Case Study: Using Non-Use to Win a Trademark Dispute
Industry: ElevatorMatter Type: Trademark Prosecution, Opposition and Cancellation ProceedingsJurisdiction: MalaysiaStatus: CompletedConfidentiality: Client disclosed Executive Summary This case study demonstrates how proactive litigation strategy and commercial insight can decisively shift the balance in complex trademark disputes. By identifying non-use vulnerabilities in the Opponent’s portfolio, the client was able to neutralise opposition proceedings and strengthen its position […]
Case Study: Managing Utility Innovation Disputes with Dual Strategy
Industry: Forestry Machinery and Land VehiclesMatter Type: Patent Litigation (Infringement and Invalidation Analysis)Jurisdiction: MalaysiaStatus: OngoingConfidentiality: Client disclosed with consent Executive Summary This case study illustrates how a dual-track litigation strategy can effectively manage allegations of Utility Innovation (UI) infringement. By assessing infringement exposure alongside the technical validity of the asserted right, the client was able […]
Case Study: Defending Against a Utility Innovation Certificate Claim
Industry: Consumer GoodsMatter Type: Patent Litigation (Infringement and Invalidation Analysis)Jurisdiction: MalaysiaStatus: OngoingConfidentiality: Client disclosed with consent Executive Summary This case study illustrates how a structured, dual-track litigation strategy enables informed decision-making when faced with allegations of Utility Innovation Certificate (UIC) infringement. By analysing infringement exposure and validity risks in parallel, the client was able to […]
Case Study: Defending a Local Brand Against a Global Opponent
Industry: Cosmetic and SkincareMatter Type: Trademark OppositionJurisdiction: MalaysiaStatus: CompletedConfidentiality: Client disclosed with consent Executive Summary This case study demonstrates how sustained, evidence-based advocacy can successfully defend a local brand against opposition from a well-known global trademark owner. Through strategic pleadings, robust evidentiary support, and effective oral advocacy, the client secured registration of its trademark after […]
Case Study: Winning a Decade-Long Trademark Dispute
Industry: Clothing and FashionMatter Type: Trademark OppositionJurisdiction: MalaysiaStatus: CompletedConfidentiality: Client disclosed with consent Executive Summary This case study highlights the importance of sustained legal strategy and evidentiary rigour in defending trademark applications against opposition by established brand owners. Through a structured and persuasive defence, the client successfully secured registration of its mark following a prolonged […]
The Unstoppable Rise of Asia
By Alvin Boey Why 2024 IP Filings Reveal a Fundamental Shift in Global Innovation Strategy. An Expert Analysis of WIPO 2025 Data and the Strategic Imperative for ASEAN Executive Overview The intellectual property landscape of 2024 tells a story that should command the attention of every enterprise with global ambitions. The latest data for year […]
From Practice To Policy: What Indonesia’s 2026 Trademark Regulation Really Changes
By Carola Monintja When the Indonesian Ministry of Law introduced Regulation No. 5 of 2026, effective 23 February 2026, it was more than a routine regulatory update. For those familiar with trademark practice in Indonesia, the changes reflect a deliberate effort to streamline the system and bring greater operational clarity to processes that had, over […]
Indonesia’s Patent Framework Recalibrated 2026
By Carola Monintja When Indonesia introduced Minister of Law Regulation No. 6 of 2026 on Patent Applications, it did not present itself as a sweeping overhaul. However, on closer review, it becomes clear that this is a carefully considered recalibration of how patent applications are managed in practice. Issued on 13 January 2026 and effective […]
WWII’s Hidden Patents: Innovation Forged in Conflict
By Alvin Boey Two decades in patent prosecution change the way you read the world. After more than twenty years of drafting patents, carrying out intense intellectual debates i.e. arguing with Examiners, and watching ideas slowly mature into enforceable rights, you start to realise something that no textbook ever quite captures: patents are historical fingerprints […]
A Guide to Patentable Inventions in Myanmar
By Khin Yupar Myanmar, with its population of 54.58 million, is on the brink of a dynamic new era in innovation. In this rapidly evolving environment, protecting your own or your client’s intellectual property is vital for staying ahead and securing lasting success. The enforcement of the Myanmar Patent Law in November 2024 marks a […]