Is “Fair Use” Stretched Too Far at Times?
In the simplest of terms, “fair use” refers to the defence against any claim of copying of a copyrighted or trademarked material for a limited and “transformative” purposes, such as to comment upon, to criticize, or for parody purposes. Key Takeaways Fair Use Legal Test – U.S. courts apply the four-factor test from Campbell v. […]
Food at Your Doorstep – Just One Click Away!
By Nor Hafieza Remember the days when we ignored our cravings for our favorite meal because of the thought of having to face bad traffic, unfavourable weather, the need to dress up, limited parking slots, and long queues at the restaurants?
Vietnam Steps Up Its Geographical Indication Game
By Linh Nguyen The year 2020 marked the blooming of geographical indication (GI) registrations and protections granted in Vietnam, as the number of registrations that year alone made up one sixth of total registrations received since GI protection started in Vietnam.
Why Logo Design Is Crucial To Business Success
The Importance of Logo Design and Trademark Protection for Your Business By Jamieson McKinnon A logo is an important aspect of a business’s makeup, and plays a critical role in promoting public recognition and visual awareness of a company. Whilst designing a logo may not initially be a top priority, it is a vital tool […]
[The Intern Interview] Georgina Scott
The KASS team recently welcomed Georgina Scott, a very friendly intern from Australia. We quizzed Georgina about her time with us and this is what she had to say…
Exporting? Low on Funds? NEW Government grant to the rescue!
By Geetha Kandiah Less than 2 months left for you to take advantage of MATRADE’s newly expanded Market Development Grant (MDG)! Small and medium-sized companies – we have good news for you! The Malaysian Government is providing a reimbursable grant through MATRADE for export promotion activities undertaken from 1 January – 31 December 2021, to […]
[Vietnam Update] Register or Risk Losing Your IP Assets
By Linh Nguyen Recently, the registrations of the mark “ST25” for rice and rice-related products by four US companies in California before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) made headlines in Vietnamese media attracting the attention and concern of a large number of Vietnamese Key Takeaways Background – ST25 is a Vietnamese rice […]
How to Pick a Diamond in the Rough: 3 Qualities of a Successful Franchisee
By Georgina Scott A franchisee can make or break your business. This has become even more applicable in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is the franchisee who will be pivotal in your business’s recovery and long-term success. So what qualities should you look for in a franchisee? Key Takeaways Leadership – A strong […]
Domain Name Dispute in Indonesia: “Bad Faith” in the Case of Aktiebolaget Electrolux
By Ronald E. M. The rapidly growing field of Information Technology (IT) has made the conduct of business convenient in various ways. One everyday example is enabling the ownership of specific domain names as an address for websites, which has become a key digital strategy for companies to provide detailed information of their products and/or […]
A 2020 Snapshot of Industrial Property Registrations in Vietnam
By Linh Nguyen The year 2020 was an incredibly challenging year with changes in every aspect of economy and society caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, despite the downturn in the global economy, Vietnam’s economic growth increased by 2.91% thanks to the Vietnamese government’s development policies and effective anti-epidemic measures. Similarly, according to the 2020 […]