Myanmar’s Patent Law Comes into Effect
The Myanmar Patent Law, enacted on March 11, 2019, came into effect on May 31, 2024, with notification 106/2024 issued by the Ministry of Commerce. On June 4, 2024, the patent law was published under notification 43/2024 by the Ministry. Now that the law has come into effect, owners of inventions can soon file applications […]
IPOPHL Mediation Rules: Key Updates for 2024
By Syril Diesta The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has been refining its mediation rules to streamline the resolution of intellectual property disputes effectively. These ongoing amendments demonstrate a commitment to enhancing efficiency in handling cases involving diverse aspects of IP law.
Franchise Dispute: Dr. Premananthan v Permai Polyclinics
By Yeshanthan Nair Introduction The case of Dr. Premananthan a/l Vasuthevan v Permai Polyclinics Sdn Bhd revolves around the issue on unlawful termination of a management agreement entered between the Plaintiff, a medical doctor operating a private clinic, and the Defendant, a company providing management services to medical practices. However, the Plaintiff raised an argument […]
Part 1: Critical Insights on Vietnamese IP Law Cases
By Linh Nguyen The study of IP court judgments serves as an indispensable tool for practitioners and businesses to shape their intellectual property strategies. Further, lessons can be taken, and broader implications can be drawn therefrom. These facilitate a deeper comprehension of legal principles, and potential challenge anticipation, and ultimately contribute to the protection and […]
Alternative Meats and Patents: Driving Innovation in Food Systems
By Tiwaysyya Segaran In 2016, a company named Impossible Foods introduced a truly impossible food: a vegetarian burger that bleeds. Gimmicky as it was, the proof of the pudding, as they say, is in the eating, and people were amazed at how closely the vegetarian burger simulated a beef burger.
Medical Cannabis Legalization and Patent Trends in Thailand
By Whipaphat S. Trossel In Thailand, cannabis is legal for personal use in private areas but prohibited in public areas. Recreational use of cannabis has been decriminalized since 2022. Since legalization, over 1.1 million Thai people have registered for licenses to grow cannabis and the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTTAM) has issued […]
New Trademark Rule for Importers in Indonesia for 2024
By Carola Monintja The Indonesian Government is serious about IP protection in the Republic. Promulgated on March 10, 2024, through the Revision of Regulation of the Ministry of Industry No. 5 of the Year 2024, the Indonesian Government now mandates a trademark registration certificate for all importers when they submit an import permit, particularly the […]
IPOS Digital Hub Migration: Deadline Extensions (May 2024)
By Jaynthi Kanesarajah IPOS Digital Hub (the e-services portal of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore) will be migrating to the Government on Commercial Cloud platform from 1 to 13 May 2024. During this period, IPOS Digital Hub and IPOS Go mobile app will not be available. In order to facilitate the migration, the Registrar […]
Altunis Trading v Hotel Cipriani: Trademark Dispute in Singapore
When the holiday season arrives, it prompts the need for travel plans and relaxation. Accommodation is a vital aspect of holiday travel, and the focus is often concentrated on finding aesthetically pleasing and memorable hotels.
Franchise Violation Case: SP Multitech v Home Sdn Bhd
By Shevithra Selva Mohan In the franchise industry, one misstep can lead to big trouble, especially when it comes to breaching the franchise. For example, the case of SP MULTITECH INTELLIGENT HOMES SDN BHD v HOME SDN BHD, which involve an unlawful Franchise Agreement. When court ruled that failing to register a business as a […]