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 […]
Trademark Matters: Mere collections of similar names may not be called a family!
By Thein Thein Win Merely registering marks bearing a common element does not constitute a “family” of marks. So, what do we need to consider in order to establish a family of marks? The purpose of registration of family of marks doctrine is to prevent confusion or deception to the public as to the source […]
“Check it before you wreck it”
By Haziq Adam Communication has always been a significant key performance indicator for every profession especially for those in the consultation field. A simple miscommunication may be the “butterfly effect” to destroy a client’s life and business. Communication between clients and consultants should be clear and precise without holding back any hidden information. Not too […]
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. […]
Million ringgit patent dispute in Malaysia
By P. Kandiah Picture this: A rapidly contested patent infringement battle in Malaysia, millions of ringgit at stake. In one corner of the ring, we have Kingtime International Limited (Kingtime), the owner of Malaysian Patent No. MY-144898-A. In the opposite corner, we have Petrofac E&C Sdn Bhd, a fellow player in the oil & gas […]
Copyright and Commissioning: Everything you need to know
By Daniella Fiocco Commissioning has been described as the “lifeblood of the artistic world”, implying that without it the production and sale of artistic, musical and literary works would dwindle and deplete significantly. What authors, artists and musicians may not be aware of, however, is the effect of commissioning on the ownership of works and […]
[MGCC Perspectives] CHANNEL Trademark Case
LIFTING OF CORPORATE VEIL in a case related to trademarks of Chanel, Burberry, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci
By Geetha Kandiah Chanel, Burberry, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci are names which are guaranteed to excite fashionistas everywhere. However, the case of Chanel v. Melwani2 International Sdn Bhd, Lachmandas Ishwarlal Melwani & Ang Chong Leng (heard together with 3 other matters), clearly shows that if you mess with these big guns, you will pay dearly […]
[Malaysia SME] How not to reinvent the wheel
Part #1