GREATER CHINA
China | Guidelines for AI-related invention applications (trial) released
On December 31, 2024, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released the Guidelines for AI-related Invention Applications (Test Implementation), addressing several legal aspects, including inventor qualification/identification, for Artificial...
On December 31, 2024, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released the Guidelines for AI-related Invention Applications (Test...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
Indonesia | Patent law reforms to embrace international patent practice
Indonesia amended its Patent Law on 28 October 2024 in an effort to better align with international patent practice. Based on our current understanding, unless explicitly indicated otherwise, applications filed...
Indonesia amended its Patent Law on 28 October 2024 in an effort to better align with international patent practice. Based...
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GREATER CHINA
China | Resolving a 30-year legacy: Key lessons from the ‘DELIXI’ case on Intellectual property and unfair competition
In September 2024, the Shanghai Intellectual Property Court (Court of Second Instance) delivered a final judgment in the long-standing trademark infringement and unfair competition case between DELIXI Group Corporation...
In September 2024, the Shanghai Intellectual Property Court (Court of Second Instance) delivered a final judgment in the long-standing...
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AUSTRALIA
Australia | AI governance reform moves forward with Voluntary AI Safety Standard & Mandatory Guardrails for High-risk Settings consultation
Recognising that Australia’s existing laws and governance measures do not adequately address the risks presented by AI, the Australian Government advanced two key actions arising from its interim response...
Recognising that Australia’s existing laws and governance measures do not adequately address the risks presented by AI, the Australian...
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AUSTRALIA
Privacy Act legislation overhaul expected this month
A review of Australia’s Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) has been ongoing since 2020, and has produced 116 proposed reforms. The expected legislative changes will have implications for...
A review of Australia’s Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) has been ongoing since 2020, and has produced 116...
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Skinny labelling in the Australian context: an overview
This article was first published in the 2023 Pharmaceutical Patent Review. Key takeaways In Australia, new indications for known pharmaceuticals may be protected by several different patent claim formats, including method of...
This article was first published in the 2023 Pharmaceutical Patent Review. Key takeaways In Australia, new indications for known pharmaceuticals may be...
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GREATER CHINA
China joins Patent Prosecution Highway Improvement Initiative
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has announced its participation in the "PPH Improvement Initiative", which aims to improve the user experience of the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH).  This...
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has announced its participation in the "PPH Improvement Initiative", which aims to...
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AUSTRALIA
Protecting your brand from counterfeits
In January 2024, the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) released a robust study to assess the economic impact of counterfeiting in sales and employment in the clothing (including footwear),...
In January 2024, the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) released a robust study to assess the economic impact of...
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