Since 2013, China has gradually introduced the concept of punitive damages in the amendments to several laws on intellectual property rights, in which the elements of punitive damages were also stipulated, namely the infringement has to be “intentional” or “malicious”
July 2021
IP Report 2021
By Georgina Hey (AU) & Maxine Richard on
We would like to acknowledge the contributions of Rex Lee and Amy O’Brien in preparing this blog.
Intellectual Property (IP) Australia published their 9th annual edition of the Australian IP Report (the IP Report) on 29…
Consultation Open for Australia’s Medical and Biotechnology Patent Box
By Jackie O'Brien (AU) on
On 5 July 2021, the Government released its Discussion Paper setting out the Government’s proposal and seeking views from key stakeholders. The paper will be open for submissions until 16 August 2021. Now is the opportunity for stakeholders to put…
Proactive Trademark Registration Strategy Can Prevent Costly Customs Issues in China
By Justin Davidson (HK) & Phoebe Poon (HK) on
Although it is not strictly necessary to file for a trade mark registration before using a mark, there are significant advantages to securing trademark protection, particularly in a company’s primary markets. Amongst other benefits, a trademark registration gives the owner…