Bulletproofing Ideas?

“Beneath this mask there is more than flesh; beneath this mask there is an idea; and ideas are bulletproof,” said the masked vigilante in the movie “V for Vendetta” before snapping the neck of a corrupt politician. I was acting out the final fight sequence the other day (note to self: must get a life!), […]

Singapore Update: A Case of Copyright, Confidential Information and Non-Competition Clause

General Arrangement (GA) drawings indicate the main dimensions of a model from the most appropriate viewpoints, which include setting out and check reference dimensions, section sizes, necessary assembly references and/or magnified views of complex details. These drawings were the highlight of a recent case brought by PH Hydraulics & Engineering Pte Ltd (the plaintiff) against […]

Microsoft Presses on in Copyright Infringement Dispute

Microsoft Corporation (“Microsoft”) is a company that needs no introduction, being globally renowned for designing, producing, marketing and supporting a broad range of computer-related products. The company recently brought a civil action against Act Integrated System Sdn Bhd, alleging them of infringing Microsoft’s copyright in their computer programmes by reproducing and marketing pirated copies without […]