Are Cover Songs An Act Of Infringement?
By Jamieson McKinnon Cover songs have always been a major part of music culture, with both famous and amateur singers across the world regularly adapting other artists work, and adding a new flavour to it. Over the years, there have been many extremely popular cover songs that have become so closely associated with the singer […]
MooHoo – It’s the Lunar New Year!!
By Edmond Albert Chan This Lunar New Year welcomes the year of the Ox. Every year this time (barring COVID-19 restrictions), there will be lively celebrations, the giving of red packets and gift, and the visiting of family and friends amongst Chinese communities around the world. This year, we can expect to see many variations […]
Are You Taking Advantage of RCEP Provisions?
By P. Kandiah Businesses have started to multiply their corporate assets in the ASEAN countries by taking advantage of RCEP provisions. The signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has injected new momentum for businesses to multiply their corporate asset value in the RCEP countries (Australia, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, […]
Netflix: A binging addiction surrounding Intellectual Property
By Hoh Jerick To stream, binge and watch. These days, audiences in search of entertainment have one place in mind – Netflix. Initially an online DVD rental service provider founded in 1997, Netflix moved its major focus to providing the streaming service it is famously known for today. Rather than watching television with a strict […]
What is Copyright Notice, and why bother with it?
By Harley Rose A copyright notice may seem like little more than superfluous text tacked on to the end of a website or email, but it is actually quite a helpful tool in protecting IP of this nature.
ABCs of Trademarks
By P. Kandiah Have you ever wondered whether plain alphabets can function as trademarks for goods or for services? Well, the quick answer is YES. A single letter alphabet can function as a trademark provided it is stylised and is made distinctive.
[MAICSA] Wherefore Art Thou Spiderman?
[BFM] The Next Normal: E-Commerce Exploitation
E-commerce has experienced a boom thanks to the pandemic, but what are the risks? In this BFM 89.9 podcast on “THE NEXT NORMAL: E-COMMERCE EXPLOITATION”, KASS Director Geetha Kandiah joins Freda Liu to discuss counterfeits and how to tackle the issue, take a look at trends in the internet economy, and review the impact of […]
Photographers vs Celebrities: Do Celebs Need Permission To Post Photos of Themselves on Social Media?
By Thein Thein Win Copyright protects the legal right of original creators to publish, reproduce, or sell their literary and artistic works. Others who intend to reproduce those works need to get permission from the owners. The great thing about copyright over other IP rights is that it is not compulsory to register to get protection […]
Another “Chicken War” Story from Indonesia
By Carla Monintja Indonesians love chicken. Delicious traditional or fusion chicken dishes can be found easily and everywhere in Indonesia. Many of these dishes are very affordable so everyone can enjoy them. Interestingly, even fast-food giant McDonald’s has claimed that sales of its fried chicken exceeded its burger sales in Indonesia. Indeed, the popularity of […]