Malaysian Case Law Update: Patents Declared Invalid
In a recent patent invalidation suit IEV International Pty Ltd v Sadacharamani a/l Govindasamy [2008] 2 MLJ 754, at the High Court of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, validity of two Malaysian patents was put on test and the Court found that both patents are invalid for lack of novelty and an inventive step. The Plaintiff had filed […]
New Product Development Services
Demand for product development services. The firm is now reaching new heights by working jointly with clients to develop new products. We have assisted clients in two types of situations. the first client: intending to enter into a new market, faces at least one other patent in the same field or product line. the second: […]
Emmer Zecna vs. Ermenegildo Zegna Case
The High Court of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur in Civil Suit No. D8-22-1863-2002 on 8th March 2008 held at the end of a full trial, that the trademark Emmer Zecna does not infringe the registered trademark Ermenegildo Zegna in respect of the use of the mark in Class 25 for menswear. It further held that there was also no passing […]
Intellectual Property Courts Set Up
The Malaysian Government has set up specialized courts to handle Intellectual Property suits. There are 15 Sessions Court, at least one Sessions Court in each state and 6 High Courts recognised as “special designated courts” to handle Intellectual Property disputes. The High Court will be in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Johor, Perak, Sabah and Sarawak. Key […]
Securing Technology/ Know-How Without Payment
SECURING TECHNOLOGY/ KNOW-HOW WITHOUT PAYMENT Industries and entrepreneurs often look for technology to solve technical problems or to start a new business. It is said technology comes with a price and nothing is free.This statement though true in some circumstances, is not applicable in all circumstances. This article will discuss the manner of obtaining valuable technology without the […]