Alternative Meats and Patents: Driving Innovation in Food Systems

By Tiwaysyya Segaran In 2016, a company named Impossible Foods introduced a truly impossible food: a vegetarian burger that bleeds. Gimmicky as it was, the proof of the pudding, as they say, is in the eating, and people were amazed at how closely the vegetarian burger simulated a beef burger.

A Guide to Protecting AI-Related Technologies in Thailand

By Wipaphat S. Trossel Thailand, renowned for its rich cultural heritage, has always embraced artistic endeavors and innovative thinking. With the advent of AI, a new wave of creative possibilities has emerged, pushing boundaries and challenging traditional notions of creativity. AI-generated works harness the power of machine learning algorithms to analyze vast amounts of data, […]

From Monopoly to Mandatory: Exploring Compulsory Licensing of Patents in Vietnam

By Ngan Pham   An invention is the creation of a product or a process that provides, in general, a new way of doing something or a new technical solution to an existing problem, that involves enormous intellectual and financial investment. Thus, to reward innovators and stimulate R&D activities and technological innovation, patent law grants […]

R&D Status in Malaysia: Updated Criteria and Tax Incentives

By Kavinarasi Thavanendran An amendment to Section 2 of the Promotion and Investment Act 1986 (“PIA 1986”) altered the definition of “Contract R&D Company” and “R&D Company” in Malaysia. According to PIA 1986: Contract R&D Company means, “a company which provides R&D services in Malaysia only to companies other than its related companies and approved […]

[BFM] World Intellectual Property Day 2022

Happy World IP day fellow entrepreneurs! Here’s congratulating you on your innovation and creation efforts which bring a change to the world and wishing that your brands, designs and tech grow in terms of value, as your build your businesses! Join us and listen to this fascinating World IP Day podcast on the importance of […]

Practical Patents for Pets?

By Jasmine Lim   Who doesn’t love animals? Whether it’s the common “kucing” (cat) or the rare reptile, most humans have a connection with their furry – or not-so-furry – friends. That said, many inventions have been designed for us to conveniently spend more time with our pets, ease their maintenance and relieve our pets […]

Food at Your Doorstep – Just One Click Away!

By Nor Hafieza Remember the days when we ignored our cravings for our favorite meal because of the thought of having to face bad traffic, unfavourable weather, the need to dress up, limited parking slots, and long queues at the restaurants?

Top 3 Reasons To Register A Patent For Your Invention

By Nor Hafieza Say “Hey Google, turn off the lights” and Google Assistant will switch off the lights in your house. It’s amazing, isn’t it? Imagine no longer having to get up and walk to turn off all the lights or to lock the door of your house. Such devices were developed by tech companies […]