Asia: International Law

最近、不使用取消審判を請求され、使用証拠の提出を求められる案件において、OEMに関連する商標使用証拠の収集が困難であるという問題に遭遇しました...

Following the conclusion of the EU-India Free Trade Agreement framework, India has initiated reviews of its IP enforcement standards, particularly customs regulations for cross-border counterfeit goods. This article analyses the likely obligations under the IP chapter of the FTA, the proposed changes to civil enforcement mechanisms, and the broader implications for India’s intellectual property regime and trade policy.

Within this framework, contra trade restrictions act as a critical safeguard against short-term speculative trading by insiders. Crucially, liability under this rule is objective, triggered entirely by the timing and sequencing of trades rather than the actual use of UPSI, to eliminate even the perception of an unfair advantage.

Duane Morris & Selvam LLP examines the practical differences between India and Singapore as enforcement forums for arbitral awards, analyzing how judicial practices in both jurisdictions align with their pro-enforcement rhetoric. The chapter explores landmark cases and evolving legal frameworks that impact businesses when selecting an arbitral seat or enforcement venue.

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has launched a new Trade Secrets Case Law Collection database, featuring 13 landmark Chinese court decisions on trade secret protection—the highest number alongside the United States. This initiative aims to enhance global understanding of judicial approaches to safeguarding valuable business information and competitive advantages through representative case law from multiple jurisdictions.

Hong Kong is setting up a new Hong Kong International Commercial Court (“HKICC”) as a specialist division of its High Court, with a mandate to hear complex, high value international and cross border commercial disputes.

Foreign companies restructuring their China operations face a complex web of legal, regulatory, and commercial challenges when moving production, selling assets, or exiting the market.

China's new Regulation on Outbound Investment establishes a comprehensive legal framework governing how Chinese investors can move capital, technology, and operations abroad.

중국 국무원은 2026년이 "15차 5개년 규획(2026-2030년)"을 시작하는 첫 해라고 강조하면서 핵심 분야·신흥 분야·대외 분야의 입법을 강화하고 입법의 품질과 효율성을 제고하여 중국식 현대화를 통해 강대국...