Trade Mark Opposition Proceeding During Publication in 2026
In 2026, it’s not unusual for a trademark application to be challenged during the publication stage — even after it has passed initial examination. This is typically when a trade…
Opposition vs. Cancellation: Key Differences for ASEAN Expansion
If your business is expanding into ASEAN and your trademark is suddenly rejected — or has already been registered by a local party in your target country — you will…
AI and Copyright: When AI Training Becomes Direct Infringement
Many companies are already using AI to create content, analyze data, and even train their own internal models. But behind that efficiency, there’s one legal risk in the AI and…
Why Key Aspects of Trademark Valuation Matter in 2026
Key Aspects of Trademark Valuation have become increasingly important following a recent decision by the U.S. Federal District Court (Northern District of California), which ordered an AI developer to stop…
Why Patents in Licensing Deals Now Affect System Deployment
Many companies only realize there is a patent risk after their system has already been implemented. In today’s technology collaborations — particularly in SaaS deployment or platform integration — patent…
Trademark Value Services in 2026: Registration Isn’t Enough
Many companies only realize the importance of trademark value services once problems start to arise — for example, when their brand is copied by competitors, or when they want to…
Tariff Negotiation with Collecting Societies for Music Licensing
Since the government introduced mandatory music royalty payments in commercial public spaces, Tariff Negotiation with Collecting Societies has become an increasingly important consideration for businesses such as restaurants, cafés, hotels,…
Proceedings Management in Technology, Cyber and AI Litigation
In many technology, cyber and AI litigation cases today, effective Proceedings Management is often the real challenge — not just the failed IT system or the data breach itself, but…
Indonesia Patent Working Statement: An Annual Obligation for Patent Holders in Indonesia
An Indonesia patent working statement is an annual obligation for all patent holders whose patents remain in force in Indonesia to declare whether their patents have been implemented or not.…
Indonesia Trade Mark Search: The Impact of Changes to Class 9 of the Nice Classification Effective 1 January 2026
If you are conducting—or planning to conduct—an indonesia trade mark search, there is one key update you need to be aware of starting 1 January 2026: the scope of Class…