[Myanmar Update] Latest Developments from IP Department Following Commencement of Soft Opening Period
By Khin Yupar Lin The Myanmar Intellectual Property Department (IPD) initiated the first step for trademark registration under the new Trademark Law through the establishment of an online filing system (WIPO File), with the soft opening period commencing on 1 October 2020.
New Trademark Examination Manual in Thailand
By Saowanee Leewijitsin Thailand is notorious for being one of the hardest countries in the world for trademark registrations. Last year, the Registrar’s Trademark Examination Manual (“Examination Manual”) was revised by the Department of Intellectual Property, Thailand (“DIP”) based on the study of trademark laws and relevant legislation, decisions of the Board of Trademark, judgements […]
[The Intern Interview] Elana Szabo
The KASS team recently welcomed Elana Szabo, an enthusiastic intern from Australia.
NFTs: What Are They And Who Are The Key Players Filing Patents For Them?
By Shanthen Jegatheesan Ubisoft becomes first major gaming company to launch in-game NFTs… Post Malone buys two Bored Apes for USD735k… Gary Vee launches his own series of NFTs… The Wolf of Wall Street (Jordan Belfort) buys a CryptoPunk NFT for USD420k…
International Design Registration Designating Vietnam
By Linh Nguyen Pursuant to international norms, the protection of industrial design is jurisdictional, meaning it is limited within the boundary of the territory where the application for protection is submitted and granted. To obtain protection in various jurisdictions, each industrial design application must conform with the specific rules and procedures of each country.
Getting Royalty Rates Right: What Franchisors Need to Know
By Georgina Scott Royalties are an indispensable aspect of a franchise business. However, deciding on a suitable royalty rate can be difficult! Oftentimes, it is a delicate balancing act between two significant risks: undervaluing your brand or franchisees paying an unreasonable amount.
Why Logo Design Is Crucial To Business Success
By Jamieson McKinnon A logo is an important aspect of a business’s makeup, and plays a critical role in promoting public recognition and visual awareness of a company. Whilst designing a logo may not initially be a top priority, it is a vital tool that can help businesses stand out from the crowd in a […]
A 2020 Snapshot of Industrial Property Registrations in Vietnam
By Linh Nguyen The year 2020 was an incredibly challenging year with changes in every aspect of economy and society caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, despite the downturn in the global economy, Vietnam’s economic growth increased by 2.91% thanks to the Vietnamese government’s development policies and effective anti-epidemic measures. Similarly, according to the 2020 […]
Are Mobile App Icons Considered Trademarks?
By Vico Ling In a sea of mobile apps with multiple uses and functions, the app icon is the first visual cue that an app offers in the app store listing. It plays a key role in setting an app apart from its many rivals. The icon harnesses the association of brand identity and recognition […]
Malaysia’s IP Ecosystem: Challenges and Opportunities for Growth
By P. Kandiah “TOP GLOVE’S R&D arm ranks second highest among Malaysian patent applicants in 2020” ran the headline across major Malaysian newspapers in mid-February. The other top four Malaysian patent applicants are MIMOS Bhd., Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, University of Malaya and Petroliam National Bhd. (PETRONAS). Are we beginning to see an emerging trend of […]