[The Petri Dish] Owning Animal Clones
[BFM] Up The Ante: K-Pok to Trademark Keropok?
On this BFM89.9 podcast, we speak to Don Quek from K-Pok (The Original Keropok Cili Kuantan) about whether Keropok (the product) and K-Pok (the brand) can actually be protected via IP rights and other IP-related issues that he needs to consider in his business. Your browser does not support native audio, but you can download this MP3 […]
[Malaysian Indian Business] IPRs: The Key to Beating Your Competition
[MGCC Perspectives] Hello Hong Kong!
Top Marks for Your Trademarks
By Vincent Teh If what they say about people living up to their names is true, then I’m set for a life of spectacular mediocrity and absolute boredom. As far as names go, Vincent is definitely up there in terms of commonness and way down there in terms of averageness. When I was in university, […]
[Malaysia SME] Ole Ola Football
Boneka Si Unyil: Polemic behind the Characters
By Carla Monintja Human history shows that teachings are more easily absorbed if done through stories. It is no wonder then that our ancestors created the wayang as their teaching media. In ancient times wayang was widely used for teaching the good and bad values in life. Good was usually represented by the characters of […]
2014 FIFA World Cup – Ambush Marketing Strikes Again!
By Dr Tay Pek San The 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil ended recently. As is the case with previous mega-sporting events such as the Olympic Games, the Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games, the age-old advertising trick of ambush marketing struck again during the days leading up to as well as during the month […]
[Business Today] Is there a GI for your Joe?
Shut Out of Shutter Scuffle
By P. Kandiah and Joel Cheong It is now the month of Ramadhan, and what follows the end of this holy fasting month is the Muslim celebration of Eid al-Fitr. In shopping malls around the country, festive decorations and music help set the mood while retail outlets proudly display their wares to those who pass […]