China

AI in Healthcare: Regulatory and Patenting Trends

Rui Wang, Wanhuida Law Firm, China

China issued “Regulations for the Management of Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Diagnosis Technology (Trial)” in November 2009, and “Guidelines for Classification and Demarcation of Artificial Intelligence Medical Software Products” in July 2021.

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China

Judicial Approaches of Shanghai Courts in Platform-Related Disputes: perspective from Typical Cases 

Yan Huang, Shanghai Patent & Trademark Law Office, LLC, China

Against the backdrop of the booming digital economy, various e-commerce platforms have become deeply integrated into all aspects of socio-economic activities.

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China

Guidelines for Using Expert Witnesses in Chinese Patent Litigation

Michael Wu and Ryan Xu, Chang Tsi & Partners, China

In China, the number of patent litigation cases has been increasing, and the cases have become more complex.

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Ecuador

From Law to Practice: The Non-Registrability of Trademarks on Grounds of Unfair Competition in Ecuador

Katherine Gonzalez H. and Maria Cecilia Romoleroux, CorralRosales, 

Ecuador

Within the framework of the common industrial property regime of the Andean Community, of which Ecuador is a member state, Decision 486 establishes in Article 137 an important rule for national IP offices:

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Guatemala

Guatemala Inaugurates the Mediation Center of the Intellectual Property Registry: A Step Towards Alternative Dispute Resolution 

Ricardo Zúñiga Viteri, IP Right, Guatemala

On 24 January 2025, Guatemala marked reached a milestone in intellectual property protection in the country with the inauguration of the Intellectual Property Registry’s Mediation Center. 

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India

Decoding CRI Guidelines 2025 

Vikrant Rana and Renu Bala Rampal, S.S. Rana & Co., India 

On 25 March 2025, the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) released the draft guidelines for examination of Computer Related Inventions (CRIs) on the website of Indian Patent Office. 

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Japan

Evolving Landscape of Patent Damages in Japan 

Masaya Tsuno, TMI Associates, Japan

While jurisdictions such as South Korea and China have introduced punitive damages systems in the context of intellectual property enforcement, Japan has maintained a compensation framework grounded in actual loss.  

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Jordan

Bahrain: Adopts the 12th Edition of the Nice Classification

Firas Qumsieh, NJQ & Associates, Jordan

MANAMA – In a significant development for intellectual property rights in the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce officially announced on 29 April 2025 that the Bahrain Industrial Property Office (IPO) had adopted the 12th Edition of the NICE Classification. 

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Paraguay

Paraguay Enacts Special IP Protection Regime for International Sporting Events – Law No. 7467/2025

Aldo Fabrizio Modica, AIPPI Paraguay

On 24 April 2025, Paraguay enacted Law No. 7467/2025, establishing a special legal framework for international sporting events held in the country.

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Russia

The Specifics of the Application of Article 6.septies of the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property in Russia

Aleksey Robinov and Evgenii Kolesov, Vash Patent, AIPPI Russia

According to Clause (1) of the Article 6septies of the Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property of 20 March 1883 (hereinafter – the Paris Convention, the Convention):

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Thailand

The Rise of ESG Toward 3D Mark Protection in Thailand

Nuttaphol Arammuang and Pasavee Thitisup, Tilleke & Gibbins,

Thailand

As modern business strategies increasingly embrace sustainability, the influence of ESG principles is reshaping product design, packaging, and brand protection. From label-free bottles to the legal importance of 3D marks in Thailand, these developments highlight the growing connection between environmental responsibility and intellectual property.

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UAE

Recent Updates from AIPPI UAE Group - Licensing of the First Collection Society Organization in the United Arab Emirate

Rasha Al Ardah, Al Tamimi & Co, United Arab Emirates, AIPPI UAE

A significant development in the UAE's creative sector happened recently after a very long-awaited update.

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UK

Optis v Apple - UK Court of Appeal awards Optis $700m in blockbuster decision

Will Warne, Bird & Bird LLP, UK

On 1 May 2025, the Court of Appeal handed down its eagerly anticipated decision in Optis’ long-running SEP licensing dispute with Apple.  

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Ukraine

Sui Generis: How AI-generated Works Are Protected in Ukraine and Beyond

Sergiy Barbashyn, Barbashyn Law Firm, Ukraine

With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), traditional copyright law is facing unprecedented challenges. The classical concept of "authorship," which presumes a significant creative contribution by a human, is not always applicable to outputs generated by AI technologies.

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USA

U.S. Importers Likely Face Greater Exposure from Patent Trolls Following a Recent Federal Circuit Decision

Elijah Van Camp and Kai Hovden, DeWitt LLP, USA

If your business imports consumer products into the U.S., a recent decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit may increase your exposure to non-practicing entities (NPEs), in some cases referred to as patent trolls.

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Costa Rica

Review of the 3rd Regional Congress in El Salvador of the AIPPI Regional Group for Central America and the Caribbean: Intellectual Property Challenges for Innovation in our Region

Paola Castro, Castroip, Costa Rica

On 6 June 2025, we successfully held the 3rd Regional Congress of the AIPPI Regional Group for Central America and the Caribbean in El Salvador — and it was a great success!

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Italy

AIPPI Young Members Italian Group Webinar report: “Trademarks, Advertising and Art Between Morality and the Right to Obscenity – A Dialogue Between the EU, Italy, and Spain”

Sonia Sarroca, Vidal-Quadras & Ramon, Spain, Laura Brandoli, RPLT RP Legalitax, Italy and Maria Giulia Contatore, BIPART, Italy

On 16 April, the AIPPI Young Members Italian Group hosted a new session in its Industrial Property Aperitifs series, dedicated to the theme “Trademarks, Advertising and Art Between Morality and the Right to Obscenity – A Dialogue Between the EU, Italy, and Spain.”

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Korea

2025 AIPPI Trilateral Meeting in Gyeongju Highlights East Asia's IP Collaboration

AIPPI Korea

The 2025 AIPPI Korea-China-Japan Trilateral Meeting convened in Gyeongju, South Korea, from 13 to 15 June, bringing together intellectual property (IP) professionals and policymakers from the three nations to discuss emerging challenges and collaborative strategies in the IP landscape.

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Register Now for the 2025 Young AIPPI Members Summit (9-10 July) 

Join us for the Young AIPPI Members Summit, an exclusive event designed for the next generation of IP professionals!

What to Expect: 

🔹 Global Session – 9 July: Dive into key trends shaping the future of IP worldwide.

🔹Satellite Sessions – 10 July: Localised discussions per continent tailored to different time zones and perspectives.

🔹Bring a Friend! This event is open to all young IP professionals—members and non-members alike.

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Save The Date: AIPPI ASIPI Webinar (17 July): AI and Copyright Case Law: Where Are We Now?

Give an overview of the many cases and decisions related to AI and copyright with a comparative perspective (USA, UK, China, India, Germany and Latin America), to define the trends and future perspectives.

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Register Now for the 14th AIPPI Baltic Conference, 4-6 September 2025 in Tallinn!

Join us in Tallinn, Estonia, from 4–6 September 2025 for the 14th AIPPI Baltic Conference for an engaging and forward-looking in-person event focused on the future of intellectual property.

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