Medical Cannabis Legalization and Patent Trends in Thailand
By Whipaphat S. Trossel In Thailand, cannabis is legal for personal use in private areas but prohibited in public areas. Recreational use of cannabis has been decriminalized since 2022. Since legalization, over 1.1 million Thai people have registered for licenses to grow cannabis and the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTTAM) has issued […]
New Trademark Rule for Importers in Indonesia for 2024
By Carola Monintja The Indonesian Government is serious about IP protection in the Republic. Promulgated on March 10, 2024, through the Revision of Regulation of the Ministry of Industry No. 5 of the Year 2024, the Indonesian Government now mandates a trademark registration certificate for all importers when they submit an import permit, particularly the […]
IPOS Digital Hub Migration: Deadline Extensions (May 2024)
By Jaynthi Kanesarajah IPOS Digital Hub (the e-services portal of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore) will be migrating to the Government on Commercial Cloud platform from 1 to 13 May 2024. During this period, IPOS Digital Hub and IPOS Go mobile app will not be available. In order to facilitate the migration, the Registrar […]
Altunis Trading v Hotel Cipriani: Trademark Dispute in Singapore
When the holiday season arrives, it prompts the need for travel plans and relaxation. Accommodation is a vital aspect of holiday travel, and the focus is often concentrated on finding aesthetically pleasing and memorable hotels.
Franchise Violation Case: SP Multitech v Home Sdn Bhd
By Shevithra Selva Mohan In the franchise industry, one misstep can lead to big trouble, especially when it comes to breaching the franchise. For example, the case of SP MULTITECH INTELLIGENT HOMES SDN BHD v HOME SDN BHD, which involve an unlawful Franchise Agreement. When court ruled that failing to register a business as a […]
Unlawful Termination of Franchise Agreement: A Case Study & Legal Insights
By Shevithra Selva Mohan Introduction Unjustly ending a franchise agreement is a complex issue, often stirring up a whirlwind of accusations. This can include claims that the franchisor violated the terms of the agreement, infringed on the rights of the franchisee, and even suspicions of the franchisor acting in bad faith or with shady intentions. […]
Expedited Patent Examination in Thailand with PPH ASPEC
By Pakawan Yuratai The patenting process has long been known for being a long waiting game. Not only do applicants need to have an invention that is new, inventive, and industrially applicable, they need to also have the patience of a saint to win at this game.
Spanish Beer Giants Clash over Trademark
By Trademark Team Oppositions are not peculiar proceedings in a trademark application process, as seen in the clash between two Spanish beer giants in Singapore. In this battle of stars, the opposition is between Hijos de Rivera, S.A. (the “Applicant”) and Sociedad Anonima Damm (the “Opponent”).
Protecting Culinary Innovations with IP Rights
By Rachapat Sumjinda Food entrepreneurs contribute to the diversity of food products in the market. By exploring the critical role of Intellectual Property (IP) rights in safeguarding and promoting innovation within the food industry, from the inception of culinary ideas to their presentation at the dinner table, various forms of IP protections are available to […]
Are Accidental Inventions Patent Eligible?
By P. Kandiah Do all inventions need to be a result of targeted research where the researchers are directing their research effort to an intended result? Can accidental inventions be patent eligible? Can discoveries be patent eligible?