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From Legal Shield to Business Engine: IP’s Changing Role in Southeast Asia
06/23/2026 9:20 AM
Introduction: Intellectual property (IP) in Southeast Asia used to be seen through the eyes of defence alone for years. In the case of companies running their business within the Association of Southeast...
Evergreening Wars: How Big Pharma Tries to Extend Patent Life
06/22/2026 11:39 AM
Introduction: In the pharmaceutical world, patents aim to reward true innovation. A company that creates a new drug receives a limited period of exclusive rights. After that, competition benefits the public a...
The Art of Writing Claims in Quantum Computing Patents
06/19/2026 11:17 AM
Introduction: Quantum Computing Patents must be more than just abstract math and overboard functional language. They must clearly define a structured technical invention, show how it is operated with defined...
Singapore ASEAN Mediation Programme: Confidentiality Vs Transparency
06/19/2026 11:00 AM
Introduction: An increasing use of technology and the cross-border flow of information across markets has enhanced the importance of IP rights. Customarily, IP disputes have been dealt with using traditiona...
PCT Timeline Demystified: From International Filing to National Phase Entry
06/18/2026 4:19 PM
Introduction to the Patent Cooperation Treaty Framework: The Patent Cooperation Treaty, managed by the World Intellectual Property Organization, serves as the fundamental framework for international patent st...
Patent Filing vis-à-vis PCT Route
06/17/2026 2:57 PM
Introduction: The Patent filing route through the PCT is a single streamlined process for registering a patent at the multinational level, allowing one to defend their invention across diverse country jurisdi...