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Charles Feng of Tahota Law Firm concludes a two-part series on intellectual property protection in China by looking at copyright, unfair competition, and a change to the appeals procedure for technology-related disputes

Patent landscape analysis helps R&D teams identify trends, optimise resources, and seize innovation opportunities. This article, originally published by CAS, explains how to leverage the right tools to stay ahead of the competition

With an ever-increasing amount of information available, efficient patent searching is vital for businesses and researchers. This article, originally published by CAS, outlines five essential strategies and several advanced tools to enhance search efficacy

Dina Biagio of Spoor & Fisher explores the impact of open-source software on technology development and highlights the tension between collaborative innovation and traditional intellectual property practices that seek to protect proprietary advantages

Masato Iida of Shiga International Patent Office explains what types of bio inventions are deemed eligible for patent protection in Japan and draws comparisons with US practice

The Japan Patent Office has published additional case examples designed to clarify the patentability of AI-related technology. Fumio Takahashi of Shiga International Patent Office explains the new guidance