10/21/2026 7:24:09 AM Greater China IP update - October 2026 By Monique Chu Jacqueline Chu Xuefang Huang Eric Lam Zephyr Su Shuwei Tang +3 more... Show less Welcome to the third edition of the Marks & Clerk Greater China IP Update. In this issue, we highlight significant developments across...
10/13/2026 8:04:10 AM Practical Questions about Trade Mark Registration in China By Xuefang Huang China presents significant opportunities for brand owners, but its trade mark system can be complex for businesses unfamiliar with the...
10/13/2026 8:02:45 AM Getting Started: Patent Protection in Hong Kong By Monique Chu Wendell Law Navigating Hong Kong's patent landscape is a critical step for anyone looking to expand or introduce their IP into the region. Hong...
10/13/2026 8:02:39 AM Getting Started: Patent Protection in China By Shuwei Tang Expanding your innovations into China – the world’s fastest-growing technology and consumer market – requires more than just a...
8/13/2026 3:00:09 PM Marks & Clerk celebrates the recognition of 18 professionals in Lexology Index: IP 2026 By M&C Newsroom We're delighted to announce that 18 professionals across Marks & Clerk's international network have been recognised in the Lexology...
8/10/2026 2:03:10 PM Stopping "Shadow AI by default": How to deal with vendors turning on AI features without your consent By Fiona Phillips The Problem Increasingly, software vendors are shipping AI features as silent updates, rather than opt-in products. A CRM gets a “smart...
7/21/2026 4:38:40 AM From "A Bowl of Noodles" to “A Four-Petal Flower”: Implications on Trade Mark Enforcement in China today By Xuefang Huang In the summer of 2026, two trade mark disputes in China drew significant public attention. Some legal commentators have wryly observed...
7/14/2026 8:15:39 AM What AI can learn about trust from banking By Fiona Phillips At the UN AI for Good Summit last week, Amazon CTO Werner Vogels made a simple observation:"Without trust, there is no AI."His argument...
7/13/2026 5:50:11 AM China's 'grasp' of the future: now the world's leading AI patent holder By Zephyr Su According to a recent news report published by People's Daily, the largest newspaper group in China, China has become the world's largest...
7/9/2026 3:36:10 AM China's New Trademark Law: Incremental Improvement Focused on Use and Protection By Xuefang Huang China passed the newly revised Trademark Law on 26 June 2026, effective 1 January 2027. The full text of the new Law is available...
7/8/2026 8:08:39 AM Tackling Malicious Patent & Design Litigation: Insights from China’s SPP By Monique Chu In the realm of intellectual property, the protection of patents and designs is fundamental to fostering innovation and ensuring fair...
6/16/2026 9:58:38 AM M&C in the news: China's World Cup superstar referee is a personal branding phenomenon By M&C Newsroom Xuefang Huang A World Cup referee dubbed the “Card Master” has developed a formidable personal brand, attracting sponsorships ranging from oral care...
6/16/2026 2:30:39 AM Patents in Focus: Navigating Singapore’s AI Healthcare Revolution By Joseph Yan Martin Kwan The role of intellectual property in safeguarding and commercialising advances in artificial intelligence reshaping healthcare innovation...
6/10/2026 9:57:54 AM Marks & Clerk recognised by IP STARS in their Asia-Pacific 2026 rankings By M&C Newsroom Marks & Clerk is delighted to have been recognised in IP STARS' latest Asia-Pacific patent and trade mark rankings for 2026. We are also...
6/5/2026 8:44:08 AM Marks & Clerk celebrates World Environment Day 2026: Sustainable solutions to combat climate change By M&C Newsroom Although progress on climate action has taken time, meaningful solutions are now gaining strong momentum around the world. This is...
6/4/2026 6:31:40 AM China’s IP Response in Environmental and Climate Action By Xuefang Huang On World Environment Day on 5 June 2026, the global core theme is “Climate Action”. The UN Environment Programme urges all sectors of...