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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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
WTR 1000 2026 | International recognition for our Trade Mark practice
We are proud to announce that our trademark practice has once again been recognised in the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 2026, reaffirming our standing as a leading firm...
We are proud to announce that our trademark practice has once again been recognised in the World Trademark Review...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
Vietnam | Intellectual Property Law amendments modernise IP framework 
Vietnam has taken another significant step in modernising its IP framework with the latest amendments to its Law on Intellectual Property. These updates streamline procedures, tighten inventorship requirements, and...
Vietnam has taken another significant step in modernising its IP framework with the latest amendments to its Law on...
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AUSTRALIA
Spruson & Ferguson celebrates success at regional intellectual property awards
We are pleased to announce that Spruson & Ferguson has been recognised with multiple prestigious accolades at leading intellectual property award ceremonies. "It was a fantastic night at the Asia...
We are pleased to announce that Spruson & Ferguson has been recognised with multiple prestigious accolades at leading intellectual...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
Indonesia | Understanding the annual Working Statement obligation
Comprehensive guide for patent holders on compliance with Indonesian Patent Law No. 65 of 2025 Indonesian Patent Law now requires all patent holders to file an annual statement of patent...
Comprehensive guide for patent holders on compliance with Indonesian Patent Law No. 65 of 2025 Indonesian Patent Law now requires...
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AUSTRALASIA
Breaking up is never easy – Brexit’s final bow
This year marks the final milestone of the Brexit trade mark transition.  After 31 December 2025, owners of an EU mark or a UK mark can no longer rely...
This year marks the final milestone of the Brexit trade mark transition.  After 31 December 2025, owners of an...
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AUSTRALASIA
Spruson & Ferguson announces 7 promotions in 2025
Spruson & Ferguson has announced seven practitioner promotions for 2025 across the firm’s Australia and Asia businesses, including three promotions to Senior Associate.   Promotions have taken place across the...
Spruson & Ferguson has announced seven practitioner promotions for 2025 across the firm’s Australia and Asia businesses, including three...
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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
Is it important to build a SEP portfolio?
In an interconnected world, technological standards such as 5G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth play a crucial role in ensuring interoperability within global technology ecosystems. Technology companies that develop and protect...
In an interconnected world, technological standards such as 5G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth play a crucial role in ensuring interoperability...
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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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AUSTRALASIA
World Trademark Review 2025 | outstanding recognition
We are pleased to announce that our offices in Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Indonesia have retained their rankings in the annual World Trademark Review WTR 1000 for 2025,...
We are pleased to announce that our offices in Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Indonesia have retained their rankings...
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