Caught with Their Pants Down: Mohammad Hafiz bin Hamidun v Kamdar Sdn. Bhd.
What grounds, if any, do famous personalities have to prevent their name from being used by others under the guise of false endorsements or association? Here’s the story of what singer and song composer, “Hafiz Hamidun” (the Plaintiff), did. Apart from his musical pursuits, the Plaintiff had also incorporated a company selling clothes including Baju […]
When you need to sprint to the Trademark Office: Trade protection around the globe
By Daniella Fiocco What’s in a name? “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” – William Shakespeare ———————————————– William Shakespeare may have been a brilliant poet, but he was no intellectual property expert; if he were he would have known that a name, and […]
A Tale of Two Telekung Trendsetters
By Sajjaratul Yaqeen What is Copyright? Copyright is an Intellectual Property right which grants the creator of an original literary or artistic work exclusive rights in exploiting or commercialising their work. What happens when one’s original work is similar to others? What happens when someone uses one’s original work without the owner’s consent? The answers […]
The Tale of Two Captain Marvels
By Hoh Jerick With the recent box office hit from Warner Bros., the entire world was introduced to a superhero that was given the moniker, “The Big Red Cheese”, or better known as “Shazam”. Bestowed with powers from a wizard, the young Billy Batson would call out the name “Shazam!”, and instantly reappear as an […]
[Malaysia SME] Are You Guilty of Intellectual Property Theft?
[MGCC Perspectives] Fantastic Inventions & How to Make the Most out of Them
How to Choose the Right Trademark Representation for Your Business
By Nurwalfa Izin binti Abdul Aziz Imagine this. You have big dreams. Becoming the most successful entrepreneur in the world has been your utmost desire and you have now managed to develop the best products the world can offer. Customers will be beating down your doors to see what’s in store for them. You know […]
[Malaysia SME] Fantastic inventions and how to make the most out of them
A Bittersweet Symphony: The Intricacies of Copyright Protection and Infringement in the Music Industry
By Hoh Jerick How similar is too similar? A question that often comes to mind in copyright infringement cases in the entertainment business, most notably in music. That sweet nectar of sound that sings to the ears but burns the deep pockets in infringement lawsuits and out of court settlements that range through the millions. […]