What’s in a Shape and Color of a Pharmaceutical Tablet?
If a product has a novel shape and configuration, appeals to the eye, and is not dictated by a function, then the shape can be registered as an Industrial Design. Upon registration, exclusive rights are given to the owner of the design for a limited period of time. Furthermore, if the shape of a product […]
Horny Goat Weed Topples a Claim in Pfizer’s Patent for “Viagra”
Pfizer’s patent US No. 6,469,012 relates to its best selling drug “Viagra”. Following patent infringement claims by Pfizer against Eli Lilly, Lilly ICOS (makers of “Cialis”) and Bayer (maker of “Levitra”) had sought for re-examination of Pfizer’s ‘012 Patent. The claim that is said to cover both “Levitra” and “Cialis” is claim 24. 24. […]
Innovation Focus: Changes in Vietnam’s IP Landscape
With the increase in registered capital requirements, tax rise and the tightening of labor and environmental laws in China, many factories are now making the move to Vietnam. The growth of manufacturing companies in Vietnam, in turn, results in a higher need for intellectual property (IP) protection there.The Vietnamese Government is aware of this change […]
[Nanyang Siang Pau] Today, Malaysia; Tomorrow, the World? – Where to File your Patent Application
Thai Courts Shed Light on Descriptive vs Suggestive Trademarks
The Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court in Thailand recently decided in favour of an Indian corporation, Colorplus Fashions, on the registrability of their trademark “COLORPLUS”. The Applicant had previously applied for the registration of the mark “COLORPLUS” in Class 25 in Thailand, claiming apparel products. The word “COLORPLUS” in itself may not have […]
MINDS – Year 2010 Innovation Training Programs
The Malaysian Invention and Design Society (MINDS) recently established the MINDS Institute of Invention and Innovation (MI3). MI3 intends to focus on Education (training & development) and Commercialization of Inventions (intellectual property services, financing) among MINDS members, schools, universities, the public and private sectors, as well as the community at large. For details on what MI3 has […]