[Malaysia SME] Ole Ola Football
Boneka Si Unyil: Polemic behind the Characters
By Carla Monintja Human history shows that teachings are more easily absorbed if done through stories. It is no wonder then that our ancestors created the wayang as their teaching media. In ancient times wayang was widely used for teaching the good and bad values in life. Good was usually represented by the characters of […]
2014 FIFA World Cup – Ambush Marketing Strikes Again!
By Dr Tay Pek San The 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil ended recently. As is the case with previous mega-sporting events such as the Olympic Games, the Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games, the age-old advertising trick of ambush marketing struck again during the days leading up to as well as during the month […]
[Business Today] Is there a GI for your Joe?
Shut Out of Shutter Scuffle
By P. Kandiah and Joel Cheong It is now the month of Ramadhan, and what follows the end of this holy fasting month is the Muslim celebration of Eid al-Fitr. In shopping malls around the country, festive decorations and music help set the mood while retail outlets proudly display their wares to those who pass […]
[BFM] Up The Ante: Trademark, what?
Check us out on this BFM89.9 Up The Ante podcast as we address trademark conundrums faced by Adilah Sainer from Dapur Sainer (purveyor of chili oil products). Featuring: Geetha K., KASS International & Adilah Sainer, Dapur Sainer Your browser does not support native audio, but you can download this MP3 to listen on your device. […]
KIPO amends Patent Examination Guidelines for Computer Software Inventions
By Megha Anand While the liberal west has gotten more stringent with inventions in the ICT domain, the good news is that the east is embracing ICT inventions with open arms. The Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) recently amended its Patent Examination Guidelines for Computer Software Inventions, thereby expanding the scope of protection for software […]
[Franchise Asia] Taking Your Franchise Global?
Innovations in Football Patents
By K. Ilangkumanan Hooray, the FIFA World Cup season is back! Time has raced around the clock for four years, bringing this football (soccer to those in the US) tournament to the forefront once again. Every match creates a buzz of excitement, anxiety and unbridled enthusiasm across the globe. It is exactly this mix of […]
Is there a GI for your joe?
By Vincent Teh My colleague (for the purpose of this article let’s call her Angelina J.) and I argue about anything, be it the pronunciation of certain Latin words or the level of my charm and general likeability. Most times, the arguments would be settled amiably by Google, and each time I am vindicated I […]