How to Prevent and Investigate Intellectual Property Theft
By Hemanisha Baskaran Watching “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” recently, I couldn’t help but notice the depiction of intellectual property (IP) theft wherein a worker in Willy Wonka’s factory steals his chocolate’s secret recipe and sells it to rivals in the candy industry in an attempt to bring down Willy Wonka’s business.
Does “Publish First, Patent Later” Always Ruin Your Chances Of Obtaining A Patent?
By Saowanee Leewijitsin We are always told that new inventions or designs need to be kept confidential prior to applying for patent protection. This is because, to be granted a valid patent, “novelty” is the most necessary requirement for all kinds of patents (i.e., invention patent, product design patent and petty patent). Disclosure in any […]
Standout Tech Startups: When Creativity Leads The Way
By Linh Nguyen The shopping habits of consumers have shifted significantly from offline to online in recent years due to the explosion of the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide. Quick to catch on to the changing consumer landscape, F99, a Vietnamese tech startup has achieved brilliant success benefitting not only the enterprise itself but also the fruit […]
[Singapore Update] What’s Up in IPOS? Fee Changes and Amendments are on the Patent Menu
By Shanthen Jegatheesan The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) introduced some interesting developments recently – here are some updates! Key Takeaways Launch of IPOS Digital Hub – On 4 May 2022, IPOS launched the new IPOS Digital Hub, replacing IP2SG, alongside legislative amendments and fee changes to improve filing processes and user experience. New […]
[Myanmar Update] Latest Developments from IP Department Following Commencement of Soft Opening Period
By Khin Yupar Lin The Myanmar Intellectual Property Department (IPD) initiated the first step for trademark registration under the new Trademark Law through the establishment of an online filing system (WIPO File), with the soft opening period commencing on 1 October 2020. Key Takeaways Soft Opening Period – myanmar began its trademark registration process on […]
New Trademark Examination Manual in Thailand
By Saowanee Leewijitsin Thailand is notorious for being one of the hardest countries in the world for trademark registrations. Last year, the Registrar’s Trademark Examination Manual (“Examination Manual”) was revised by the Department of Intellectual Property, Thailand (“DIP”) based on the study of trademark laws and relevant legislation, decisions of the Board of Trademark, judgements […]
ASEAN and Australia: A Strategic Partnership
By Elana Szabo In 1969, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand signed the ASEAN Declaration and established the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Today, ASEAN has a total of 10 member countries, including Myanmar, Brunei, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, in addition to the aforementioned countries. It has a combined GDP of USD3.0 trillion and makes […]
[The Intern Interview] Elana Szabo
The KASS team recently welcomed Elana Szabo, an enthusiastic intern from Australia.
[Indonesia Update] 10-Minute Copyright Recordal – Is It Possible?
Good news from Indonesia! Calling all artists, content creators, writers, composers, software developers and other artistic and creative workers – if you’ve ever had any doubts on how to prove copyright ownership of your work, then doubt no more as having your artistic creations legally recorded with the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) is […]
When Elephants Fight, It Is The Grass That Suffers
By Audrey Pring Ng Kim Fong v Menang Corporation (M) Berhad (Breach of Confidentiality) – Civil Suit No.: W–02(W)–727–04/2019 The Court of Appeal in this case discussed what information is confidential and what can override the duty of confidence, and delivered a judgment in February 2020. Key Takeaways Forced Retirement or Voluntary Resignation? – Ng Kim […]