Key Changes in Malaysia’s Patents Amendment Act 2022
By Nur Asmaa, Tharishini Manalan, Jasmine Lim and Sry Farhany We are all living in the digital era where everything is just within our fingertips. Want to pay bills? Do it online. Want to shop? Online. Want to buy food? Also online. At one point, you could even have your IP rights protected online. However, […]
Use It Or Lose It: Can You Lose Your Registered Trademark Rights From Non-Use?
By Lauren Bennardo Choi Sun Mi v Comfort Lab Inc [2022] SGIPOS 2 It is often assumed that once your trademark is registered, your rights are indisputable. However, this is not entirely correct. Did you know that you can lose the registration of your registered trademark if it is not used? Failure to properly use […]
Dodol Trademark Case and its Key Insights on Brand Protection
The making of dodol usually takes a lot of physical energy, as the thick concoction requires many hours of constant stirring. But as you continue reading, you’ll find something else “stirring” up in this dodol story. In Malaysia, many foods are a fusion of rich cultures. Dodol is one such food. It is a sweet, […]
Thailand maintains “Watch List” status, commended for improvements in IP system
By Saowanee Leewijitsin The United States praised Thailand for continuing to strengthen the country’s intellectual property system and suppress IP violations, as they announced that Thailand would remain on the 2022 “Watch List”, pursuant to Section 182 of the US Trade Act of 1974. Key Takeaways Thailand Remains on USTR 2022 Watch List – Despite […]
AI: The Game Changer
By Jagannathan Arumugam Before 1950, shot put athletes would stand sideways in the throwing circle, rock back on one leg, swing the other to the front and use the momentum to throw the shot. When Olympic gold medallist William Patrick “Parry” O’Brien faced the back of the circle before putting the shot, the measurer […]
More updates from IPOS: Extension of the IP Fast Track Program
By Shanthen Jegatheesan The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has announced an extension of the SG IP FAST Track Programme (“SG IP FAST”). What’s that you ask? Check out our previous article on it here: https://kass.com.my/articles/singapore-levels-up-its-ip-fast-track-programme/ This highly advantageous program will be extended for two years from 30 April 2022 to 30 April 2024! Key […]
Thailand’s Target Patent Fast-Track Program for Medical Innovations
By Saowanee Leewijitsin Key Takeaways Thailand’s DIP Launches Fast-Track Program – Aims to accelerate patent and petty patent applications in the medical and public health fields. Faster Examination – Invention patents may be examined within 12 months; petty patents within 6 months. Key Conditions – First filed in Thailand, max 10 claims, submitted via e-filing, […]
Luke, I am your father. Or not?
By Alex Soh Can you confirm which of the following is the correct spelling for the brands?
[Singapore Update] New IP Filing System, Amendments of IP Legislation and New Official Fees: From the Trademark Perspective
By Amir Murshidi As highlighted in previous updates, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) issued a circular on 11 March 2022 with regard to a new IP filing system, amendments of legislation and changes in official fees. We’ve looked at what this holds for patent procedures in Singapore – now let’s take this in […]
Vietnamese Youth-led Innovations
By Linh Nguyen To improve and raise awareness on IP rights, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) celebrates World IP Day every 26 April. This year, the theme was “Intellectual Property and Youth: Innovating for a Better Future” showing the link between IP and youth with the recognition of the huge potential of young innovators, […]