GREATER CHINA
China | Market Exclusivity and Data Exclusivity included in Drug Administration Law revisions
Marking a milestone in China’s drug regulatory landscape, the 2026 Revisions of China’s Drug Administration Law introduce data exclusivity and market exclusivity into the regulatory framework, establishing a multi‑dimensional...
Marking a milestone in China’s drug regulatory landscape, the 2026 Revisions of China’s Drug Administration Law introduce data exclusivity...
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GREATER CHINA
China | Revised Anti-Unfair Competition Law expands Acts of Confusion (2025)  
Recent changes to China’s Anti-Unfair Competition Law reshape how businesses can use trade names, branding and search keywords. Practices that are commonly used in digital marketing now carry clearer...
Recent changes to China’s Anti-Unfair Competition Law reshape how businesses can use trade names, branding and search keywords. Practices...
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AUSTRALIA
Australia | Strategy and lessons from recent interlocutory injunctions in trade mark and passing off disputes 
In December 2025 the Australian Federal Court considered two applications for interlocutory (or preliminary) injunctions in branding disputes: Prezzee Pty Ltd v Epay Australia Pty Ltd  FCA 1662 and Lindrum v T&P Lindrum Pty Ltd  FCA 1644.    Why was the...
In December 2025 the Australian Federal Court considered two applications for interlocutory (or preliminary) injunctions in branding disputes: Prezzee Pty Ltd v Epay Australia Pty Ltd  FCA...
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GREATER CHINA
China | Trade mark ruling extends infringement to digital worlds
As a case involving virtual in-game items, the final ruling in the trade mark infringement and unfair competition dispute between Xuanwo Automotive Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. ("Xuanwo") and several...
As a case involving virtual in-game items, the final ruling in the trade mark infringement and unfair competition dispute...
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GREATER CHINA
Double Patenting: A multi-jurisdictional minefield | China, Hong Kong & Southeast Asia
“In China, there is no doctrine preventing an applicant from obtaining multiple patents for obvious variants, patentably indistinct subject matter, or incremental improvements, so long as the claims are...
“In China, there is no doctrine preventing an applicant from obtaining multiple patents for obvious variants, patentably indistinct subject...
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AUSTRALIA
Australia | Lessons from recent interlocutory injunctions in pharmaceutical patent cases 
Is it becoming easier to obtain interlocutory injunctions in Australian pharmaceutical patent cases? We provide an overview of recent decisions in Australia’s Federal Court that shine a light on some key lessons for patent owners.  Overview  In...
Is it becoming easier to obtain interlocutory injunctions in Australian pharmaceutical patent cases? We provide an overview of recent decisions in Australia’s Federal Court that...
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AUSTRALIA
Our committee members for International Trademark Association (INTA) 2026 – 2027
Spruson & Ferguson is pleased to share our involvement in various International Trademark Association (INTA) committees during the 2026-2027 term. These appointments reflect our ongoing commitment to leadership in...
Spruson & Ferguson is pleased to share our involvement in various International Trademark Association (INTA) committees during the 2026-2027...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
Practitioners must keep pace with SE Asia’s IP modernisation
Duarte Lima, MD of Spruson & Ferguson’s Asia practice, says practitioners must adapt to process changes within IP systems, as well as be mindful of the implications of tech...
Duarte Lima, MD of Spruson & Ferguson’s Asia practice, says practitioners must adapt to process changes within IP systems,...
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AUSTRALASIA
PCT minimum documentation expands to improve search quality 
On January 1, 2026, new rules came into effect under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) regarding international patent searches that effectively widens the collection of searchable patent data available to International Searching Authorities, improving access to a...
On January 1, 2026, new rules came into effect under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) regarding international patent searches that effectively widens the collection of searchable patent...
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