１０月２８日より後に提出された分割出願を含む）は旧特許法の対象となります。２０２４年１０月２８日以降に提出された出願は改正特許法の対象となります。
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AUSTRALASIA
IP Insurance | Technology & AI drive improvements
Advancements in AI and technology are making IP insurance more accessible and affordable, particularly for those in the SME space. Mark Vincent talks with Matthew Yeates from Amplisure about...
Advancements in AI and technology are making IP insurance more accessible and affordable, particularly for those in the SME...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
Singapore & Malaysia launch PPH Pilot Program
Effective 18 January 2025, the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) and the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) have launched a Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program. This initiative...
Effective 18 January 2025, the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) and the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS)...
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GREATER CHINA
China | Patent examination shift for siRNA drugs in China
With the rapid expansion of siRNA research and application worldwide, the number of patent applications has also surged. An analysis of prosecution history of various siRNA patent applications in...
With the rapid expansion of siRNA research and application worldwide, the number of patent applications has also surged. An...
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GREATER CHINA
China | Increased evidence required for Non-Use Trademark Cancellations
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has issued rectification notices to certain trademark agencies and law firms concerning non-use cancellation applications. The move removes the ability to file...
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has issued rectification notices to certain trademark agencies and law firms concerning...
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AUSTRALIA
Legal 500 Country Guide | Patent litigation in Australia
Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers has again provided expert content for the 2025 edition of the Legal 500 Country Guide to patent litigation laws and regulation in Australia. These useful guides...
Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers has again provided expert content for the 2025 edition of the Legal 500 Country Guide...
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GREATER CHINA
China | Intellectual property enforcement trends positive for foreign entities
Over the last ten years, China has made considerable changes to its intellectual property enforcement mechanisms, including specialised IP courts in key cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou....
Over the last ten years, China has made considerable changes to its intellectual property enforcement mechanisms, including specialised IP...
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AUSTRALIA
Privacy and AI Regulations | 2024 review & 2025 outlook
As we step into 2025, it’s clear that privacy and AI regulations are entering a critical juncture in Australia. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) delivered a...
As we step into 2025, it’s clear that privacy and AI regulations are entering a critical juncture in Australia....
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