“Fair” Outcome For PC Exhibition Organizers?

As consumer electronics giants Samsung and Apple engage in a global battle over infringement of each other’s computer tablet and smartphone patent portfolios, two Malaysian organizers of exhibitions for computer ware have engaged in a legal battle over the selection and use of a name for the trade fairs. The Association of the Computer and […]

No Bones About It – Why Artril is Too Similar to Viartril

As pharmaceutical companies constantly work to develop new products, there are sure to be multiple drugs – either already available or in various stages of trials and testing – to alleviate any given ailment or the symptoms thereof. These companies rely heavily on IP law to ensure that their product and reputation remain unharmed by […]

Malaysia: Family Feud Takes Center Stage in Patent Dispute

The Malaysian IP Court recently decided on a case where a family feud became entangled in an IP dispute involving five plaintiffs and seven defendants. Plaintiffs Soon Seng Palm Oil Mill (Gemas) Sdn. Bhd., Soon Seng Palm Products Sdn. Bhd., Gemas Oil Mill Sdn. Bhd., Dominion Palm Oil Mill Sdn. Bhd. and Soon Seng Palm […]