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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 op...
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 defi...
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...