Spanish Beer Giants Clash over Trademark
By Trademark Team Oppositions are not peculiar proceedings in a trademark application process, as seen in the clash between two Spanish beer giants in Singapore. In this battle of stars, the opposition is between Hijos de Rivera, S.A. (the “Applicant”) and Sociedad Anonima Damm (the “Opponent”).
Protecting Culinary Innovations with IP Rights
By Rachapat Sumjinda Food entrepreneurs contribute to the diversity of food products in the market. By exploring the critical role of Intellectual Property (IP) rights in safeguarding and promoting innovation within the food industry, from the inception of culinary ideas to their presentation at the dinner table, various forms of IP protections are available to […]
Are Accidental Inventions Patent Eligible?
By P. Kandiah Do all inventions need to be a result of targeted research where the researchers are directing their research effort to an intended result? Can accidental inventions be patent eligible? Can discoveries be patent eligible?
Myanmar’s New Copyright and Design Laws Explained
On October 18, 2023, Myanmar’s State Administration Council announced that the enforcement of the Industrial Design Law and Copyright Law, both enacted in 2019, will be effective from October 31, 2023. This establishes the new protection framework for industrial designs and copyrights. Key Takeaways Myanmar’s New IP Framework – the Industrial Design Law and Copyright […]
Indonesia Boosts Patent Process with new PPH Agreement
A decade after signing a Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) MOU with Japan in 2013, Indonesia signed another important PPH MOU with South Korea on 8 September 2023. Key Takeaways Lucasfilm Protects Every Detail – Character names, planets, and iconic phrases are all trademarked to secure the Star Wars brand. Legal Action Defends the Galaxy – […]
Koes Plus vs. TI KOES: Copyright Battles in Indonesian Music
By Carola Monintja & Ardian Yuliarsya Many of us are undoubtedly familiar with legendary bands such as The Beatles, Queen, The Rolling Stones, and The Bee Gees. These iconic bands have left an indelible mark on the music industry, and their names continue to resonate even today. In Indonesia, during the era of flower generation […]
What’s New in Myanmar’s Industrial Design Registration
The Battle of Human vs Machine Translation: Which Is Better?
By Tiwaysyya Segaran Translation plays a crucial role in the global expansion of companies around the world. With the ever-increasing demand for accurate translations of legal documents, technical documents, websites, and other marketing materials, it is no surprise that the global language services market’s estimated net worth is USD 60.68 billion. This rapid escalation has […]
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…