IPR Protection in China for the GNSS Technologies
Driven by consumers’ obsession with smartphones, China’s market for GNSS technologies offers promising business opportunities for European SMEs whose top-notch technology is highly sought after in...
View ArticleMost Common IP Problems when Operating Internationally: Focus on South-East Asia
South-East Asia has become an increasingly popular destination for the European SMEs as the rapid economic development in the region has created many promising business opportunities for European SMEs....
View ArticleProposed Changes to Singapore Patent Regime and Their Implications to...
Today’s blog post is taking a closer look at the proposed changes to Singapore Patent Regime and explains their implications to European SMEs wishing to patent their inventions in Singapore. Singapore...
View ArticleTerroir IPR Part 1: Geographical Indications and IP Protection for Your...
The wine industry is characterised by a wide variety of producers, often very much linked to specific grapes, blends and terrains. The European Union has put in place a system of Geographical...
View ArticleThe Next Vintage: The Future of Wine Anti-Counterfeiting; Advice from our...
Today’s blog post will sum up our Wine series that we have been running for the past couple of weeks and discusses the future of IP protection in the wine industry. Wine counterfeiting in China is at a...
View ArticleCleantech in Thailand: Some IP Considerations for the Rapidly Developing Market
In today’s blog post we are taking a closer look at the IP protection in Cleantech industry in Thailand, which has in recent years attracted the attention of European SMEs as the market is offering...
View ArticleChampagne or Sparkling Wine? Geographic Indications Protection in China
As the food and beverage market offers many business opportunities to European SMEs as Chinese consumers are looking for healthy quality products, we have dedicated today’s blog post to geographical...
View ArticleIP Considerations in South-East Asia for the Food and Beverages Industry
In today’s blog post we are taking a closer look at the IP protection in the food and beverage sector in South-East Asia, a sector that has recently seen a lot of attention from the European SMEs as...
View ArticleBasics of Manufacturing Non-disclosure Agreements in China
In today’s blog post we are going to take a closer look at different contracts and agreements that help European companies to protect their precious IP in China. In particular, you will learn more...
View ArticleIP Protection in the Food & Beverages Industry in Thailand
In today’s blog post we are taking a closer look to IP protection in Thai food and beverage industry, which is growing fast and attracting more and more European SMEs. You’ll learn more about brand...
View ArticleChina IPR SME Helpdesk External Expert Charles Feng Interviewed by South...
Today we would like to share with you an interview with China IPR SME Helpdesk external expert Mr. Charles Feng from East & Concord Partners that was published in South China Morning Post. You...
View ArticleIP Considerations for the Automotive Industry in South-East Asia
In today’s blog post we are taking a closer look at IP protection in South-East Asia for the Automotive Industry, which continues to offer many business opportunities for the European SMEs. You will...
View ArticleIP Protection in South-East Asia for the Textile Industry
In today’s blog post, we are taking a closer look at IP protection in South-East Asia’s textile industry, which is developing fast and offering many opportunities to European SMEs. You will learn how...
View ArticleIndonesia Joins the Madrid Protocol
More good news for the European SMEs wishing to register their trade mark in South-East Asian countries, as in addition to Thailand, Indonesia has also joined the Madrid Protocol. Today’s blog post...
View ArticleIPR Protection in China’s Textile Industry
Two weeks ago we were discussing IP protection in South-East Asia’s textile industry, in today’s blog post we are taking a closer look at the IP protection in China’s textile industry, which is still...
View ArticleHow to use the Patent Cooperation Treaty: Focusing on South-East Asia
In today’s blog post we are taking a closer look at how to use the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) when applying for patents in multiple South-East Asian Countries. You will learn what are the benefits...
View ArticleVietnam: A New Dawn for Vietnam Domain Name Disputes?
Today’s blog post has been kindly drafted for us by South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk external IPR expert Mr. Thomas J. Treutler from Tilleke & Gibbins and IPR expert Mr. Loc Xuan Le from T&G...
View ArticleCase Study: Protecting Design and Innovation in China
In today’s blog post we are discussing design protection in China. We have chosen the case of a popular anti-pollution mask company Vogmask to explain the importance of also protecting the appearance...
View ArticleIntellectual Property Rights Protection for EU SMEs related to Smart City...
Smart City Solutions have become the hot topic throughout South-East Asia and the European SMEs engaged in the industries connected to Smart City Solutions are expected to find many promising business...
View ArticleIntellectual Property Rights in China for SMEs in the ICT Industries
ICT industry in China continues to grow and to offer promising business opportunities to European SMEs, whose top-notch technology is highly sought after in the country. in today’s blog post we are...
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