AUSTRALIA
Latest statistics in the 2025 IP Australia Intellectual Property Report
IP Australia has released the thirteenth edition of the 'Australian Intellectual Property Report' (the Report) which presents key movements in IP statistics and explores the links between innovation, collaboration...
IP Australia has released the thirteenth edition of the 'Australian Intellectual Property Report' (the Report) which presents key movements...
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SINGAPORE
Singapore | New Patents and Trade Marks Acceleration Programmes
UPDATE 5/1/26: The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has suspended the acceptance of new acceleration requests from 4 January 2026 until further notice. Requests received before 4 January...
UPDATE 5/1/26: The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has suspended the acceptance of new acceleration requests from 4...
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GREATER CHINA
China | Insights from CIPIS 2025
The 22nd China Intellectual Property & Innovation Summit (CIPIS) held in Shanghai brought together legal professionals, in-house counsel, and industry thought leaders to exchange perspectives on the future of...
The 22nd China Intellectual Property & Innovation Summit (CIPIS) held in Shanghai brought together legal professionals, in-house counsel, and...
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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
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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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
Changes to trade mark fees in Australia | What brand owners need to know
As highlighted in recent announcements, IP Australia is set to implement significant changes to its fees and allowance schedule, including trade mark opposition fees, starting from 1 October 2024....
As highlighted in recent announcements, IP Australia is set to implement significant changes to its fees and allowance schedule,...
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AUSTRALIA
IP Australia’s Indigenous Knowledge Panel pilot – a regime change for trade marks containing Indigenous Knowledge? 
Signalling a fundamental shift in the way traditional knowledge is viewed, recognised and protected, the landmark World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated...
Signalling a fundamental shift in the way traditional knowledge is viewed, recognised and protected, the landmark World Intellectual Property...
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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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AUSTRALIA
IP Australia releases 2024 Intellectual Property Report
IP Australia has released the twelfth edition of the Australian Intellectual Property Report 2024 (the Report) which presents key movements in IP statistics and explores the links between innovation,...
IP Australia has released the twelfth edition of the Australian Intellectual Property Report 2024 (the Report) which presents key...
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