A Guide to Protecting AI-Related Technologies in Thailand
By Wipaphat S. Trossel Thailand, renowned for its rich cultural heritage, has always embraced artistic endeavors and innovative thinking. With the advent of AI, a new wave of creative possibilities has emerged, pushing boundaries and challenging traditional notions of creativity. AI-generated works harness the power of machine learning algorithms to analyze vast amounts of data, […]
[The Intern Interview] Tiwaysyya Segaran
We asked Tiwaysyya to share some thoughts on her experience with us, and here’s what she had to say…
Myanmar Copyright Law Updates and Registration Process in 2023
The existing Copyright Act in Myanmar came into force on 24 February 1914. According to this law, copyright ownership lasts for the life of the creator plus fifty years after their death. The Act covers literary, dramatic, artistic, and musical works.
Battle of the Brands: BEABA v Biba (Zhejiang) Nursing Products
By Sajjaratul Yaqeen As a business owner, you may encounter copycats who create a trademark that bears a striking resemblance to your own registered trademark. When faced with such situations, what do you do? What action can you take?
What is the code of your consciousness?: Exploring the Language of Your Thoughts
By Jasmine Lim You won’t usually think about this, but we think in a language. For most, that language is most likely their mother tongue. For others, it is the language that they grew up with (that’s why non-English people can be native English speakers).
[The Intern Interview] Kavinarasi Thavanendran
The KASS team recently welcomed Kavinarasi, an enthusiastic and resourceful intern from Malaysia!
Malaysia Cracks Down on Unregistered Medical Devices and Counterfeit Shoes
RM300,000 (USD65,000) worth of unregistered medical devices were seized by the Medical Device Authority of Malaysia recently. Among the unregistered medical devices were face masks, pregnancy test kits, first aid kits, blood lancets and gauze. The medical devices had not been registered under the Medical Devices Act 2012. The Ministry of Health is to take […]
IP in ASEAN: Where Cooperation Meets Innovation
By Linh Nguyen As one of the world’s most dynamic emerging regions, the ASEAN region has achieved notable success in capturing the attention of other nations worldwide in terms of investment opportunities and economic development. ASEAN has nurtured comprehensive cooperation in politics, economics, society, and culture through the establishment of policies, collaborative platforms, training, and […]
You Snooze, You Lose: Oatly AB v Pahang Pharmacy
By Kavinarasi Thavanendran Budding business owners know that registering their trademark is an essential move in order to protect their brand. But they shouldn’t get complacent, because nothing is permanent! In the case of Oatly AB v Pahang Pharmacy Sdn Bhd (2022), the premise is simple: Use it or lose it.
From Monopoly to Mandatory: Exploring Compulsory Licensing of Patents in Vietnam
By Ngan Pham An invention is the creation of a product or a process that provides, in general, a new way of doing something or a new technical solution to an existing problem, that involves enormous intellectual and financial investment. Thus, to reward innovators and stimulate R&D activities and technological innovation, patent law grants […]