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 […]
Key Questions to Ask Before Purchasing a Franchise in 2021
By Vico Ling The COVID-19 vaccines have arrived on our shores. If effectively rolled out and deployed on schedule, this is expected to lead to favourable economic recovery, boosting trade and commercial activity. We could just be stumbling upon what could be the largest opportunity to capitalise on post-coronavirus recovery.
Cool Influencers vs Cruel Infringers: Do KOLs have IP Rights?
By Kaarthic Balakrishnan I still remember the day I told my mom that my friends and I were going to shoot a short film and upload it on YouTube. It roughly sounded like “Ma, I am going to be a YouTube actor”, which got me a nice walloping. You might think this happened a […]
Are Mobile App Icons Considered Trademarks?
By Vico Ling In a sea of mobile apps with multiple uses and functions, the app icon is the first visual cue that an app offers in the app store listing. It plays a key role in setting an app apart from its many rivals. The icon harnesses the association of brand identity and recognition […]
Don’t Be in the Dark about Bad Faith Trademarks!
By Linh Nguyen Bad faith trademark filings have become prevalent in jurisdictions worldwide, including Vietnam. While neither the definition of “bad faith” nor the criteria for determining it is specified in the prevailing Vietnamese IP Law and its provisions, it is generally seen as an act of dishonesty with the intention of free-riding on the […]
COVID-19 Pandemic: IP Issues & Challenges
By P. Kandiah While the COVID-19 pandemic enrages the world, there are frantic efforts to produce effective and safe vaccines, to invent covid detection methods and kits, and to find cures for the potentially fatal sickness around the world.
[Indonesia Update] Strong vs Strong: Who is the STRONGEST?
By Carola Monintja In an interesting trademark dispute in Indonesia, two consumer goods giants, namely Orang Tua Group and Unilever Indonesia, battled to see who would come out the strongest. These two giants have long-standing and remarkable business backgrounds in Indonesia.
Top 3 Reasons To Register A Patent For Your Invention
By Nor Hafieza Say “Hey Google, turn off the lights” and Google Assistant will switch off the lights in your house. It’s amazing, isn’t it? Imagine no longer having to get up and walk to turn off all the lights or to lock the door of your house. Such devices were developed by tech companies […]