Asia: International Law

The European Union's trademark system has developed a sophisticated framework for identifying and regulating malicious trademark applications, with 'bad faith' serving...

This podcast episode examines the intricate legal framework governing the enforcement of foreign court judgments and decrees in Indian courts. Advocate Brian Noronha analyzes the landmark Supreme Court ruling in Griesheim GMBH v. Goyal MG Gases (P) Ltd., exploring the specific procedural requirements and legal mechanisms that international litigants must navigate when seeking enforcement in India.

The Supreme People's Court has concluded an administrative dispute involving a utility model patent. In its ruling, the Court clarified: If the closest prior art lacks an inherent connection to the technical problem...

Foreign manufacturers operating in Vietnam face critical questions about customs investigations and compliance readiness. This analysis explores how proper preparation, documentation management, and internal procedures can transform customs audits from potential crises into manageable compliance exercises, revealing the fundamental principles that separate well-prepared companies from those caught off-guard.

International manufacturers establishing production facilities in Vietnam face numerous legal, regulatory, customs, and structural challenges that are often overlooked during the planning phase. Drawing from over 25 years of experience advising multinational companies, this comprehensive guide identifies 20 critical mistakes—from misunderstanding origin rules and customs procedures to underestimating compliance requirements and documentation needs—and provides actionable strategies to avoid cost

The due date for filing appeals before the GST Appellate Tribunal has been extended till 31.07.2026, in respect of all orders communicated before 01.05.2026.

President Trump's May 2026 state visit to China yielded agreements on trade boards, agricultural purchases, and tariff stability, but tensions persist over export controls and military company designations. As both nations pursue "strategic stability," multinational companies face increasing compliance conflicts from competing regulatory frameworks. Will the planned bilateral forums successfully navigate friction points in semiconductors, rare earths, and defense sectors?

在走私犯罪辩护实务中,涉及军品出口的案件极为罕见且缺乏公开裁判规则。本文通过一起涉案金额逾百万美元的军品走私案例,展示了如何在...

The European Union's 2026 Steel import Regulation marks a fundamental shift from temporary trade safeguards to permanent industrial policy, dramatically reducing tariff-free quotas by 47%, doubling out-of-quota duties to 50%, and introducing stringent 'melt and pour' traceability requirements. This transformation raises critical questions about whether traditional distinctions between trade remedies and industrial policy are disappearing, with significant implications for major steel exporters like India.