Gregory Glass

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Own a slice of a penthouse for US$540: Inside Dubai’s tokenized property boom

1 week ago | asiaiplaw.com | Gregory Glass

Tokenization is transforming how assets are owned and exchanged in the UAE. Cathy Li explores how the UAE became a hub for digital assets through VARA, breaking down the key challenges, from IP rights to smart contracts and cross-border enforcement. The ink-stained world of property deeds and bank loans is changing in the Middle East. Now, the Dubai Land Department is cutting bricks into digital shards.
USTR places Mexico on Priority Watch List in annual IP report

1 month ago | asiaiplaw.com | Gregory Glass

On April 29, 2025, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) placed Mexico on its Priority Watch List for failing to adequately combat trademark counterfeiting and protect pharmaceutical-related intellectual property, according to the newly released 2025 Special 301 Report.
ASEAN IPA sets goals for IP growth in Siem Reap

Feb 14, 2025 | asiaiplaw.com | Gregory Glass

ASEAN IPA sets goals for IP growth in Siem Reap “The world faces many challenges, and having ASEAN solidarity will be beneficial across the region. The ASEAN Intellectual Property Association (ASEAN IPA) community can help foster that cooperation,” Pham Nghiem Xuan Bac, outgoing president of the association and managing partner at Vision & Associates in Hanoi, said at the opening of their annual general meeting.
IPOPHL appoints Brigitte M. Da Costa-Villaluz as new director general

Jan 31, 2025 | asiaiplaw.com | Gregory Glass

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has announced that Brigitte M. da Costa-Villaluz, an attorney with almost 30 years of private practice experience, will take over the helm as the new IPOPHL director general from Rowel Barba, whose leadership from 2020 to 2024 has brought the IP office to greater progress. Da Costa-Villaluz has experience in intricate situations pertaining to copyrights, patents, trademarks and business law.
2024 Asia IP Awards winners crowned in Manila

Nov 17, 2024 | asiaiplaw.com | Gregory Glass

Fifty-nine firms from 21 Asia-Pacific jurisdictions took home trophies at the 15th annual Asia IP Awards, held November 17 at Blackbird restaurant in Manila. At the same event, eight law firms from India received trophies for awards won in October’s Asia IP India Awards, honouring the best in domestic Indian intellectual property work. Blackbird is located in Nielsen Tower, the site of Manila’s first international airport.
AIPPI 2024: Trademark across borders

Oct 20, 2024 | asiaiplaw.com | Gregory Glass

At the AIPPI World Congress in Hangzhou, a panel highlighted the Lifestyle Equities v. Amazon case, a landmark moment in intellectual property enforcement within the digital economy. UK-based Lifestyle Equities sued Amazon for enabling U.S.-sourced Beverly Hills Polo Club products to reach UK consumers, thereby infringing on their UK trademark rights. Initially, a lower court ruled in favor of Amazon, citing consumer transparency.
AIPPI 2024: Session discusses trademark customization controversy

Oct 20, 2024 | asiaiplaw.com | Gregory Glass

In a landmark ruling, the Swiss Supreme Court has resolved a pivotal trademark dispute involving a Swiss customization firm and luxury watchmaker Rolex. This case, discussed in a panel session at the AIPPI World Congress in Hangzhou, originated before the Covid-19 pandemic and centred on the customization of Rolex watches by a company that had previously provided personalization services for these luxury items.
AIPPI 2024: Culture takes centre stage

Oct 20, 2024 | asiaiplaw.com | Gregory Glass

AIPPI 2024: Culture takes centre stage Chinese culture took centre stage October 20 at the end of day two of the AIPPI World Congress in Hangzhou, following a day of meetings, plenaries and study questions. Delegates were first treated to a sumptuous buffet on the Hangzhou International Expo Center (HIEC) Bridge, overlooking the Hangzhou Olympic Park, where they enjoyed a wide variety of international and local cuisine, and experience local arts and craft.
AIPPI 2024: Panel discussion explores the future of digital therapeutics

Oct 19, 2024 | asiaiplaw.com | Gregory Glass

AIPPI 2024: Panel discussion explores the future of digital therapeutics Digital therapeutics (DTx) are evidence-based therapeutic interventions driven by software to prevent, manage, or treat a medical disorder or disease. The pressing question of whether there is a need for an international treaty, harmonization or national legislation to address the specific issues raised by digital therapeutics was a focal point during a recent panel discussion at the AIPPI World Congress.
AIPPI 2024: The copyright dilemma: Trained to infringe?

Oct 19, 2024 | asiaiplaw.com | Gregory Glass

Copyright holders are demanding the protection of their works against unauthorized training use by generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools. But it’s not a straightforward topic, explained Ellen Keenan-O’Malley, a senior associate with EIP in London. Rights owners must understand whether the use is authorized or a permitted act under fair use. “In the EU, is the training of AI allowed or not?” asked Elisa Huusko, a partner with Berggren in Helsinki. “Most likely, yes.