Flyway to a cashless Singapore
By Jagannathan Arumugam Education to entertainment. Exploration to exploitation. Everything in the world is being digitized. A few Japanese companies are even in the process of making digitized companions for their customers. So why not money?
A Bittersweet Symphony: The Intricacies of Copyright Protection and Infringement in the Music Industry
By Hoh Jerick How similar is too similar? A question that often comes to mind in copyright infringement cases in the entertainment business, most notably in music. That sweet nectar of sound that sings to the ears but burns the deep pockets in infringement lawsuits and out of court settlements that range through the millions. […]
The Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious FAIR
By Amir Murshidi Women and beauty are inextricable. This irrefutable fact has led to tremendous cosmetic and beauty care products in the market, especially in more recent years. With make-up, everyone can be pretty as a picture and, lest we forget, it could also beguile us with one’s looks! As the market has been very […]
Fantastic Inventions and How to Make the Most Out Of Them
By Joel Cheong Great Movies Never Die,They Just Get Sequels, Prequels, Reboots and Remasters Most millennials may remember the day they saw that scene in a movie theatre when the boy-who-lived-who-would-eventually-become-a-pretty-lousy-father-to-his-middle-child was sending off said middle child named after two very brave people and his older brother at that magical platform at a UK train […]
A blind date with Patents…
By Megha Anand Fear of the unknown or realization that you are responsible for what happens next in your life provides the adrenalin rush felt during a blind date. Similar is the experience when one embarks on the patenting journey, being “blind” on what’s already existing as “prior art” for his/her invention and yet proceeding […]
Can Slogans be registered as Trademarks?
By Thein Thein Win Slogans are memorable mottos or phrases used often in commercials as a tool to subconsciously persuade the public to think of a certain brand, product or service whenever they hear or see the slogan. Moreover, a slogan can affect how the public or consumers perceive your products or services at immediate […]
Trademarks Matter: Strong Point Lies in Differences, Not in Similarities!
By Thein Thein Win Nowadays, people like to demonstrate their uniqueness among others in their everyday lives. Likewise, in a business landscape akin to a red ocean, trademark owners also desire their trademarks to be of a distinctive nature, so they are in the blue ocean. But can trademark owners who use partially distinctive and […]
Million ringgit patent dispute in Malaysia
By P. Kandiah Picture this: A rapidly contested patent infringement battle in Malaysia, millions of ringgit at stake. In one corner of the ring, we have Kingtime International Limited (Kingtime), the owner of Malaysian Patent No. MY-144898-A. In the opposite corner, we have Petrofac E&C Sdn Bhd, a fellow player in the oil & gas […]
[#16] I Thought…
I thought… “I can change my registered trademark however I like it” Generally, only minor amendments are allowed. A registered trademark should be used in the same manner as shown in the Certificate of Trademark Registration. The Certificate gives no protection to a trademark that is very different from that shown in the Certificate. So […]
Fast-developing industries in Myanmar
By Thein Thein Win The political and economic scene is dramatically changing in Myanmar. The Myanmar government has allowed businesses to access untapped resources. As a result, many industries are emerging in Myanmar and among the rapidly developing ones are telecommunications, financial services, tourism and retail.