Deleting Data: Reinforcing Data Subjects’ Rights
The issue of personal data deletion has become a core concern in global data governance. Admittedly, many companies have provided ways for consumers to opt out in the face of…
Navigating Data Compliance Challenges: A Road Map on Bulk Sensitive Data Rules
Background In recent years, it has become increasingly complex for multinational companies to navigate the maze of data compliance challenges. On April 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”)…
Damien Hirst’s 200-Year Posthumous Art Plan: A Critical UK Copyright Perspective
Introduction Death is a central theme lingering in Damien Hirst’s art. Now, it’s making an appearance in an all-new way. In May of 2025, in an interview with the London…
A Brief Comparison of Punitive Damages for Trademark Infringement in China and the United States
Introduction The punitive damages system for trademark infringement serves as an important legal mechanism to combat malicious conduct and protect brand value. Although both China and the United States employ…
Shanzhai: An Opportunity to Decolonize Technology?
The development of intellectual property rights has long been celebrated for creating incentives for innovation and progress. In the global tech landscape, patents are often viewed as crucial for fostering…
Artificial Intelligence and State-Sponsored Cyber Espionage: The Growing Threat of AI-Enhanced Hacking and Global Security Implications
The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in cyber warfare has ushered in a new era of state-sponsored espionage, posing unprecedented global security risks. North Korea’s notorious hacking campaigns, aimed at…
A Converging Divergence: ASIs in SEP Disputes
Standard Essential Patent (SEP) disputes over the determination of fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) licensing rates stand at the unique intersection of intellectual property, competition law, and contract law. While the…
Is PERA a Step in the Right Direction for Patent Policy?
This September, the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA) was introduced in the United States (US) House of Representatives, following its introduction in the Senate in 2023. Much of the motivation…
Abitron v. Hetronic: U.S. Trademarks No Longer Protected Against Foreign Infringement
U.S. intellectual property has lost protection at the international level. Amidst a handful of controversial opinions handed down this summer, the Supreme Court addressed the Lanham Act’s applicability to foreign…
Recent Developments in the Restitution of Nazi-Looted Art
Over the course of this winter, the art world has seen several significant developments in legal cases concerning the restitution of art looted by the Nazis during World War II.…