IP BITES - Asia and Middle East Intellectual Property Update

We are delighted to present the third issue of our IP newsletter for 2026.

The second quarter of 2026 has seen significant intellectual property developments across Asia and the Middle East. Highlights include China’s revised trademark law, which will come into force in 2027. Vietnam's IP law amendments have also taken effect in April this year. You will also read about the Japanese Supreme Court's first ruling on copyright protection for applied art, as well as India's reaffirmation of the human inventorship requirement in the context of AI-generated inventions. Against a backdrop of rapid technological change and growing regulatory activity around AI, we trust that these updates will assist you in navigating the evolving IP landscape across our region.

- Sher Hann Chua, Counsel (England & Wales), Registered Foreign Lawyer, Hong Kong SAR