Category: Intellectual Property Rights

In the digital age, where is the “territory” of a patent? In a landmark decision in May 2025 (Case No. 2023 Na 10693), the Korean Intellectual Property High Court provided a definitive answer: an online listing alone can now constitute patent infringement. The End of the “Actual Sale” Requirement Historically, proving infringement for foreign sellers...

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As of October 1, 2025, the South Korean intellectual property landscape underwent a historic transformation. The Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) was officially elevated to a full ministry—the Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP)—reporting directly to the Office of the Prime Minister. A Unified Force for Global Competition The elevation to a Ministry isn’t just a...

Expanding your brand into the Middle East is a bold move, and as of late 2025, it has become more cost-effective. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has officially announced a reduction in the individual fees for trademark applications and renewals in Qatar under the Madrid Protocol. The “Madrid Protocol” Advantage For businesses using the...

Registered Proprietor : Premier Diagnostics Sdn Bhd Application Number : TM2022015347 Class : 5 Filing Date : 21 June 2022 Legal Status : Registered Renewal Date : 21 June 2032 Applicant Address : No4, Jalan Tebuk Pulai 26/10, Seksyen 26, Shah Alam Selangor 40400 Malaysia Agent : Exy Intellectual Property 08-07, Podium Level 8, Millerz Square, Megan Legasi, No. 357, Jalan...

Registered Proprietor : Vivid Vacation Sdn Bhd Application Number : TM2022019170 Class : 39 Filing Date : 28 July 2022 Legal Status : Registered Renewal Date : 28 July 2032 Applicant Address : A2-1-21, Jalan 1/152, Oug Parklane Kuala Lumpur 58200 Malaysia Agent : Exy Intellectual Property 08-07, Podium Level 8, Millerz Square, Megan Legasi, No. 357, Jalan Klang Lama,...

In the world of innovation, “waiting and seeing” is no longer a strategy. As of late 2025, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) launched the Artificial Intelligence Search Automated Pilot (ASAP!). This initiative empowers inventors to receive an automated AI search report before formal examination even begins. Early Intelligence, Smarter Decisions The centerpiece of...

In the world of innovation, “waiting and seeing” is no longer a strategy. As of late 2025, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) launched the Artificial Intelligence Search Automated Pilot (ASAP!). This initiative empowers inventors to receive an automated AI search report before formal examination even begins. Early Intelligence, Smarter Decisions The centerpiece of...

The landscape of US patent litigation is undergoing its most significant transformation in over a decade. As of late 2025, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has proposed sweeping restrictions on Inter Partes Review (IPR)—the process used to challenge patent validity outside of court. The End of “Forum Shopping” The proposed rules represent a...

Registered Proprietor : Guangdong Concept Isle Culture Creativity Co., Ltd. Application Number : TM2024016417 Class : 28 Filing Date : 06 June 2024 Legal Status : Registered Renewal Date : 06 June 2034 Applicant Address : 1502, 15/F, Capital Centre, 151 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong Agent : Exy Intellectual Property 08-07, Podium Level 8, Millerz Square, Megan Legasi, No....