Light at the End of the Tunnel: BIORE vs. BIORF

By Carla Monintja The quote “There’s a light at the end of the tunnel” really inspires me, as it gives me hope that every difficulty I encounter can surely be resolved, as long as I make the effort to overcome it. This quote was also apt in the situation that KAO Corporation (“KAO”) got itself […]

The Bolar Provision: A Defense to Patent Infringement

By P. Kandiah & Kimberly Liam What happens when a patent for a particular drug expires or is about to expire? Patented drugs lose their patent exclusivity as they go off patent and pharmaceutical companies that own these patents start to worry as the generic pharmaceutical companies begin to sell their drugs in the market. […]

Soy Milk Scrimmage : Ronic Corporation VS Cadware Sdn Bhd

Soy milk, a lactose-free alternative to cow milk, takes considerable time and effort to prepare. Sensing a business opportunity, several companies have decided to capitalize on this by making appliances that make soy milk without the hassle. Two companies selling such devices, Ronic Corporation (“Ronic”) and Cadware Sdn Bhd (“Cadware”) found themselves in a legal […]

Trademark Guardians Or Trademark Trolls – It’s The Way That You Do It

I recently attended a colleague’s wedding, which, despite my inherent detestation of attending weddings, I found quite delightful. I was particularly touched by the lovely speech given by the bride’s father. Speaking from experience, the man had this to say to his new son-in-law, “a man who gives in when he is in the wrong […]