Our conversation explores the shift in Chinese companies' overseas patent strategies from defensive positioning to asset operation, the data governance gaps that undermine global portfolio management, the application and governance of AI in IP, and the forward-looking path toward deeper integration of brand protection and patent services following RWS' acquisition of Obviously.
The Chamber of Patent Disputes stated that the little-known geographical names that are not perceived by an average consumer should not be prohibited from registration. In this connection, it was necessary to investigate whether that geographical place is famous or not.
As China's benchmark annual IP event for the corporate sector for over a decade, the 2027 Annual Conference of In-House IP Managers will be held on January 15-16, 2027 in Beijing. The conference is built around real-world pain points, distills the year's key takeaways, and brings together the people who make things happen in this industry.
CIPAC 2026 took place on September 8–9, 2026 in Beijing. As a highlight of this year's program, the IP Strategy and Legal Compliance for Chinese Enterprises Going Global workshop, organized by Intellectual Property Observers (China IP), addressed the IP pain points and compliance challenges that Chinese companies face as they expand overseas, with discussions spanning portfolio strategy, risk control, and dispute response.
Beginning 1 September 2026, new domain name registration rules enter into force. Domain name owners will be required to complete a verification procedure via Russia’s official government services portal (Gosuslugi) for registering, renewing, purchasing, selling, and deleting domain names. Foreign companies and individuals may face significant difficulties accessing Gosuslugi and, consequently, risk losing their domain names. This alert outlines the new requirements and suggests immediate response options.
The number of Chinese-founded companies in Russia has grown tenfold since 2021, and these firms can fully access Russia's tax incentives for innovation—including R&D deductions, VAT exemptions, and reduced profit rates.
This article examines the legal framework governing patent term extension in Russia and under the Eurasian Patent Convention, analyses the principal legal grounds for challenging such extensions, and reviews recent judicial developments that shape the interpretation and application of these rules.
In order to clarify the issue of confusion the court referred to the Ruling No 10 of the Supreme Court where it was stated that in order to establish infringement it is sufficient to find that there is danger of confusion and not real confusion between the trademark and the disputed designation.
In 2025, BDPE was recognised for the third time with the "Outstanding International IP Service Teams" award.Intellectual Property Observers recently spoke with the firm again to explore the strategic divergence between the UPC and German courts, how to navigate complex technical disputes, the real-world use of AI in litigation, and key insights from serving Chinese clients.
Taking effect on May 1, 2026, the Interpretation repeals the 2021 version and introduces stricter rules targeting malicious actors who "engage in IP infringement as a business" – imposing a sales profit calculation base for such actors versus an operating profit base for ordinary infringers.
Russian law has developed several legal tools for dealing with bad-faith rights holders.
First, it is important to gather evidence showing how the disputed designation had been used before the claim from bad-faith rights holder was received. Second, it is crucial to show that the squatter is not using his own trademark as intended.
Russian marketplaces are undergoing a fundamental shift to a strictly regulated digital system, while IP protection on marketplaces is evolving into a more structured framework.
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has recently promulgated the Regulation on the Protection of Trade Secrets (the "Regulation"). Effective from June 1 this year, the Regulation will replace the Several Provisions on Prohibiting Infringements upon Trade Secrets, which has been in force for over 30 years.
Vladimir Biriulin, Partner at Gorodissky & Partners, gave a presentation titled "Expanding Horizons of Cooperation in Intellectual Property", sharing insights on how Chinese companies can better navigate business operations in Russia while avoiding risks such as IP infringement.
Dublin, one of Europe’s leading tech hubs, is ECTA’s next destination. Join us for the 44th Annual Conference ‘Green Light for Growth’ on 17-20 June 2026 for three immersive days dedicated to intellectual property, with a strong focus on how technology and innovation are impacting the IP landscape.
On January 24, the 2026 Enterprise IP Strategy Forum and Annual Conference of In-house IP Managers kicked off at the Beijing International Hotel. At the grand party in that evening,winners of the 2025 Outstanding IP Service Teams were unveiled.
On January 24, the 2026 Enterprise IP Strategy Forum and Annual Conference of In-house IP Managers kicked off at the Beijing International Hotel. At the grand party in that evening,winners of the 2025 Outstanding IP Management Teams were unveiled.
On January 24, the 2026 Enterprise IP Strategy Forum and Annual Conference of In-house IP Managers kicked off at the Beijing International Hotel. At the grand party in that evening, winners of the 2025 Outstading In-house IP Managers were unveiled.
On 24 January, the 2026 Enterprise IP Strategy Forum and Annual Conference of In-house IP Managers kicked off at the Beijing International Hotel. At the grand party in that evening, winners of the 2025 Outstanding International IP Service Teams were unveiled.
The Forum brought together industry leaders, experts, and premium institutions to provide enterprises with threefold value: trend analysis, resource matching, and capability enhancement. It represented a crucial collaborative opportunity for enterprises to seize industrial upgrading opportunities. A total of 420 distinguished guests from all industry sectors gathered at the venue, witnessing every highlight of this year's Forum together.
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