Igniting a new era for the next generation

In an expected, but accelerated, manner, AI is no longer treated as a special skill. It transforms into a new basic technology tool like spreadsheets, email or Google. Employers don’t always say this during the application process, but the job market is calling for candidates to learn how to work with AI or compete with…

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China’s ACPAA Bans AI-Generated Patent Filings, Limits Fee Compet

On September 22, 2025, the Association of entirely Chinese patents lawyers (ACPAA) published the revised code of professional ethics and practice discipline for patent agents (专利代理职业道德与执业纪律规范) “To further improve the professional quality of patent agents, normalize the practice of patent agents and ensure the high quality development of the patent agencies” in China. Two key…

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The Malaysian regulator offers pre-approved cryptography lists

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) requests public comments on a proposal which would allow the exchanges of cryptocurrency to list certain digital assets without first obtaining the explicit approval of the regulator. According to a Monday announcementThe regulator plans to liberalize the listed framework certain digital assets on exchanges. Under the proposed rulesDigital assets meeting…

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