[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 […]
KASS & Kingtime Prevail in Court
By P. Kandiah Patent descriptions and patent claims in the field of drilling wellhead platforms drafted and prosecuted successfully by KASS were held valid by the Federal Court of Malaysia. Key Takeaways Patent Strength Tested and Proven – KASS-drafted patents for drilling platforms were upheld as valid by Malaysia’s highest court. Clarity in Claims Wins […]
Has COVID-19 Affected IP Filings in Indonesia?
By Carola Monintja Most people, regardless of nationality, skin colour, religion, or even political views, will agree that this year, 2020, or the year of the metal rat, has been the most challenging year in decades. As we already know, the root of the difficulties we face today initially reared its head somewhere in Wuhan, […]
Photographers vs Celebrities: Do Celebs Need Permission To Post Photos of Themselves on Social Media?
By Thein Thein Win Copyright protects the legal right of original creators to publish, reproduce, or sell their literary and artistic works. Others who intend to reproduce those works need to get permission from the owners. The great thing about copyright over other IP rights is that it is not compulsory to register to get protection […]