INDONESIA
Indonesia | Patent application procedures updated under Regulation No. 6 of 2026
Indonesia’s Ministry of Law has issued Regulation No. 6 of 2026, introducing updated procedural requirements for patent applications in line with the new Patent Law.   Enacted on 23 February 2026,...
Indonesia’s Ministry of Law has issued Regulation No. 6 of 2026, introducing updated procedural requirements for patent applications in...
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AUSTRALASIA
Extending Protection for Pharmaceuticals | Requirements in Australia, China and Singapore
Our teams across the Asia Pacific explore how pharmaceutical innovators can extend protection for their therapeutic products through patent term extensions (PTEs) and data exclusivity in Australia, China, and Singapore.  A comparison table is provided below which summarises key requirements and timing considerations for...
Our teams across the Asia Pacific explore how pharmaceutical innovators can extend protection for their therapeutic products through patent term extensions (PTEs) and data...
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PHILIPPINES
Spruson & Ferguson awarded 2025 Top Patent Agent in Philippines
Spruson & Ferguson Philippines is honoured to receive the award for 2025 Top Patent Agent from the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), for the firm’s achievement as...
Spruson & Ferguson Philippines is honoured to receive the award for 2025 Top Patent Agent from the Intellectual Property...
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SINGAPORE
IPOS Launches ASPEC+ to streamline patent examination across ASEAN
On 6 April 2026, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), together with ASEAN partner IP offices, announced the launch of the ASEAN Patent Examination Co-operation Plus (ASPEC+) programme.   For...
On 6 April 2026, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), together with ASEAN partner IP offices, announced the...
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AUSTRALASIA
International Women’s Day 2026
Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women & Girls. According to the United Nations, "No nation has yet closed the legal gaps between men and women, The 2026 UN theme calls...
Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women & Girls. According to the United Nations, "No nation has yet closed the legal...
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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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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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