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DEAL OF THE MONTH - NOVEMBER 2025

25 November 2025 by asialaw

asialaw's Deal of the Month for November 2025 is...

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Agreement between the United States of America and Malaysia on Reciprocal Trade (ART), and Good Regulatory Practices (GRP)

25 November 2025 by Zaid Ibrahim & Co - Malaysia

On 26 October 2025, Malaysia and the US signed the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) during the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur.  Under Executive Order 14257 issued by the US President on 2 April 2025, the agreement is a US proposal to renegotiate tariffs on Malaysia from 25 percent to 19 percent.

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LAWYER OF THE MONTH - NOVEMBER 2025

25 November 2025 by asialaw

asialaw's Lawyer of the Month for November 2025 is...

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Scenting the Future: How India’s First Smell Mark Application Aligns with Global Jurisprudence

25 November 2025 by Anand and Anand - India

In a landmark moment for Indian intellectual property law, the Trademarks Registry has accepted for advertisement the country’s first olfactory trademark a floral fragrance reminiscent of roses as applied to tyres. The order represents a paradigm shift in how Indian law perceives and accommodates non-traditional trademarks. It also situates India firmly within an international conversation that has spanned more than three decades and continues to redefine the boundaries of trademark protection.

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asialaw Awards 2025 Winners Announced

10 November 2025 by asialaw

We are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the highly prestigious eighth annual asialaw Awards, which took place at the Hilton Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City.

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FAQ and All You Need to Know about Incorporating a Company in Thailand

29 October 2025 by JTJB International Lawyers - Thailand

Despite recent political unrest and ongoing border conflicts, Thailand has continued to attract foreign investors across several business sectors in recent years. While the overall concept of company incorporation may be similar to that of other countries, the specific criteria and process for establishing a company in Thailand differ in important ways.

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Mars and Cadbury settle 25-year trademark feud

27 October 2025 by Anand and Anand - India

By this Application, the Defendants seeks substitution of Defendant No. 2 and recording of the change of name of Defendant No. 3. The request for recording the change of name of Defendant No. 3 already stands allowed by order dated 25th September, 2025, passed by the Joint Registrar. As regards the substitution of Defendant No. 2, counsel for the Plaintiff, on instructions, submits that there is no objection to the same, as such substitution is in fact necessary for the effective resolution of the dispute. A separate application to that effect has also been filed.

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DEAL OF THE MONTH - OCT 2025

24 October 2025 by asialaw

asialaw's Deal of the Month for October 2025 is...

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LAWYER OF THE MONTH - OCT 2025

24 October 2025 by asialaw

asialaw's Lawyer of the Month for October 2025 is...

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asialaw 2025 rankings – NOW LIVE

21 October 2025 by asialaw

We are pleased to announce that the asialaw 2025 rankings guide is now available online. This latest edition features in-depth analysis of leading law firms and practitioners across 23 jurisdictions in Asia.