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To curb the bad faith filing practice, the NPCSC introduced the 'intent to use' requirement to the China Trade Mark Law.

Update on key content in the amendments to the Guidelines for Patent Examination of CNIPA

Shift in patent examination practice for siRNA drugs to a more case-specific assessment.

Despite the theoretical availability of copyright protection in India, copycatting remains a problem. Further, the few infringement cases before the courts have found in favour of the copycatter and not the original copyright owner.

Indonesian Patent Law now requires all patent holders to file an annual statement of patent implementation for every patent that is currently in force.

There are various challenges when considering the Foreign Route option of patent prosecution in Singapore.

This case highlights how preliminary discovery applications can be used by a patentee to inform its decision-making .

Recently, IP Australia completed a review of fees and charges for Patents, Designs, Trademarks and Plant Breeders’ Rights. As a result of the review, changes were introduced through amendments to the regulations on 13 December, 2006. The fee increases will take effect as of 1 March 2007.

It appears from this judgment that patent certification has no bearing on when the innovation patent right commences.

This decision, with hefty damages imposed, is a milestone for China's efforts to deter and combat unfair competition.

This register is a preliminary version for public comment, but the final database is not expected to be much different.

Amendments to Singapore Patents Act & Rules focus on enhancing dispute resolution processes.

The changes clarify, and effectively make permanent, the relief measures for signing and/or executing company documents.

Businesses will only register their business names once on the National Register, instead of separate registrations.

The main test for allowing an amendment is if it adds new information about the invention.

The onus to establish that amendment is needed is on the patentee, who must make full disclosure of all relevant matters.

This recent APO decision demonstrates that it is indeed possible to successfully oppose a surrender of a patent.