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. Key Takeaways Myanmar’s New Copyright Law Enacted – The updated Copyright Act, passed in […]
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?
Implied Consent or Innocent Infringement: The Legal Conundrum in Bayland Sdn Bhd & Anor v Paulus De Kruijff [2021] 12 MLJ 934
By Zainal Amshah Can infringement of a registered trademark occur if consent was given for the use of the trademark by the registered owner? According to Section 40(1)(dd) of the Trade Marks Act 1976 (“TMA”), no infringement occurs if a trademark is used by someone in relation to goods or services whereby the registered proprietor […]
Are Movie Review Videos Considered Copyright Infringement?
By Linh Nguyen A video or a clip can go viral, and even become a new trend in the “fertile soil” of social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, which continue to draw millions of visitors per day.
Protecting Trade Dress in Thailand: FIRE TIGER vs. THE FIRE BEAR
By Tipsuda Suttasing Trade dress is the overall appearance and feel of a product or service that identifies the source of the product or service and distinguishes it from that of others. It includes, but is not limited to, color, shape, size, configuration, and product packaging. Trade dress also refers to the overall presentation of […]
One Name, Two Brands: How to Protect Monopoly?
Destination Branding: How IP Can Boost Tourism
By Wipaphat S. Trossel For many countries, tourism is a catalyst for social development. At the start of 2020, the economic growth of these countries was hard-hit by travel restrictions affecting not only the tourism industry, but also all commercial activities connected to it. As a perennial tourist favourite, Thailand was naturally affected as well. […]
[Vietnam Update] Landscape of Industrial Property Registrations in 2021
By Linh Nguyen 2022 is coming to an end, with the year bringing many developments in Vietnam. As Vietnam recovers from a challenging 2021 due to the impact of COVID-19, let’s take a look at how the country’s Intellectual Property (IP) landscape was affected in 2021. Key Takeaways Patent Growth – Patent filings rose by […]
Thinking Of Using Your Surname As A Trademark?
By P. Kandiah Did you know that many well-known brands are the names of the original founders of the business? Yes, you can use your name as a trademark for the products you manufacture, or for the services you provide (subject to certain conditions that we’ll discuss below). Key Takeaways Surname as Trademark – Many […]
Key Changes in Vietnam’s Amended IP Law (2022)
By Linh Nguyen and Ngan Pham The Vietnamese National Assembly finally ratified the Amended IP Law on 16 June 2022. The Amended IP Law will take effect from 1 January 2023, except for certain provisions on the protection of sound marks and protection of test data for agrochemicals, which come into effect respectively on 14 […]