Holly Jolly Christmas Inventions
By Nur Anis Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way! This is just one of the songs that we can’t get out of our heads during the month of December, when many around the world celebrate the merry festival of Christmas. There is a lot about Christmas that brings joy, like Santa Claus, receiving […]
[Indonesia Update] Omnibus Law and its implications on the IP Laws
By Carla Monintja The Indonesian Government officially enacted the Omnibus Law on Job Creation (Law No. 11 Year 2020) on 2 November 2020. The subject of the Omnibus Law was initially raised by President Joko Widodo during his inauguration speech as the President of Republic of Indonesia for the second term, in October 2019. Key […]
Netflix: A binging addiction surrounding Intellectual Property
By Hoh Jerick To stream, binge and watch. These days, audiences in search of entertainment have one place in mind – Netflix. Initially an online DVD rental service provider founded in 1997, Netflix moved its major focus to providing the streaming service it is famously known for today. Rather than watching television with a strict […]
[Indonesia Update] Popular Pharmaceutical Compositions During The Pandemic
By Gita Fardani While the COVID-19 pandemic has suppressed many economic activities, it has had a positive impact for some industries, one of the which is the pharmaceutical industry. Key Takeaways Surge in Immune-Boosting Products – Sales of supplements, drugs, and herbal remedies claiming to strengthen immunity have increased in Indonesia since the pandemic began. […]
What is Copyright Notice, and why bother with it?
By Harley Rose A copyright notice may seem like little more than superfluous text tacked on to the end of a website or email, but it is actually quite a helpful tool in protecting IP of this nature. Key Takeaways Most ASEAN countries follow the Berne Convention – All except Cambodia and Myanmar, meaning copyright […]
What Lies Beneath: A Technological Road Trip
By Megha Anand As we transition from Halloween to Christmas, road trips remain a common theme for films in both genres, particularly the former. Be it a journey to escape a zombie outbreak or a broken-down car in the middle of nowhere or running out of fuel with only one isolated gas station in the […]
ABCs of Trademarks
By P. Kandiah Have you ever wondered whether plain alphabets can function as trademarks for goods or for services? Well, the quick answer is YES. A single letter alphabet can function as a trademark provided it is stylised and is made distinctive. Key Takeaways Single letters can be registered as trademarks – Many well-known companies […]
Poking FUN at a Trademark, and Making $$$ from That – is it Infringement?
By Harley Rose If you’re going to make a joke about someone’s brand, you had best make sure they have a sense of humour first. Parody trademarks, being a mark that deliberately and comically imitates an existing (and usually well-known) trademark, can be highly controversial depending on who is the butt of the joke. Done […]
Singapore Levels Up Its IP Fast Track Programme
By Amir Murshidi The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) stepped up in the IP world when it introduced the SG Patent Fast Track programme on 4 May 2020. Under the programme, patent applications in all technology fields can be granted in as fast as 6 months, provided that the applications are first filed in […]
When “WHAL” goes worldwide….
By Saowanee Leewijitsin The long battle with COVID-19 does not seem to be ending soon. Millions around the world are currently unemployed and have lost their jobs since the pandemic started. Online sales naturally became the top choice for people to make money after being unemployed. Many turned themselves into “online sellers” by importing interesting […]