IP BITES - Asia and Middle East Intellectual Property Update - Issue 1, 2026

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

The final calendar quarter of 2025 witnessed major legislative and regulatory developments across the region, including Vietnam’s comprehensive amendments to its IP laws, mainland China’s draft Trademark Law and revised Patent Examination Guidelines, and India’s landmark approval of its first registered scent trademark. We trust these insights will assist you in navigating the changing IP landscape across Asia.

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