2 ASIAN LEGAL BUSINESS – MAY 2024 WWW.LEGALBUSINESSONLINE.COM Asian Legal Business is available by subscription. Please visit www.legalbusinessonline.com for details. Asian Legal Business has an audited average circulation of 11,402 as of 30 September 2016.Copyright is reserved throughout. No part of this publication can be reproduced in whole or part without the express permission of the editor. Contributions are invited, but copies of work should be kept, as Asian Legal Business can accept no responsibility for loss. MCI (P) 004/02/2024 issn 0219 – 6875 KDN PPS 1867/10/2015(025605) Thomson Reuters Alice @ Mediapolis, 29 Media Circle, #09-05, Singapore 138565 / T (65) 6775 5088 10/F, Cityplaza 3, Taikoo Shing, Hong Kong / T (852) 3762 3269 www.thomsonreuters.com GUARDIANS OF CREATIVITY Intellectual property is the fuel that powers the engine of innovation, and in this issue, we shine a spotlight on the legal titans navigating the complex IP landscape across Asia. Our cover story, the 2024 IP Rankings, celebrates the region’s top law firms in this critical domain. As the World Intellectual Property Organization’s report reveals, the patent battleground is ever-shifting. While China’s filings dipped slightly, its prowess remains undisputed, with a staggering 69,610 applications – a testament to its enduring dominance since 2002. Conversely, South Korea’s filings rose modestly, signalling its growing IP influence. But it’s India’s remarkable 44.6 percent surge that truly captures the imagination, hinting at the subcontinent’s vast untapped innovative potential. Amidst this dynamism, the role of elite IP law firms has never been more pivotal. The firms atop our rankings are those that don’t merely react to trends but anticipate them, crafting strategies as forward-thinking as the innovations they protect. These vanguards understand that IP strategy isn’t one-size-fits-all; it’s a bespoke blueprint tailored to each client’s aspirations and challenges. From securing patents for cutting-edge tech to defending against infringement, top-tier firms are the vanguard, ensuring their clients’ innovations are shielded and capitalised upon. But their role transcends legal counsel – they are strategic partners, guiding businesses through the labyrinth of international IP law, marrying legal acumen with sector-specific insights. As Asia claims a larger share of global IP filings, the correlation between innovative legal strategies and business success is indisputable. Our rankings celebrate those who’ve mastered this symbiosis, providing a resource to help businesses find the ideal partners to safeguard their most precious assets – their ideas and innovations. RANAJIT DAM Managing Editor, Asian Legal Business, Thomson Reuters HEAD OF LEGAL MEDIA BUSINESS, ASIA & EMERGING MARKETS Amantha Chia amantha.chia@thomsonreuters.com MANAGING EDITOR Ranajit Dam ranajit.dam@thomsonreuters.com ASIA JOURNALIST Sarah Wong sarah.wong@thomsonreuters.com ASIA WRITER Nimitt Dixit nimitt.dixit@thomsonreuters.com RANKINGS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS EDITOR Wang Bingqing bingqing.wang@thomsonreuters.com COPY & WEB EDITOR Rowena Muniz rowena.muniz@thomsonreuters.com SENIOR DESIGNER John Agra john.agra@thomsonreuters.com TRAFFIC/CIRCULATION MANAGER Rozidah Jambari rozidah.jambari@thomsonreuters.com SALES MANAGERS Hiroshi Kaneko Japan, Korea (81) 3 4520 1192 hiroshi.kaneko@thomsonreuters.com Jonathan Yap Indonesia, Singapore (65) 6973 8914 jonathan.yap@thomsonreuters.com Krupa Dalal India, Middle East, Singapore (91) 22 6189 7087 krupa.dalal@thomsonreuters.com Romulus Tham Southeast Asia (65) 6973 8248 romulus.tham@thomsonreuters.com Simon Wan Hong Kong (852) 3462 7730 simon.wan@thomsonsreuters.com Steffi Yang South and West China (86) 010 5669 2041 qifan.yang@thomsonreuters.com Steven Zhao China Key Accounts (86) 10 6627 1360 s.zhao@thomsonreuters.com Yvonne Cheung China Key Accounts, Hong Kong and Korea (852) 2847 2003 yvonne.cheung@thomsonreuters.com SENIOR EVENTS MANAGER Julian Chiew julian.chiew@thomsonreuters.com SENIOR EVENTS MANAGER, AWARDS Tracy Li tracy.li@thomsonreuters.com
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