[Press Release] INTA Roundtable on Malaysia’s Entry Into The Madrid Protocol
INTA Roundtable on Malaysia’s Entry Into The Madrid Protocol Kuala Lumpur: Home-grown boutique intellectual property firm KASS International led an International Trademark Association (INTA) Roundtable Discussion today on Malaysia’s future accession to the Madrid Protocol.
Singapore Update: Patent For Taxi Display Unit Revoked
If you have been to Singapore, you would have noticed that many taxis there are equipped with a rooftop display unit consisting of multi-coloured LED lights that indicate the hiring status of the taxis. It may come as a surprise to you to find out that this same display unit was the subject of a […]
Viagra Attacks Siagra in Indonesia
By KASS International Who doesn’t know VIAGRA (Sildenafil Citrate)? This brand name or trademark owned by US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc., for treating erectile dysfunction, is well-known all over the world, and Indonesia is no exception. The VIAGRA trademark has been registered in Indonesia since 15 November 1996 for goods in class 05, particularly for […]
[MyBatik] How to Patent Your Unique Formula
[Business Today] Growing A Small Business Into A Giant
[ITMA Review] 5-Star EHS denied due to its lack of distinctiveness
[Trademart] Intellectual Property Rights in the Pharmaceutical Industry
[The Petri Dish] Biological Processes-Are They Patentable
Patents & DCA Approval
If a pharmaceutical drug enjoys patent protection in Malaysia under the Patents Act 1983, can the Drug Control Authority (DCA) of the Ministry of Health grant marketing approval for another generic drug allegedly falling within the claims of the patent and applied for by a rival company? And if marketing approval is given, can the […]
How Close is J.Estina to Festina?
Many a time clients have enquired whether a trademark search is necessary before they apply for a trademark registration. And many a time we have responded with a “Yes, it is highly advisable as it will ascertain whether the application will be a smooth and successful process or whether there will be a rocky road […]