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Strategic Patent Acquisition Before Licensing: Why “Buy First, License Later” Is Gaining Ground
06/27/2026 12:21 PM
Introduction : As everyone knows, we've seen a seismic shift in how IP management works as we move into the tech economy. Rather than the standard path of developing the patent in house, then seeing how that...
Patent Non-Disclosure System: Full Operation 2026
06/27/2026 11:18 AM
Introduction: Patent Non-Disclosure System was formally established under Chapter V of the Economic Security Promotion Act (ESPA). As per the framework a patent application encompasses inventions that if made...
The Semiconductor Race : Patents and Licensing at the Heart of Global Power Politics Patent Protection
06/26/2026 11:23 AM
Introduction : In policy chats, folks often throw around the phrase, "Whoever controls the chips controls the future." Sure, it's catchy, but there's a lot more depth. What you usually see is buried under lay...
Japan's Pharmaceutical Patent Linkage System: What the 2025 Reforms Mean for Innovators and Generic Manufacturers
06/24/2026 11:15 AM
Introduction: Patent linkage is essentially a form of regulation where a pharmaceutical regulator typically being a drug regulatory authority of a nation cannot issue a marketing authorization to the generic...
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 Asia...
The "Next" IP Disputes in Southeast Asia Will Not Be Like the Past Ones
06/23/2026 10:50 AM
Introduction:Disputes about intellectual property in Southeast Asia have for decades had a consistent set of characters: counterfeit products moving through porous land borders, pirate DVDs traded through open...